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BISHOP WILLIAM BURT, D. D. LL. D. MINUTES

OF THE MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE

OF THE

Methodist Episcopal Church

EIGHTIETH SESSION

HASTINGS, MICH., SEPTEMBER 8-13, 1915.

BISHOP WILLIAM BURT, D. D., LL. D., President. GEORGE A. BROWN, Secretary.

Volume XX Number 4 OFFICIAL RECORD Price Twenty-five Cents

LANSING, MICHIGAN WYNKOOP HALLENBECK CRAWFORD CO., STATE PRINTERS 1915 CONTENTS

Page Conference Proceedings 5io Anniversaries and Special Gatherings «» Appointments 542 Certificate of Ordination |J8 Daily Journal 515 Disciplinary Questions M» Conference Register 5JM Boards 604 Officers of the Conference oj» Officers of Conference Societies 506 Miscellaneous 508 Standing Committees 508 — Conference Roll Alphabetical '™| Conference Rules 5J8 Examinations 61" Historical: Record of Conference Sessions j*Ao Deceased Members of Conference 609 Lay Electoral Conference Proceedings ^ 620 Memoirs: Rev. Edmund V. Armstrong jjjj' Rev. Francis A. Chapman 590 Rev. Thomas H. M Coghlan •>•« Rev. Frederic ( 'oe Demorest 594 Rev. Howard Fisher 596 Rev. William J. Hathaway fJg Rev. John Hoyt 598 Rev. John W. Miller 599 Rev. Henry J. Nichols 80J Rev. Allan M. Wightman 602 Mrs. J. R. Howen 804 Mrs. E. L. Kellogg 604 Mrs. D. R. Latham 80a Mrs. Geo. D. Lee 606 Mrs. A.J. Eldred 606 Mrs. Carl Seipp 807 Missionary Appropriations. Home 5SO Missionary Askings. Official Home 551 Re-incorporation Certificate 56a Reports of District Superintendents: _fl_ Albion District. Hugh Kennedy JM Rig Rapids District, C. S. Wheeler JJg Grand Rapids District, J. C. Floyd f*' Grand Traverse District , W. F. Kendrick sow Kalamazoo District, J. R. T. Lathrop 5/0 Lansing District, W. II. Phelps *Jf Niles District, W. P. French 574 Reports of Officers: Board of Stewards 5SJ Treasurer of Conference 5W Treasurer Board of Trustees 557 Treasurer Clark Memorial Home 560 Reports of Boards, Committees and Agents: Business . 576 Clark Memorial Home 5/6 Conference Claimants Committee 57/ Deaconess Board 57b Education 579 Evangelism 579 Field Secretary Conference Claimants Endowment Fund 580 Field Secretary Supply Pastors Endowment Fund 581 Finance 58; Literature £°* Parsonage and Furniture 583 Resolutions and General Reference 58J Reforms 584 Sunday Schools and Youn^ Peoples Work 585 586 Social Service ->sr, Visitors to Albion College Statistical Tables: Statistician 623 Treasurer 655 I. CONFERENCE REGISTER FOR 1915-1916

I. OFFICERS OF THE CONFERENCE.

President. Bishop William Burt, D. D., LL. D., Buffalo, N. Y.

Secretary. George A. Brown, Lyons, Mich.

Assistant Secretaries. J. R. Wooton, Ray W. Merrill, F. M. Clough, C. J. Kruse, Cecil Pollock.

Assistant Secretary for Conference Claimants.

D. C. Riehl, Caledonia, Mich.-

Statistician. A. T. Cartland, Manistee, Mich.

Assistant Statisticians. C. A. Whaley, W. B. Fallis, E. R. Cockrun, E. K. Lewis, H. B. Johnson, A. R. Elliott, G. E. Wright, F. W. Nickel.

Treasurer. G. B. Fleming, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Assistant Treasurers. C. S. Risley, H. W. Ellinger, H. E. Walker, R. E. Showerman, B. F. Wade, D. A. Rood, A. W. Baker.

Biographical Secretary.

O. F. Bulman, Union City, Mich.

Secretary of Transportation. Russell H. Bready, Hastings, Mich. 504 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

District Transportation Secretaries.

Albion District R. B. Cilley Big Rapids District S. W. Large Grand Rapids District R. C. Lord Grand Traverse District H. E. Walker Kalamazoo District J. W. Foy Lansing District W. S. Phillips Niles District T. P. Bennett

District Missionary Secretaries.

Albion District R. J. Slee Big Rapids District J. B. Pinckard Grand Rapids District Thomas Laity Grand Traverse District M. W. Duffey Kalamazoo District F. M. Taylor Lansing District H. V. Wade Niles District N. A. McCune

District Superintendents.

Albion District Hugh Kennedy Big Rapids District Clark S. Wheeler Grand Rapids District J. C. Floyd Grand Traverse District W. F. Kendrick Kalamazoo District J; R. T. Lathrop Lansing District W. H. Phelps Niles District W. P. French

II. CONFERENCE BOARDS.

Board of Trustees.

For three years —W. M. Puffer, E. G. Lewis, M. M. Callen. For two years —W. P. French, W. I. Cogshall, John Graham. For one year —R. S. McGregor, R. E. Meader, C. S. Wheeler. President—M. M. Callen; Vice President —R. S. McGregor. Secretary —R. E. Meader. Treasurer— E. J. Phelps, Kalamazoo. Assistant Treasurer—Clare Gibson, Kalamazoo. Field Secretary —L. E. Lennox. Investment Committee —M. M. Callen, John Graham, E. G. Lewis. Advisory Members —M. J. Bigelow, E. J. Phelps; Secretary of Committee, L. E. Lennox. 1915] CONFERENCE REGISTER FOR 1915-1916 505

Board of Trustees of Clark Memorial Home.

Emily J. Clark, Anna Bissell, J. C. Floyd, John Graham, John Sheehan, Wm. S. Graham, Elvln Swarthout, John C. Gulliford, Lawton L. Sklllman.

Board of Stewards.

Chairman— D. C. Riehl.

Secretary —J- C. DeVinney. Treasurer —J. B. Peatling. To expire 1916— J. B. Peatling, N. A. McCune, J. C. Devinney, M. W. Duffey. To expire 1917— C. E. Davis, John Sheehan, D. D. King, A. W. Mumford To expire 1918— J. H. Westbrook, W. A. Exner, H. V. Wade, R. B. Cilley.

Board of Conference Relations.

Term to expire 1916— L. DeLamarter, H. L. Potter, W. W. Lamport. Term to expire 1917 —I. T. Weldon, P. J. Maveety, E. A. Armstrong. Term to expire 1918— N. L. Bray, W. I. Cogshall, R. A. Wright. President —Louis DeLamarter, Secretary —N. L. Bray.

BOARD OF EXAMINERS.

Chairman —Charles Nease. Secretary —John R. Wooton. Registrar—F. H. Clapp. A. F. Nagler. L. H. Manning. W. W. McKee. M. L. Fox. C. E. Hoag. J. B. Pinckard. R. A. Wright. J. T. LeGear. W. H. Irwin. R. J. Slee. John Zedler. S. W. Large. E. O. Mather. P. R. Norton.

Board of Control of the Michigan Training School and Aldrich Memorial Deaconess Home.

To expire 1916 —Chas. Nease, Edwin Stokoe, Mrs. J. C. Rickenbaugh. To expire 1917 —J. C. Devinney, John W. Wilson, Mrs. Walter Shultus. To expire 1918— J. C. Floyd, F. H. Clapp, Mrs. F. C. Steglick.

Board of Home Missions and Church Extension.

The District Superintendents.

Ministers— W. I. Cogshall, E. A. Armstrong, J. C. Willetts, Alfred Way, R. J. Slee, A. T. Cartland, A. H. Smith. Laymen —A. N. Lawrason, Elk Rapids; E. E. Horner, Eaton Rapids; W. P. Harvey, Benton Harbor; G. L. Hicks, Allegan; Geo. Dockery, Roekford; J. A. Damon, Mt. Pleasant; Rowland Douglass, Traverse City. 606 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

Board of Foreign Missions.

President—R. E. Meader, Coldwater. Vice-President—Delos Fall, Albion. Secretary —R. W. Cooper, Lansing. The District Superintendents. The District Epworth League Presidents. Sunday School Superintendents —J. H. Bootes, Jackson; B. J. Ford, Big Rapids; R. W. Cooper, Lansing; Edwin Stokoe, Grand Rapids; John E. Fox, Kalamazoo; Dr. A. M. Wilkinson, Charlevoix; W. R. Stevens, St. Joseph. Also— S. J. Throp, Big Rapids; W. A. Sheldon, Kalamazoo; R. A. Hawley, Ionia; J. P. Purdy, Grand Rapids, C. L. Smith, Petoskey; E. S. Hotchin, Constantine.

Board of Church Location.

Albion District— A. W. Mumford, C. R. Wallace, A. W. Wallis, David Evans, S. J. Gier, E. E. Page. Big Rapids District— M. L. Gardner, J. C. Holden, C. W. Campbell, B. I. Webster, J. C. Cook, Thomas Cox. Grand Rapids District—E. G. Lewis, J. C. DeVinney, Geo. Spicer, Geo. B. Towner, Geo. F. Francombe, D. G. Clark. Grand Traverse District—W. P. Mosher, A. B. Bartlett, Claude Cole, J. W. Matthewson, D. A. Rood, W. W. Lamport. Kalamazoo District— F. M. Taylor, J. B. Peatling, G. A. Buell, G. L. Hicks, M. J. Bigelow, H. Sherwood. Lansing District—W. E. Doty, G. W. Maxwell, C. L. Beebe, Edson Swarth- out, F. L. Convis, Richard Scott. Niles District—A. A. Geiger, F. M. Cosner, H. B. Laberteaux, C. B. Schrontz, E. E. Alliger, G. L. Jordan.

III. OFFICERS OF CONFERENCE SOCIETIES.

Epworth League.

President —T. G. R. Brownlow. Vice-President —F. Maynard. Secretary —W. J. Coates. Treasurer—W. A. Exner.

Freedmen's Aid Society.

President —J. B. Peatling. Secretary— C. H. Palmatier. Treasurer—F. L. Niles.

Temperance Society.

President—H. E. Walker. Secretary— F. M. Clough. Treasurer— F. G. Wright. 1915] CONFERENCE REGISTER FOR 1915-1916 5<.7

Conference Historical Society.

President —James Hamilton. Vice-President—J. K. Stark. Secretary —W. I. Cogshall. Treasurer—Isaiah Wilson.

Veterans of the Cross Fellowship.

President—N. L. Bray. Vice-President—G. W. Goslin. Chaplain —G. A. Buell. Secretary-Treasurer —G. L. Mount.

Ministers Wives Association.

President—Mrs. W. F. Kendrick. 1st Vice-President—Mrs. W. M. P. Jerrett. 2nd Vice-President—Mrs. Russell Bready. Secretary —Mrs. T. G. R. Brownlow. Treasurer—Mrs. John A. Bready.

Local Preachers Association.

President —D. C. Crawford. Secretary —A. C. Parsons. Treasurer—L. E. Holmes.

Trustees:

Term to expire 1916 —C. E. Maltman, A. E. Wynne. Term to expire 1917 — O. C. Parmeter, George R. Jackson. Term to expire 1918 —J. H. Cornelius, J. J. Bicknell, C. A. VanCamp.

Vice-Presidents:

Charles Hayward, J. G. Phillips, G. T. Fisher, A. E. Wynne, H. A. Luten, Jesse Burdge, L. W. Burgderfer.

Stewards:

G. T. Fisher, C. S. Jenkins, L. E. Holmes, Wm. Haskins, J. H. Cornelius, W. M. Todd, D. E. Wade.

Women's Home Missionary Society.

President — Mrs. J. W. Hallenheck, 95 Farnsworth Ave., Detroit. Corresponding Secretary — Mrs. F. A. Hall, 27 James St., Grand Rapids. Recording Secretary —Mrs. Ida M. Markham, 413 Porter Ave., Grand Rapids. Treasurer—Mrs. Delos Fall, 1101 Michigan Ave., Albion.

Women's Foreign Missionary Society.

President—Mrs. Clement Smith, Hastings. Corresponding Secretary —Mrs. A. W. Scidmore, Three Rivers. Recording Secretary— Mrs. Anna Collins, Hillsdale. Treasurer —Mrs. J. K. Jackson, Otsego. 508 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

IV. STANDING COMMITTEES FOR 1916.

Army Chaplains —J. C. Cook, L. L. Dewey, C. L. Beebe. Bay View —A. A. Stephens, W. W. Lamport, W. P. Mosher. Business— H. E. Wylie, A. W. Mumford, C. E. Pollock, F. M. Taylor, C. B. Hansen. Conference Claimants — H. D. Skinner, E. Mayhew, Thomas Laity, H. E. Walker, J. B. Peatling, G. W. Maxwell, A. F. Hart. Education— P. R. Norton, W. W. Slee, L. T. Robinson. Evangelism— Alfred Way, A. H. Smith, C. H. Kelsey. Finance— W. E. Doty, S. B. Ford, H. V. Wade. General Reference and Resolutions —R. S. McGregor, E. O. Mather, A. A. Gelger, W. I. Elmer, C. J. Kruse. Literature—W. H. Irwin, W. J. Coates, I. W. Minor. Memoirs— W. W. Lamport, A. H. Coors, R. E. Meader, D. C. Riehl. Parsonages and Furniture—C. E. Hoag, H. R. E. Quant, G. S. Robinson, Public Worship— Pastors and Superintendent where conference is held. Reforms —N. A. McCune, H. W. Thompson, R. B. Cilley. State Institutions—Louis DeLamarter, M. L. Fox, J. T. LeGear. Sunday Schools and Young People's Work—Wm. Chapman, Quinton Walker, A. W. Nagler. Statistical Blanks: Conference Secretary, Statistician, and Treasurer. Social Service — A. R. Johns, J. W. Sheelian, G. A. Critchett.

V. MISCELLANEOUS.

Trustees of Albion College — M. L. Fox, M. L. Cook. Trustee of Northwestern University —J. C. Floyd. Visitors to Albion College — Quinton Walker, F. H. Clapp. Visitors to Boston University —A. R. Johns, Wm. Chapman. Visitors to Drew Seminary —J. C. DeVinney, P. R. Norton. Visitor to Garrett Biblical Institute — G. B. Fleming. Visitors to Goucher College —C. E. Pollock, David Evans. Advisory Counsel to Wesleyan Guild — George A. Brown, W. W. Hurd. Representation in Michigan Federation of Churches —W. H. Phelps, Hugh Kennedy. Trustees State Anti-Saloon League —J. T. LeGear, C. E. Hoag. Delegates to National Anti-Saloon League Convention —Thomas Cox, A. W. Mumford, C. S. Wheeler. Triers of Appeals— H. D. Skinner, C. L. Beebe, A. F. Hart, E. W. Davis, A. H. Coors. To Preach Annual Missionary Sermon — R. J. Slee. Alternate—Alfred Way. Special Committee on Legislation Relative to Taxing Benevolent Be quests— M. L. Fox, J. C. Floyd, W. I. Cogshall, F. Emery Tuttle, W. H. French. 1915] ALPHABETICAL CONFERENCE ROLL 509

Advisory Committee for Conference Claimants Fund Campaign —J. W. Sheehan, N. A. McCune, W. P. French, R. E. Meader.

Delegates to the General Conference of 1916.

Ministerial —William H. Phelps, Hugh Kennedy, Clark S. Wheeler, John W. Sheehan, P. J. Maveety, D. C. Riehl, William F. Kendrick, Frederick S. Goodrich. Reserves —W. P. French, M. M. Callen, Russell H. Bready. Lay—Luren D. Dickinson, Charlotte; Samuel Dickie, Albion; John C. Ketcham, Hastings; Fred H. Dewey, Marion; Dr. A. M. Wilkinson, Charle voix; Dr. C. C. Landon, Battle Creek; Royal A. Hawley, Ionia; Dr. J. D. Greenameyer, Niles. Reserves —Geo. G. Whitworth, Grand Rapids; C. W. Campbell, Mt. Pleasant; E. E. Horner, Eaton Rapids.

II. ALPHABETICAL CONFERENCE ROLL.

The Secretary desires to have this roll correct, but without the help of the members it is impossible. All whose postoffice address is different from the name or first name of their appointment, should communicate with the Secretary. Please notify the Secretary of any errors in the initials or spelling of names. All postoffice addresses are in Michigan unless otherwise stated, (a) Retired, (n) Supernumerary.

Name Postoffice Name Postoffice A Biery, John G l'erringtou Birtch, Dresden E Vicksburg (a) Aler, Levi Cross Village Blewfleld, Floyd L Coloma (a) Alleu, Jorues 35 Hatch Ave., (n ) Bostwlck, Leroy O. . .Yucnlpa, Cal. Coldwater. (a) Bouek, Elliott Portland Anderson, C. II Edwardsburg Ilowennnn, J. F Fremont Armstrong, Edward A . . Big Rapids Boycr, Edward S... Madison, N. J. (a) Atchinson, Robert R. . .Melbourne, Braund, Marshall A.. . Breckenrldge Fla. a) Bray, Nicholas L Big Rapids a) Bready, John A Grand Rapids 1! a) Bready, Robert II. .507 James Ave., (J rand Rapids. Baker, Ralph A White Cloud Bready, Russell II Hastings Baker. Albert W Riverdale Bretz, John Saranae (a) Baldwin, Emory A Weedsport, Brown, Charles A Schoolcraft N. Y. Brown, Charles F Rosebush Bancroft. James II Sheridan Brown, George Okemos (a) Barnes, Doctor F Rapid City, Brown, George A Lyons R. F. D. No. 1. Brown, Nathan P Montague (a) Barnes, Nathan M. . .Garrettsville, Brownlow, Tbomas G. R Almn O. (a) Buell, George A., 316 Sprague (a) Barnhart, Clinton L.. .10 Park PI., Ave.. Kalamazoo. Coldwater. (a) Buell, J. W Grandville (a) Beach, John C Buchanan. (a) Bullen. George 1010 Peck St., R. F. D. No. 1. Muskegon. Bcebe, Clark L Ithaca Bulman. Ora F Union City Benedict, Milton LcRoy ISurchfleld, C. S Meslc'k (a) Bennett, John II Ada (n) Burns, Andrew W Albion Bennett, T Porter Hartford (a) Bushee, A. W Jackson 510 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

C F Name Postofflce Name Postofflce fallen. Marshall M Cadillac Fairbanks. G. K Newaygo Carman. Alvln O Paw Paw Fallls. Wilfred B Kinderhook Parr, Herbert A. . . Berrien Sorlncs Fleming. Guy B Grand Rapids Floyd. Carr. Orlow W Grand Rapids John C. . . 330 Auburn Ave., S. E.. Grand Rapids. (a) Carrel. Morton D State Col lege, Pa. Ford Seldon B St. Louis Cartlnnd. Albert T Manistee Fox. Martin L....220 W. Ottawa Lansing. (a) Chamberlln, Howard C. ...Mllford St.. Chamberlin. Frnnk E Alto Foy. John W Penfleld Chapman. Will I'm. . Batt'e Creek Francombe. Geo. F. . .Grand Rapids Cbase. n. D.. Charlotte. R. P. D. Freeman. Robert D... Grand Rapids French, William St. Joseph (n) Chase. John C 304 Bush St.. P Jackson. niley R. Bert Jonesvllle G Clnnp. Franklin IT . . . .600 Turner St.. Grand Rnplds. Gay. Arthur E Scottville Clemens. John Parma Gardner. Martin L Coleman Clough. Frederic M....E"U Claire Geicer. Andrew A Sturgis (n) George. Thomas T 330 Eastern Contos. William J.... Battle Creek, (a) T'pton Ave. Ave.. S. E . Grand Raoids. 300 George. Floyd Coeshnll. Wilbur I 521 Wood E.. .611 Phelps Ave., ward. Knlamn?oo. Kalamazoo. Colby. William M. ..311 King St. Golden. Owen J Martin (a) Goodrich. Frederick S Albion E.^ Owosso Goslin. Walter Z Moscow, Idaho Alfred T Beaverton (a) Cole. R. F. D. Cook. Joseph C Evart Bellevue (a) Goslin. G. W 202 Monroe St., Coors. Aueust H Madison, Wis. Cosner. Frauds M Lawtou Lansing (a) Gould. Amos M 725 Clinton St., (n) CottrMl. Frank M Kalamazoo. Cox. Thomas Greenville Stanton Graham. John Fairmont St., Cramer. IT. Flnvd Grand Rapids. Cravener. W. C East Jordan Gray, W. W Wavland Crltchett. Geo. A Albion Whyrom Crltehett, Vermontvllle, (n) Grler. Battle Creek Carl (a) Grosenbauirh, Louis Petoskey R. D. Gumser, Wm Moshervllle (a) Cronk, Delos Litchfield Cross, Preston A Reed City n (a) Hallenbeck. John W 95 Farus- D worth Ave.. Detroit. (a) Hamilton. James. .435 Ethel Ave., (a) Dougherty. Myron A.. 4872 Osceola Grand Ranids. St.. Denver. Col. Hanson. C. B Ionia. R. F. D. (a) Davids. John W Charlotte Harris. Harlev II Lawrence Davis. C'-nrles E Sheoherd Hart. Alfred F Tekonsba Davis. Edwin W Howard City (a) Hart. John W Whittler. Cal. DeGrnff. John A Coonersvllle Harwood. Franklin Barrvton DeLnmarter Louis Hillsdale (a) nnvlland. Daniel S Lake View DeVinnev, James C 1142 Cass Ilawley, Guy W Allegan Aye., S Grand Rapid' (a) Hawley. Harvey R Morley Dewey. Lerov L Reading Ha'yward. John W Plerson fa) Dietrich. J. C E Lansing Headlev, Shirley J Ludlngton, (a! Dobson. John.. 407 E EHe. Albion R. D. (a) Dorrls, J. C 39 E. Milwaukee fa) Hewett. Shubael P Kewadin Ave.. Detroit. (a) Hickey. George S 67 King St., Doty. William E Beldlng Detroit. (a) Draper. James Menrs Hllburn. Joel Fulton Duffey. Matthew W Bovne City Hill, William T Eau Claire Dunbar, Frederick G Wheeler Hoag, Clarence E Ionia Durham, Judson P Keut City Holden. Charles W Farwell (a) Horner. John W 149 Crescent St., Grand Raoids. E fa) Howe. Charles H Lamont (n) Howell. Clarence V..Alto. R. F. D. Eagle. Irving Delton Hoyt. Myron E Lake City (a) Eldred. Albert N. .750 Ogden Ave., Huff. Paul D Bannister Benton Harbor. Hurd, W. Wallace. .. .Carson City Elllnger. Henry W Sunfleld Elliott. Albert R Holton I Elmer. W. I Muskegon Emery. William F Augusta Irwin, William II Sparta fa) Emmons. J. II Albion (a) Engle, David 819 Kalamazoo J Ave., Petoskev. Esveld, James W. Holland (a) Jacokes. Charles A...R. F. D. 48, Evans, David Jackson Box 3, Lowell. Exner, William A Athens Jenkins, NImrod F Plain well 1915] ALPHABETICAL CONFERENCE ROLL 511

Name Postofflcc Name Postofflce Jensen, .Tames M Rockford (a) Morris, Arthur J Freeland Jerrett, William M. P.. .Grandville Morse, Ernest W Orleans Jobnson, H. B Greenville Mosher, William P Pellston Johns, A. Raymond Albion (a) Mount, George L 209 Summit Jones, Wm Eckford St., Ypsilanti. (a) Jones, Charles W Wayland Mumford, Arthur W Homer (a) Judd, William Lyons Jordan, Grant L Marcellns N K Nagler, August F Dowagiac Nagler, Arthur W Galesburg Keillor, 121 E. Nease, Charles Vermontville (a) Alexander R Newcomer, Cedar St.. Boyne City. (a) John C Harpers Bangor Ferry, W. Va. Kelsey, Charles H Newell, Kendall, Charles J..Mason, R. F. D. (a) Enoch F Lanslne. Kendall, Nelson H Cadillac R. F. D. No. 6. (a) Newton, Albert D...967 Ellis St.. Kendrlek, William F Traverse Ypsilanti. City. Nickel, Kennedy, Hugh Albion Frederick W Hanover Niemann, A. F 1207 Burns St., Kenyon, Luther B Litchfield Albion. Keplinger, Peter R Manzanola, Nlles, Fred L North Adams Col. Mies, Leo B Leonidas (a) Kllleen, George 2201 Ave. A., Norton, Phillip R Flint. South Haven Kinney. S. Floyd Bath O King, D. D Ovid Kltzmlller, R.Bloomingdale Walter (a) Oden, John R Kruse, Charles St. Johns 6325 Fountain J Ave., Hollywood, Los Angeles. (a) Odium, George A 1710 Grant L St., Vancouver, B. C. Oldt. Maynard A Hesperla Lacey, D. N Jackson (n) Orwick, John F Jackson Laity, Thomas Lake Odessa Ostrum, Charles Coral Lamport, Warren W. . . . Mancelona Oughton, Charles Albion (n) Larnbce. Fred II Wilmore, Ky. Large, Samuel W Clare r Latbrop, John R. T Kalamazoo Leamon, Thomas II.. . .Cassopolls. Palmatier, Charles H Climax Lee, David R. .Chattanooga, Tenn. Parshall, Reuben C Alto, R. D. LeGear, J. T Kalamazoo (a) Pattison, LeRoy N 532 Packard Lennox, Lambert E Benton St., Ann Arbor. Harbor. Peatllng, Joseph B Kalamazoo Lewis, Edward G Muskegon Phelps, William H Lansing Lewis, El win K Hopkins Philips, Wade S Hubbardstou Liddlcoat, Henry Osseo Pinckard, James B Mt. Pleasant Lord, Roy C Grand Rapids Plews George W Bellaire (a) Lumber, Edwin C Bay City, Pollock, Cecil E Portland 211 N. Sherman St. Potter, Herbert L Hart Potts, (n) Luther, Alex T James H Detroit Preston, Arthur J Bear Lake Pritchard, M Nicholas M. . . Lakevlew Puffer, William M... Grand Rapids Manning, Lewis H Petoskey (a) Mann, William L. .North Muskegon Q (a) Marsh, Norman D. ..317 John St., Charlotte. Quant, Henry R. E Jackson Martin, Dempster D Albion Mather, Elbert O Buchanan B (a) Matthews, L. S.. . .Ridgley, Mary land. Rayle, J. H Kalkaska Maveety, Patrick J 220 W. 4th Reed, David E Albion, 1101 E. St., Cincinnati. Porter St. Maxwell, George W Mason Rhodes, Earl E Bedford, R. D. Mayhew, Elihu Marion (a) Itlchtmycr, Lorin P Albion Maynard, Floyd R Centrevllle (a) Riddlck. Isaac H Albion MeCune, Newell A. . Benton Harbor / > Si!*1' ,Dl»nlel C Caledonia MacGregor, Richard 8. . . Ludlngton (a) Riley, Thomas Lansing McKee, Wilbur W. . . Traverse City glsley, Carl S Shelby Mead, Lloyd Nashville, R. D. Robinson, George S Jackson Meader, Robert E Coldwatcr Robinson, William A Carlisle Merrill, Ray W Marshall Pa., 90 East Ridge St. Millar, Geo. B Saugatuck Robinson, William D. . . Millard, .Mlddletnn G R Maple Rapids Robinson, Leroy T Elsie, R. D. (a) Miller, Hale H...828 N. Monterey Robinson, J. V St., Freeport Alhambra, Cal. Rochelle, James W. . .Slicpardsville (a) Mills, B. S Freesoil Dwight A Minor, good, Norwood Irving W Grand Haven Rood, Harry L Kendall 512 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

Name Postofficc V (a) Rork, William W...1346 Sherman Name Postofflce St., Grand Rapids. Valentine, Julius S Ionia, Rowland. William I). . .Pralrleville R. D. «. Van DeWalker, Freeman A Stevensvllle. i a i Varlon, George Elsie Saunders, R. E Woodland Vaughan. Elmer McBalu Sehleuter, l''red .1 Mulliken Vlckers, John W. Muskegon Heights R. F. D. Seipp, Carl North Star Sheehan, John W St. Joseph W Showerman, Roy E Remus (n) Simmons, Arthur W Marcellus Wale, Benjamin F Springport (a) Sinclair, Edgar L Coats Grove Wade, Herbert V...1112 N. Cedar Skinner. Howard D Jackson, St. Lansing. 920 Greenwood Ave. Walker, Harry E. ..Harbor Springs (a) Skinner, Irving 11 802 King Walker, (Julntou Charlevoix Ave.. San Diego, Cal. Wallis, Abraham W... .Constantino Slee, Robert J Charlotte (a) Ward, Duncan M . . . . Farmlngton, Slee. William W Eaton Rapids R. F. D. No. 1. Smith, Edward T Morley Way, Alfred Three Rivers (n) Smith, Albert 110 E. Hastings Weldon, Ira T Lowell St., Grand Rapids. Westbrook. James II. . .Middleville Smith, Arthur II. ..1442 E. Mich. Whaiev. Clare A Concord Ave., Lnnsing. Wheeler. (Mark S 415 Elm St., Sprague, Elmer E Elk Rapids Big Rapids. (a) Stark, John K Grand Rapids In) White. J. W Constantino Steffi", Jacob W Whitehall I a i Wlgle. Ell Grand Rapids Steffe, David E Burr Oak (a) Wilkes. Joseph 010 19th St., Stephens. Alfred A. .Traverse City Pacific Grove, Cal. (a) Stevens, Edward G . . . . Cranesvllle, Wilkinson, James E Elsie Pa. Wlllets. J. C Grand Rapids (a) Stewart, A. K Englewood, Col. Williams. A. S Springport (a) Streeter, Douglas Rig Rapids (a I Wilson. Isaiah 1127 Race St., (a) Strickland, Seneca ('..202 Monroe Kalama/.oo. Ave., Grand Rapids. (a) Wood, Ernest W Old Mission Strong, Herbert It Waldron Wooton. J. Ralph ... .Grand Ledge Wright. George E Mendou T Wright, Frank G Pokagon Wright. Robert A Nlles (a) Tanner, Edward A Otsego Wylle, Herbert E Manton Taylor, Frank M Otsego (ii) Taylor, William A.... Rattle Creek Y Tench, Edwin Decntur Tbies, Chas. E Copemish Ylnger, George D Quincv Thompson, Herbert W Leslie Richard Thompson, W. Henry. .243 Maple Yost. E Hastings ) Young, Thomas Ave., Edgewood, Pittsburg, Pa. (a Kcwadln Timber, F. S Battle Creek (a) Tindall. Richard W Big Rapids 7. (a) Treadgold. Elight ... .Forest, Can. (a) Trewin, Samuel. .Cherry vale, Kan. Zedler, John Albion Trott, Arthur Colon (u) Tuttle, N. S Orleans 337 full members.

PROBATIONERS.

I! William 15 12S Sparrow Ave., KIrsey, George Albion Lansing Laml). Hurley F. Birdsall. Ray V Ashley Manning. Wallace 1' Albion I5radburn, Weldon E Albion Miller. Hubert S Albion Brown. James A Albion Parks, Burton C Williamsburg Broxholm. John Camden Pilchor, Itaymoncl F. .Battle Creek, R. D. Cochran, Edgar R Rockford, R. D. I'ohly. William Y' I'ottervllle Crumb, Homer A Jackson Prescotl, W. Ray Olivet, R. D. Culver, Mearl V Albion Raymer, Robert G Albion Dixon, Emerald B Albion Reakes, S. A. P South ISoardmnnn Kiev. Wilfred A Frankfort Sheneman. Gaylord C Ravenna English, Kenneth L Litchfield, R. D. Stanton, John W Northport English, Elbert L Gallen Thompson, Thomas Frank, Clinton J Oak Grove Thornton, Hubert L Three Oaks Goltz, William E Gobleville Vane, Kdson F Alba Hall, John H Albion Wearnc, Richard D Glenn Ilice, Emor Ganges Jenne, Thcron Frontier 33 Probationers. 1915] CONFERENCE RULES 51 H

SUPPLIES.

Name Postoffice Name Postoffice Aldrich, C. E Harrison Parsons, A. C Casnovla Babeock, C. N Jennings Parmeter, O. C Bellaire, R. 1). Badgeley, (I P Otsego, R. D. Pellowe. W. C. S Albion Barnes, J. M Ashtou Pegg. II. A Whitneyville Bateman, J. C Hope Price. L. E Cedar Springs Bond, J. W Central Lake Phillips, J. G Allen Brooks. Samuel Wexford l'urdy. J. E New Buffalo Carter, George Pentwater Oviatt, E. M Empire Chatlield, W. W Evart. 1{. D. Rubingh, Henry Sears Collins. A. P I.uther Schleuter, C. L Parkvllle Cornelius, J. H Gladwin Seastrom. F Sanford Crawford, D. C Palo Shaw, B. S Walkerville Douglas, James A Breedsville Shepard, C. M.. • Irons Eldred, E. C Crystal Shepherd, William Boyne Falls Ellsworth, A. L Oshtenio Shepherd, EUck Clarion Everlnglon, John White Pigeon Shumaker, J. W Old Mission Fisher, (1. T Eagle Smith, W. E Free Soil Gerry, G. II Harbor Springs Smith, W. E Mesick Harris, George Big Rapids Spence, A. F Mlllbrook llaskins, William East Jordan Stanford, George P West Olive Ilavward. Charles Richland Thompson. U. L Grawn Heaton. Harry G Rothbury Todd. A. M Crystal Valley Hendricks, A. D Entrlean Van Camp. C. A Ferrv Hiuterman, W. A Cadillac. It. I). Wade. D. E Gladwin Hoffman. 11. E Stlttsville Waukezoo. Moses Honor llolcomh, W. H Edmore Wilklns. L. R Bvron Center Holmes. Ij. E Weldinan Wright, T. H Dewltt Isaac. Kelsey Dorr, R. D. Wynne. A. E Fennvllle Jenkins, C. S Levering Youngs, B. J Waucousta Jenne, A. F Arcadia Kcefer, Karl Muskegon Koons. E. X TuompsonvlMe CO Supplies. Lahr. P. D Cedar Springs Latham, J. E Berlin Full members 337 Llghtfoot, Leroy Burlington Probationers 33 I jindon, W. C Douglas Met 'reary, A. J Paris Total Conference Members. . 370 McComb, C. J Nashville Supplies 09 McDonald. Gordon Stanwood Norton, R. A Mt. Pleasant, R. D. Grand Total 439

III. CONFERENCE RULES.

Rule. 1. The rules of the General Conference shall be the rules of this Conference in so far as they are applicable to the proceedings of an Annual Conference and in so far as they do not conflict with our printed rules. 2. The Conference shall meet at 8:30 a. m., spending 30 minutes in devotional exercises, and adjourn at 12 m., but may alter the time of meeting at its discretion. 3. The Secretary shall keep a Journal of the Conference proceedings which he shall cause to be published in the Annual Minutes, and when so published it shall be the official Journal of this Conference. He shall edit all matters for publication in the minutes except the statistics, and shall make contracts for the publication thereof for the next Annual Conference or Quaddennium as in his judgment may seem best. He shall have charge of the journal and Conference flies, and forward them to the seat of the next Annual Conference. He shall be the custodian of the ancient documents of the Conference. 514 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

The Secretary shall furnish to the Statistician, on the same day it is adopted full information concerning any action taken by the Conference affecting the statistics or work of the statistician. *~ 4~ The President shall appoint all committees not otherwise ordered by the Conference, but any member may decline serving on more than one com mittee at the same time.

5. All motions and resolutions introduced by any member shall be reduced to writing, if the President, Secretary, or any member requests it.

6. Any motion or resolution may be withdrawn by the mover with the consent of the second at any time before the decision or amendment.

7. No person shall speak more than twice on the same subject, or more than five minutes at one time, without leave of the Conference, nor shall any person speak more than once until every member choosing to speak shall have spoken.

8. It shall be in order to move that the question shall be taken with out further debate, on any measure pending before the Conference, except in cases where character or Conference relations are involved, and if sustained by a two-thirds vote, the question shall be so taken.

9. No motion, resolution or report of committee shall be laid on the table until the mover or introducer be allowed to speak on the question.

10. All committees whose reports are to be printed in the minutes shall present their reports in writing to the Secretary.

11. All candidates for readmission, for admission on trial, for admission on credentials from other churches, for admission into full membership, and for recognition of orders shall be required to appear before the Con ference Board of Examiners and furnish such information as may be de sired, touching their general qualifications for the ministry.

12. Conference visitors shall be allowed fifteen minutes in which to address the Conference. District Superintendent's reports shall be limited to ten minutes, and reports of committees, except the Board of Stewards, to five minutes.

13. In the distribution of Conference Claimants' Funds, the action of the Board of Stewards shall be final. Provided, that in case the claimant is dissatisfied with the action of the Board, he or she may appeal to the Conference.

14. The Stewards shall give a general report of their work to the Con ference, and furnish the Conference Secretary for publication in the min utes answers to disciplinary questions Nos. 31 and 32. Widows of deceased ministers who have never traveled with their husbands may be temporary claimants, and shall be referred to the Board of Stewards, who shall decide each case from year to year.

15. The Stewards shall announce the time and place that allowances may be received by claimants. Allowances not called for personally shall be sent to claimants by mail or authorized messenger. 1915] CONFERENCE RULES 515

16. The Chairman of the Board of Stewards shall be ex-offlclo the Assistant Secretary for Conference Claimants. Also he shall be ex-officio, the last member of the Committee on Memoirs. 17. After consultation with the district superintendents and the Board of Stewards it shall be the duty of the Chairman of the Board of Stewards and the Secretary of the District Superintendents to estimate the total amount to be apportioned for Conference Claimants. This total to be equit ably divided among the districts, subject to the approval of the annual conference. This apportionment to the District to be published in the minutes. Further it shall be the duty of the District Superintendents each to send to the Statistician for publication in the minutes their apportionments to the several charges on their districts.

18. The meeting of the Corporate Conference shall be the special order for 10 o'clock a. m. on the third day of the Conference session.

19. AH applications for special collections to be apportioned to the charges in the Conference shall be referred to the Finance Committee.

20. There shall be elected each year by the Conference a Nominating Committee, one for each district, which shall nominate the Standing Com mittees for the next ensuing Conference session. All other nominations shall be made by the Board of District Superintendents, unless otherwise ordered by the Conference.

21. The Conference shall annually elect its chairman of the Board of Stewards on nomination of the said Board.

22. The executive session of the Conference shall be held on Thursday of the Conference session at 11 o'clock and the Conference may order an executive session at any time by a two-third vote.

23. The Memorial Service for deceased members of the Conference and the deceased supply Pastors and the deceased wives of preachers shall be the special order for the Sunday afternoon of the Conference session. 516 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 11915

IV. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS.

1. THE DAILY JOURNAL, 1915.

FIRST DAY.

Wednesday, September 8, 1915.

The Michigan Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church convened for the eightieth annual session in the church in Hastings, Rev. Russell Bready, conference host, Bishop William Burt, D. D. L. L. D., our Resident Bishop, presiding for the third consecutive time. Opening Services. —The Bishop called the conference to order at 8:30 a. m. Hymn 560, "And Are We Yet Alive," was sung. Prayer was offered hy G. W. Goslin, and T. T. George. The hymn "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing," was sung. The Bishop read several appropriate passages of scripture and spoke briefly on the significance of the sacrament. Assisted by the district superintendents and the pastor of the local church he ad ministered the sacrament of holy communion to the conference and visitors. A recess of ten minutes was then taken. Roll Call. —The first assistant secretary of the last conference, George A. Brown was called upon by the Bishop to call the roll. One hundred and ninety-four members and sixteen probationers responding for their names as follows: Jas. Allen, C. H. Anderson, E. A. Armstrong, M. Benedict, J. G. Biery, F. L. Blewfield, N. L. Bray, Robert H. Bready, Russell H. Bready, John Bretz, C. A. Brown, R. A. Baker, A. W. Baker, C. L. Barnhart, C. L. Bebee, G. A. Brown, N. P. Brown, T. G. R. Brownlow, G. A. Buell, J. W. Buell, Geo. Bullen, C. S. Birchfield, A. W. Bushee, M. M. Callen, A. O. Carman, H. W. Carr, O. W. Carr, A. T. Cartland, Wm. Chapman, G. D. Chase, R. B. Cilley, F. H. Clapp, John Clemens, F. M. Clough, W. J. Coates, W. I. Cogshall, F. M. Cosner, Thomas Cox, F. Cramer, C. Critchett, D. Cronk, P. A. Cross, C. E. Davis, E. W. Davis, L. DeLamarter, J. C. DeVinney, L. L. Dewey, W- E. Doty, M. W. Duffy. F. G. Dunbar, J. P. Durham, H. W. Ellinger, A. R. Elliott, W. I. Elmer, W. M. Emery, J. H. Emmons, W. A. Exner, G. K- Fairbank, W. B. Fallis, G. B. Flemming, J. C. Floyd, S. B. Ford, J. W. Foy, G. F. Frankcombe, R. D. Freeman, W. P. French, A. E. Gay, M. L. Gardner, A. A. Gieger, T. T. George, F. E. George, F. S. Goodrich, A. T. Goslin, G. W. Goslin, John Graham. \V. \Y. Grey, Jas. Hamilton, H. H. Harris, A. ¥■ Hart, Franklin Harwood, G. W. Hawley, C. B. Hansen, W. T. Hill, C. JB. Hoag, C. W. Holden, M. E. Hoyt, W. W. Hurd, N. F. Jenkins, J. M. Jensen, W. M. P. Jerrett, H. B. Johnson, Grant L. Jordan, C. H. Kelsey, N. p3. 1915] JOURNAL 517

Kendell, W. P. Kendrick, Hugh Kennedy, L. B. Kenyon, D. D. King, Thomas Laity, W. W. Lamport, S. \V. Large, J. R. T. Lathrop, T. H. Leamon, L. E. Lennox, E. K. Lewis, R. C. Lord, L. H. Manning, \V. L. Mann, N. D. Marsh, E. O. Mather, P. J. Maveety, E. Mayhew, F. R. Maynard, A. A. Maywood, N. A. McCune, R. S. MacGregor, Lloyd Mead, R. E. Meader, R. W. Merrill, E. W. Morse, W. B. Mosher, A. W. Mumford, A. F. Nagler, Chas. Nease, F. W. Nickel, L. B. Niles, P. R. Norton, A. F. Niemann, M. A. Oldt, Chas. Palmatier, R. C. Parshall, J. B. Peatling, W. H. Phelps, J. B. Pinckard, G. W. Plews, C. E. Pollock, H. L. Potter, A. J. Preston, N. M. Pritchard, W. M. Puffer, H. R. E. Quant, J. H. Rayle, E. E. Rhodes, D. C. Riel, C. S. Risley, G. S. Robinson, L. T. Robinson, J. V. Robinson, J. W. Rochelle, D. A. Rood, H. L. Rood, W. W. Rork, W. D. Rowland, F. J. Schleuter, Carl Seipp, J. W. Sheehan, R. E. Showerman, A. W. Simmons, H. D. Skinner, R. J. Slee, W. W. Slee, E. T. Smith, Albert Smith, A. H. Smith, E. E. Sprague, J. K. Stark, J. W. Steffe, W. A. Taylor, E. Tench, W. H. Thompson, F. S. Tincher, J. W. Valantine, E. Vaughan, J. W. Vickers, B. F. Wade, H. E. Walker, Q. Walker, A. W. Wallis, Alfred Way, I. T. Weldon, J. H. Westbrook, C. A. Whaley, C. S. Wheeler, J. W. White, J. E. Wilkinson. J. C. Willits, I. Wilson, J. R. Wooton, G. E. Wright, F. G. Wright, R. A. Wright, H. E. Wylie, G. D. Yinger, Thomas Young, John Zedler. In connection with the roll call the transfer of A. F. Niemann, from the Nebraska to the Michigan Confer ence and W. W. Grey from the Detroit conference was announced. Probationers.:— R. V. Birdsall, J. Broxholm, E. R. Cockrun, W. E. Goltz, C. J. Franks, S. J. Headley, E. I. English, Wm. Jones, A. W. Nagler, W. P. Manning, Raymond Pilcher, S. A. P. Reakes, R. E. Saunders, D. E. Steffe, G. C. Shenemann, R. D. Wearne.

Deceased Members. —While the conference stood in devout silence the names of the following deceased brethren were called: E. V. Armstrong, F. A. Chapman, T. H. M. Coghlan, F. C. Demorest, W. J. Hathway, John Hoyt, J. W. Miller, H. J. Nicholls, A. M. Wightman and Howard Fisher, a probationer.

Organization. — Secretary. —L. E. Lennox nominated for Secretary, Geo. A. Brown, for several years assistant secretary, and he was unanimously elected by acclamation. He appointed as his assistants, J. R. Wooton, R. W. Merrill, F. M. Clough, and as assistant secretary for Conference claimants, D. C. RIehl. Statistician. —A. T. Cartland was re-elected statistician by acclamation and appointed as his assistants, C. A. Whaley, W. B. Fallis, E. R. Cockrun, E. K. Lewis, H. B. Johnson, A. R. Elliott, G. E. Wright, F. W. Nickel. Treasurer. —W. A. Exner, nominated G. B. Fleming for Treasurer and he was elected by acclamation. He appointed as his assistants C. S. Risley, H. W. Ellinger, H. E. Walker, R. E. Showerman, B. F. Wade, D. A. Rood, A. W. Baker.

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Board of Stewards. —On motion of D. C. Riehl, C. E. Davis was elected to the place on the hoard of stewards made vacant hy the death of T. H. M. Coghlan. Secretary of Transportation. —Russell H. Bready was re-elected by ac clamation, Secretary of Transportation. Biographical Secretary. —O. P. Bulman was re-elected by acclamation as Biographical Secretary. Nominating Committee. —On motion of W. F. Kendrick, a committee of one from each district to nominate the standing committees for the ensuing year was named as follows: Louis DeLamarter, E. W. Davis, N. F. Jenkins, E. E. Sprague, Wm. Chapman, W. E. Doty, Alfred Way. Rules. — On motion of J. C. Floyd the rules of the last conference, by which the hour of opening was fixed at 8:30 and adjournment at twelve o'clock, were adopted. Bar. The floor of the auditorium was fixed as the bar of the conference. Committee on Rules.' —On motion of M. M. Callen a committee of three to suggest amendments to the conference rules and rules of order was ordered. Standing Committees. —The list of standing committees was called as given on page 332 of the minutes of 1914 and the following substitutions were made: A. H. Smith for T. H. M. Coghlan, on the committee on Army Chap lains. C. B. Hansen for Frank Cookson on the Committee on Business. P. A. Cross for W. H. Phelps on the Committee on Education. G. D. Yinger for C. O. Mills and M. L. Gardner for Hugh Kennedy and F. S. Tincher for W. P. French on the committee on State Institutions. Board of Conference Relations. — E. A. Armstrong was substituted for D. D. Martin, and I. T. Weldon for F. A. Chapman on the Board of Confer ence Relations. Communications Referred. —The Bishop was authorized to pass over through the secretary to the appropriate boards and committees material coming to his hands. Address by the Bishop. —The Bishop briefly and felicitously addressed the conference on its business and worship and was generously applauded on assuming its presidency for the third time. Introductions. —The following were called to the platform and Intro duced to the conference by the Bishop: Dr. A. R. Johns, transferred from the Detroit conference to the Albion pulpit, F. S. Tincher transferred from the Genesee conference to the First church of Battle Creek, Geo. Elliot of the Detroit conference who preached the sermon Tuesday night. Lynn Hough of Evanston, who is to give a series of afternoon lectures. E. C. Clemens Field Agent of the Board of Conference Claimants of Chicago, J. H. Race, Publishing Agent, of Cincinnati. Superintendent's Reports. —The names of W. P. French, of the Niles district, W. H. Phelps of the Lansing district, J. R. T. Lathrop of the Kala mazoo district and W. F. Kendrick of the Grand Traverse district were called, their characters passed and they reported their districts. 1916] JOURNAL 519

Book Concern. —J. H. Race, presented the annual report of the Book Committee for the year 1914, and represented the work of the Book Concern. He presented a draft for $5,536 as a dividend to the conference from the Book Concern. He also reported the receipt of a notice from the treasurer of the Chartered Funds that drafts upon that fund were discontinued for the present. Methodist Review. —J. G. Biery was appointed representative of the Methodist Review. Report Referred. —The report of the Treasurer of the Episcopal Fund was referred to the district superintendents. Committee on Memorials and Petitions. —On the suggestion of the Bishop a special committee of five was authorized, to whom should be re ferred all memorials, petitions, etc., to the General Conference, and who should bring the same in proper form to the attention of the conference. Rules Suspended. —On motion of M. M. Callen the rule fixing the meet ing of the corporate conference for Friday at ten o'clock was suspended. Elections. —On motion of L. E. Lennox the hour of ten o'clock Friday morning was fixed for the election of the delegates of the general conference. Presentation. —W. A. Hunsberger, a former member of the conference and a former pastor of the local church, now secretary of the International Peace Forum, was presented and spoke briefly. Referred to Committee on Conference Relations.-—The following were referred to the committee on conference relations as desiring change of re lation: Geo. Bullen, G. K. Fairbank, G. A. Buell, Frank Cottrell, W. J. Wilson, G. V. Fallis. Adjournment. —Committees were called, notices given, and with benedic tion pronounced by the Bishop, the conference adjourned.

SECOND DAY.

Thursday, September 9, 1915.

The Bishop called the Conference to order at 8:30 a. m., by announcing hymn No. 2, "Come Thou Almighty King." Prayer was offered by J. C. Willets and P. J. Maveety. The hymn "Come ye that love the Lord," was sung. The Bishop read the Third Epistle of John and addressed the con ference on the subject of Spiritual Health and its culture. Prayer was offered by Thomas Laity, J. C. Cook and Isaiah Wilson. "Come thou Fount of Every Blessing" was sung and the devotional service was closed. Minutes. — The Secretary read the minutes of Wednesday's session and they were approved. 520 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

Roll Call. —The Secretary called the roll of those not present yesterday morning and 42 members and three probationers responded, as follows : T. P. Bennett, D. E. Birtch, J. P. Bowerman, M. A. Braund, C. P. Brown, George Brown, J. A. Bready, O. P. Bulman, A. W. Burns, J. C. Cook, A. H. Coors, P. M. Cottrell, G. A. Critchett, J. A. DeGraff, Irving Eagle, J. W. Esveld, David Evans, M. L. Fox, W. H. Irwin, C. J. Kendall, S. P. Kinney, W. R. Kitzmiller, J. T. LeGear, E. G. Lewis, G. W. Maxwell, W. W. McKee, G. R. Millard, I. W. Minor, G. L. Mount, F. L. Niles, Charles Ostrum, W. S. Phillips, J. H. Potts, W. D. Robinson, A. A. Stephens, H. R. Strong, F. M. Taylor, H. W. Thompson, Arthur Trott, B. F. Wade, H. V. Wade, A. S. Williams, R. E. Yost, K. L. English, W. Y. Pohly, Thomas Thompson. On motion of W. I. Cogshall, the further calling of the roll was dispensed with. Committees Named.—The Bishop announced the following committees ordered Wednesday morning: On Rules, M. M. Callen, E. A. Armstrong, W. I. Cogshall. On General Conference Matters, C. E. Hoag, Thomas Cox, A. R. Johns, J. C. Willets, M. L. Fox. Grand Rapids District.—The Bishop called the name of J. C. Floyd, his character was passed and he reported the Grand Rapids District. Introductions.— E. C. Clemens was introduced and represented the work of the Board of Conference Claimants. He presented a draft from the Board for $250, and the same was ordered by vote of the conference to be passed to the Treasurer. J. H. Potts was introduced and addressed the conference in the interest of the Michigan Christian Advocate. He presented a check for $1,231.22, which was ordered passed to the Treasurer. Assistant Secretary. — C. J. Kruse was named by the Secretary as one of his assistants. Statistics. —The Statistical Secretary called the list of charges whose reports had not been received or in which corrections needed to be made. Michigan Christian Advocate. —Hugh Kennedy presented the following resolution, which was adopted: "Recognizing the Michigan Christian Advocate as ably assisting the work of the pastor in making the church a power, and appreciating the generous allowance to the fund for our retired ministers, we again pledge ourselves to a vigorous canvass for new subscribers." Conference Claimants. —James Hamilton presented the following resolu tions which were adopted: "Resolved, That we hereby pledge our loyal support to the Board of Conference Claimants and its tireless and efficient Secretary, Rev. J. B. Hingeley. The monies distributed to the conference claimants throughout the church amount annually to $500,000 more than in 1908, while the various conferences have added more than $3,000,000 to the permanent endowment funds. He is now engaged in leading the church in raising a Jubilee Fund of $10,000,000. Furthermore, Resolved, That we pledge heartiest cooperation with our Field Secre- 1915] JOURNAL, 521 tary, L. E. Lennox, in the herculean task assigned him of raising $150,000 additional endowment fund. We note with pleasure the honor conferred upon him by the church at large in his election to membership in the Board of Conference Claimants, also his large success in the field. "May his bow abide in strength." "A long pull, a strong pull and a pull altogether" will soon make it possible to pay every annuitant in full and provide abundantly for the necessitous cases. JAMES HAMILTON. JOHN GRAHAM. M. M. CALLEN. P. J. MAVEETY. J. W. SHEEHAN.

Memorial Services. —The Bishop called W. W. Lamport to the chair who presided during the hour of the Memorial Services. Leaflets were dis tributed containing the program of services and memoirs of those in whose memory the service was held. The hymn, "Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone," was sung. The Scriptures were read by G. W. Maxwell, and prayer was offered by C. E. Hoag. The choir sang the anthem, "Remember Now Thy Creator." The chairman read the names of the following deceased mem bers, E. V. Armstrong, F. A. Chapman, T. H. M. Coghlan, F. C. Demorest, Howard Fisher, W. J. Hathaway, John Hoyt, J. W. Miller, H. J. Nichols, A. M. Wightman; also the following wives and widows, Mrs. J. R. Bowen, Mrs. E. L. Kellogg, Mrs. D. R. Latham, Mrs. G. D. Lee, Mrs. A. J. Eldred, Mrs. Carl Seipp; and also the following, who had served as supplies, A. A. Darling, Wm. Taylor, L. B. Carpenter. The hymn, "Lead Kindly Light," was sung, after which W. I. Cogshall gave the memorial address. With the hymn, "I would not live always," the memorial service closed, and the Bishop re sumed the chair.

Conservation of Conference Time. —L. E. Lennox presented the follow ing resolutions for conserving the time of the conference and they were adopted. Resolved, That the arrangement for a local memorial service, and the decoration of the graves of our deceased brothers be referred to the Michi gan Conference Historical Society for action. Resolved, That the ceremonies connected with the presentation of the Conference Cane be referred to the Historical Society and be made a part of its program whenever occasion requires. Resolved, That all papers belonging to the conference, except those required for present use, be passed over to the Historical Society for preser vation. JAMES HAMILTON. DANIEL C. RIEHL. JOHN GRAHAM. G. S. ROBINSON. L. E. LENNOX.

Big Rapids District. —The name of C. S. Wheeler was called, his char acter passed, and he reported the Big Rapids District. At the close of his 522 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915 report he presented the case of Mrs. H. J. Nicholls, and a collection amount ing to $133.64 was taken. Corporate Conference. —W. M. Puffer announced the impending termina tion of the term of the corporate existence of the conference and offered the following resolution, which was adopted by the following count vote. Yeas, 152; nays, 0. Resolved by the Michigan Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church at its eightieth session, held in the city of Hastings, Michigan, September 8-13th, 1915, that the corporate existence of the Board of Trustees of said conference, which will soon expire, be extended for another period of thirty years, by virtue of, and in accordance with section four of Act No. 141, of the Public Acts of Michigan for the year 1905. Assistant Treasurer. —G. B. Fleming named J. V. Robinson as an assist ant treasurer. Albion District.—The name of Hugh Kennedy was called, his character passed and he reported Albion district. Requests Granted. — On motion of Hugh Kennedy the request of the North Adams church that it be permitted to use $300 of the proceeds of the sale of the Wheatland parsonage in repairing the church at Wheatland, and $300 in repairing the parsonage at North Adams, was granted. On his motion also, the request of the Frontier and Amboy charge to use the $150 realized from the sale of the church building at Ransom in equal parts in repairing the churches at Frontier and Amboy, was granted. World Outlook. —A. E. Cook, of the Missionary Staff was presented and represented the World Outlook, the new publication of the Missionary So ciety. Characters Passed. —The Bishop called the names of the several District Superintendents and asked each of them if there was anything against any member on his district, and received from each a negative reply. He also inquired if the matter of pro rating had been properly called to the attention of the charges and received from each an affirmative reply. Elected to Deacon's Orders. — S. J. Headley, Wm. Jones, and R. E. Saunders were called, their characters passed, the Registrar reported, and they were passed to the studies of the third year and elected to Deacon's orders. Henry Liddicoat, A. W. Nagler and Charles Oughten were called, their characters passed, the Registrar reported, and they were passed in the studies of the first and second years, were advanced to the studies of the third year and elected to Deacon's orders. Continued. —W. P. Manning was continued on trial in the studies of the first year, and Raymond Pilcher in the studies of the third year. Notices were given, the doxology sung and the conference adjourned with the benediction by the Bishop. 1915] JOURNAL. 523

THIRD DAY.

Friday, September 10, 1915.

The Bishop called the conference to order at 8:30 a. m., and announced hymn No. 334, "My Faith Looks Up To Thee." Prayer was offered by C. L. Barnhart. The hymn, "More Love To Thee," was sung. The Bishop read Heb. 12:1-6 and spoke on "Looking Unto Jesus." After a season of prayer the hymn "Blessed Assurance" was sung and the devotional service closed. Minutes. —The minutes of Thursday's session were read and approved. Elected to Deacon's Orders. —The name of D. E. Steffe was called, his character passed, the Registrar reported and he was passed in the studies of the first and second years, advanced to the third year and elected to Deacon's orders. Elected to Elder's Orders.— O. W. Carr, Guy W. Hawley, H. B. John son, Floyd S. Kinney, Elwin K. Lewis, George W. Plews, Nicholas M. Pritchard, E. T. Smith, Clare A. Whaley, Frank G. Wright, A. F. Niemann were called, their characters passed, the Registrar reported, they were graduated from the course of study and elected to Elder's orders. Franklin Harwood, who had previously finished the course was called, his character passed and he was elected to Elder's orders. Continued.— Ralph A. Baker, A. J. Preston, Charles E. Thies, E. E. Vaughan were called, their characters passed and they were continued in the studies of the Fourth year. Whyrom Grier, Supernumerary, was continued in the studies of the fourth year and requested to locate, unless he returns to the active work of the ministry. Admitted to Full Connection. —Shirley J. Headley, William Jones, Ralph E. Saunders, Henry Liddicoat, Arthur W. Nagler, Charles Oughten, David E. Steffe were called forward, the Bishop addressed them on the work of the ministry, the Disciplinary questions were asked and satisfactorily answered, and they were elected to membership in the conference. Transfers Announced. —The Bishop announced the transfer of W. C. Cravner, from the New York conference, and of D. N. Lacey from the Genesee conference. Election of Delegates. —The Bishop announced two sets of Tellers, as follows: First set, H. R. E. Quant, W. J. Coates, J. F. Bowerman, Wm. Chapman, G. W. Plews, John G. Biery, Arthur Trott. Second set, J. C. Cook, C. H. Kelsey, M. E. Hoyt, G. F. Francombe, F. M. Taylor, R. C. Lord, A. E. Gay. 524 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

The Bishop announced that the conference was entitled to elect eight delegates, upon the basis of figures furnished by the Secretary. On motion, the blanks, prepared by the Secretary, were made the official form of ballot. On motion of W. I. Cogshall, it was ordered that any ballot as to whose meaning the tellers were unable to unanimously agree was to be referred to the conference. The Bishop gave instructions as to the preparation of the ballot, the first set of tellers were called, and the ballot was taken. C. J. Kruse was named as secretary to accompany the tellers. Afternoon Session. Russell Bready moved that at half past three a ses sion of the conference be held to receive the members of the Lay Electoral Conference. It was ordered, and a motion adopted that when we adjourn it be to meet at 3:30. Committee on Conference Relations. The committee on Conference Relations reported in the case of George Bullen and he was granted a change from effective to retired; F. M. Cottrell was changed from effective to supernumerary; as was also C. V. Howell. G. K. Fairbanks was changed from retired to effective. Cases Referred. —W. H. Carpenter was referred to the Board of Examin ers for recognition of orders. Lloyd Mead, Elliott Bouck, H. L. Rood, and all men on detached service were, on motion of Hugh Kennedy, referred to the Committee on Conference Relations. Introductions. — Prof Lynn H. Hough was introduced and represented the work of Garret Biblical Institute. W. F. Sheridan, General Secretary of the Epworth League, was intro duced and represented the work of that organization. Thomas Nicholson, Corresponding Secretary of the Board of Education represented the work of that Board. Henry Wolfe, District Superintendent of Topeka District, Kansas, repre sented the work of the Church Temperance Society. J. M. Springer and wife, returned missionaries from Central Africa, were introduced and he addressed the conference on the work of the mis sionary society in that continent. W. V. Waltman presented the work of the Anti-Saloon League. H. L. Stephens, an evangelist who has been working within the bounds of the conference, was introduced and spoke briefly. George Richmond Grose, President of DePauw University, D. H. Glass, of the Detroit conference, Frank Miner, representing a patriotic organiza tion, and Pres. Dickie, of Albion College, were introduced. Time Extended. On motion, the time was extended. Recognition of Orders. — W. S. Colegrove was referred to the Board of Examiners for recognition of orders. Result of Ballot. —The tellers reported the first ballot. Whole number of ballots, 236, defective, 10, necessary to choice, 114. W. H. Phelps received 1915] JOURNAL 525

166, Hugh Kennedy 135, C. S. Wheeler 118, J. W. Sheehan 118, P. J. Maveety 116 and they were declared elected. Second Ballot. —The second set of tellers were called, a second ballot taken, and the tellers retired with C. J. Kruse as secretary, under instruc tions to keep the result of the ballot secret until the afternoon session. Announcements were made, the doxology was sung, and conference ad journed with benediction by the Bishop.

Afternoon Session.

The Bishop called the conference to order at 3:30. "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name," was sung, and prayer was offered by Isiah Wilson. Second Ballot. —The Bishop announced the result of the second ballot. Number of ballots cast, 221; defective, 3; necessary to a choice, 111. No one received the necessary number of ballots. The third ballot taken. The Bishop called the first set of tellers who distributed and collected the ballots and with Cecil Pollock as secretary, retired. Referred to Committee on Conference Relations. —J. H. Emmons was referred to the Committee on Conference Relations for change of relation ship from supernumerary to retired. Excused. —John Zedler was excused from further attendance at the con ference sessions. Referred to Board of Examiners. —R. A. Norton was referred to the Board of Examiners for recognition of orders. Question 23. Who are the Supernumerary ministers? L. O. Bostick, A. T. Luther, Albert Smith and W. A. Taylor were continued in the super numerary relation. Granted Certificates of Location, — G. V. Pallis, F. J. Feather and J. C. Upton were granted certificates of location at their own requests. Retired. —Elliott Bouck was changed from Supernumerary to retired, he relinquishing his claim. Made Effective. —H. L. Rood was granted a change of relation from supernumerary to effective. Trustees Elected. —W. F. Kendrick reported the nomination of W. M. Puffer, E. G. Lewis and M. M. Callen as trustees for a three year's term. On motion, the Secretary was instructed to cast the ballot of the conference for them, which he did and they were declared elected. Report of Treasurer of Trustees. — E. J. Phelps presented the report of the treasurer of the Board of Trustees, which was accepted and adopted. (See report.) On motion of W. M. Puffer, the conference by a rising vote expressed its appreciation of the valuable services rendered so capably and at no expense to the conference by Treasurer E. J. Phelps. Result of Third Ballot. —The tellers brought in the report of the third ballot for General Conference delegates. Whole number of votes cast, 20S; defective, 2; necessary to choice, 104. D. C. Riehl received 118, W. F. 526 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

Kendrfck, 107; F. S. Goodrich, 106, and they were declared elected. The election of Reserve Delegates was deferred until Saturday morning. Clark Home Treasurer's Report. —L. L. Skilliman presented the report of the Treasurer of Clark Home, which was accepted and adopted. On motion, the conference by a rising vote expressed its high appre ciation of the services of Mr. Skilliman as Treasurer of the funds of the Home. The conference adjourned with doxology, the benediction being pro nounced by the Bishop.

FOURTH DAY.

Saturday, September 11, 1915.

The Bishop called the conference to order at 8:30, and announced hymn number 1, "O for a Thousand Tongues." Prayer was offered by Thomas Laity. The hymn, "More Love to Thee," was sung. The Bishop read the third chapter of the Epistle to the Ephesians and spoke on a rich personal experience as the basis of an effectual ministry. After a season of prayer, the hymn, "Faith of our Fathers," was sung, and the devotional service closed. Minutes. —The minutes of Friday's sessions were read, corrected, and approved. Excused. —George Bullen was excused from further attendance at con ference. Ballot Taken. —The second set of tellers was called, the ballot for three Reserve Delegates was taken and the tellers retired, with Cecil Pollock as Secretary. Change of Relations. —N. S. Tuttle was referred to the Committee on Conference Relations for a change from the retired to the supernumerary relation. Continued on Trial. —The following were called, their characters passed, the Registrar reported and they were continued on trial, being advanced to the studies of the second year. R. V. Birdsall, E. R. Cochrun, E. L. English, K. L. English, C. J. Frank, W. E. Goltz, Theron Jenne, W. Y. Pohly, R. D. Wearne, John Broxholm, B. C. Parks, G. C. Shenemann. The following were called, their characters passed and they were con tinued on trial in the studies of the first year. E. B. Dixon, Emor Hice, R. G. Raymer, Burley F. Lamb, S. A. P. Reakes, Thomas Thompson. Discontinued. —L. S. Steadman was discontinued. Transfers.—The transfer of Glenn R. Pease, Probationer, to the Ne 1915] JOURNAL. 527 braska conference and of Marion C. Bishop to the Northwest Indiana con ference was announced. Advanced to Fourth Year. —The following were called, their characters passed, the Registrar reported and they were passed to the studies of the fourth year. Floyd H. Cramer, C. V. Howell, Grant L. Jordan, F. J. Schleuter, H. R Strong, Carl Critchett, Lloyd Mead, L. B. Niles. Continued. —E. S. Boyer was continued in the studies of the third year. Recognition of Orders. —On recommendation of the Board of Examiners, R. A. Norton, an elder in the Methodist Protestant church, was recognized as a local elder. W. S. Golegrove, an elder in the Baptist church, was recognized as a local deacon. W. H. Carpenter, an elder in the Methodist Protestant church, was recognized as a local deacon. General Conference Matters. —-A motion to concur in a memorial from the West Ohio conference to the General conference, endorsing the plan proposed by the Joint Commission on Organic Union, was lost by a vote of 3 yeas to 147 nays. A motion to concur in the Mississippi conference proposition to amend the constitution to allow the election of Bishops for races and languages was adopted, yeas 100, nays, 48. A motion to concur in the Wilmington conference proposition to amend the constitution of the church so as to constitute the Board ,of General Superintendents a court of appeals in matters of law was lost by 12 yeas to 174 nays. A motion prevailed to concur in the memorial from the Colorado con ference to the General conference to so amend the constitution of the church as to permit the voting under certain conditions of preachers resid ing outside the bounds of their conference in the conference where they reside. Yeas, 139, nays, 1. A motion to concur in a memorial from the North Montana conference calling for a General Connectional Board to have administration of the funds for the support of the retired ministry was lost. Yeas, 0, nays, 176. A motion to concur in a memorial from the Montana conference to the General conference calling for the readjustment of General Conference Districts to make them coincide with Episcopal Areas was lost. Yeas, 0, nays, 173. A motion prevailed to concur in the memorial from the Commission on Finance to the General Conference touching conference evangelists, evange lists at large, and the status of members of the commission and its financial support. Yeas, 137. Nays, 11. A motion to concur in the Kentucky conference memorial to the Gen eral conference to restrict all movements calculated to fetter the work of the administrative officers of Methodism and to arbitrarily restrict Its pro gress was lost. Yeas, 0. Nays, 161. W. M. Puffer presented the following memorial to the General Confer ence of 1916. Whereas there is a discrepancy in the method of the distribution of the Book Concern dividend arising from the fact that while it is distributed to 528 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

the conferences on the basis of the total conference membership it must be distributed by the conference on the basis of total years of service; and ""Whereas a just and consistent method of distribution would seem to require that the conferences should have their respective shares of the dividend apportioned to the conferences upon the same basis as that upon which they are required to disburse it; and Whereas the present method works special hardship and injustice to the older and larger conferences, because they have a proportionately large number of claimants and therefore larger annuity claims than conferences more recently organized; and Whereas the present method of distribution takes no account whatever of the annuity claims of the widows and minor children; therefore be it Resolved that this conference memorializes the General conference as follows : To the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church: The Michigan Annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church hereby memorializes your honorable body, asking that paragraph 383 of the Discipline be amended so as to require that the. distribution of the dividend of the Book Concern among the several annual conferences shall be made upon the basis of the total claims on the annuity distribution in the con ferences severally as shown by the report of the conference stewards, such reports to *be checked up by the Board of Conference Claimants and ap proved by the Book Committee. On motion of W. M. Puffer the memorial was adopted by a vote of 166 yeas and no nays. Report of Ballot. —The tellers returned with the result of the ballot for Reserve Delegates, and the Bishop announced it. Whole number of ballots cast, 217; defective, 3; necessary to a choice, 108. W. P. French received 111 and M. M. Callen 108 and they were declared elected. On motion of J. R. Wooton, the secretary was directed to cast the ballot of the conference for Russell H. Bready for third Reserve Delegate. It was so done and he was declared elected. Introductions. —E. R. Zaring, Editor of the Northwestern Christian Ad vocate was introduced and addressed the conference in the interest of that paper. J. B. Trimble, representing the Commission on Finance spoke on the new financial plan. Withdrawn.— O. C. Bedford was permitted to withdraw and his creden tials were ordered endorsed and returned to him. Referred to Committee on Conference Relations. —Joel Hilburn was referred to the committee on Conference Relations for a change from retired to effective. Clark Memorial Home. —John Graham read the report of the trustees of the Clark Memorial Home. (See report.) Following the report Mrs. M. J. ^^Clark and Mrs. N. W. Northrup were introduced to the conference. ^ M. M. Callen read the following resolutions, which are adopted. 1916] JOURNAL 529

Whereas the assets and Interests in the hands of the trustees of the Michigan Annual Conference constitute a most sacred and important trust, to be administered with the greatest wisdom and most careful economy and Whereas the property of the Clark Memorial Home, together with all the appurtenances thereto, and the endowment and maintenance of the Home constitute an equally sacred and important trust, calling for an equally wise and economical administration and Whereas the books of the Treasurer of the Conference Trustees show an expenditure this year of $964.38 for legal services and counsel, and the books of the Clark Memorial Home Trustees show an expenditure for the same purpose of $732.20, or a total of $1,696.58, and all paid to the same firm, and there are other claims of the same kind as yet unadjudicated, and Whereas the best lawyers in the state have in the past rendered valu able legal service to the Conference Trustees and generously donated the remuneration for their services either in whole or in part, therefore Resolved, First, That the Michigan Annual Conference hereby requests the Trustees of the two corporations above mentioned to adopt a policy of the strictest economy in all expenditures consistent with the welfare of the two sacred interests. Resolved, Second, That we hereby request said Trustees to adopt a policy for the future not to employ any attorney who is himself a member of either Board. M. M. Callen moved that an apportionment equal to one per cent of pastor's salary be made to the charges for the support of Clark Home, and it was adopted. On motion of C. S. Wheeler it was voted to do away with the District Commissions on Finance. Introductions. —-P. J. Maveety, Secretary of the Freedman's Aid Society addressed the conference on the work of the society. W. S. Bovard represented the work of the Board of Sunday Schools. G. B. Hershey, of the American Branch of the World Alliance of Churches for Peace of the World, was introduced and presented a series of resolutions which were referred to the committee of General Reference and Resolutions. Deaconess Home.—Charles Nease presented the report of the Confer ence Deaconess Board touching the Michigan Training School and Aldrich Memorial Deaconess Home, and it was adopted. (See report.) Mrs. Ella Hartshorn, Supt. of the Home was presented and spoke in its interests. Extension of Time. —An extension of time was ordered. Excused. —M. L. Fox and P. J. Maveety were excused from further at tendance on the sessions of conference.

Question 36. —Where shall the next conference be held, was asked. J. C. Willets presented an invitation from First Church, Grand Rapids, and called upon George Whitworth, a layman of that church who seconded the same. 530 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE ■ [1915 = • i - "j ] L. H. Manning presented an invitation from Bay View Assembly, con curred in by the Petoskey church, to hold the next session at Bay View. R. S. McGregor announced that he had brought an invitation from the Ludington Board of Trade, but in deference to First Church, Grand Rapids, he would not present it. A vote was taken and First Church, Grand Rapids, was selected and a vote of thanks given to the Bay View Assembly for their invitation. Officers Elected. —On motion of G. A. Brown, the officers of the Epworth League of the Freedman's Aid Society, and of the Church Temperance Society, as given on page 331, of the minutes of 1914, were re-elected. Announcements were made, notices given, and the conference adjourned with the benediction by the Bishop.

SIXTH DAY.

Monday, September 13, 1915.

Conference was called to order at 8:30, Bishop Burt in the chair. De votional exercises were conducted by Prof. F. W. Hannan, of Drew Theo logical Seminary, who announced hymn 329, "Pass me Not." After he had offered prayer, he read a few verses from the tenth chapter of John's Gospel, and spoke from the ninth verse, "I am the Door." A Prayer was offered by F. M. Cosner and the devotional service closed with the singing of the hymn, "Oh for a Thousand Tongues." Minutes. —The minutes of Saturday's session were read and approved. Referred to Committee on Conference Relations. —A. W. Simmons was ^/ referred to the committee on Conference relations for a change in relation. — *^ Excused. The Board of Stewards were excused to attend to their work. "Hope Daring." —Miss Anna Johnson, better known as "Hope Daring" a resident of the city of Hastings, was presented and spoke briefly. Withdrawn.—J. C. Slater was permitted to withdraw from the ministry and membership of the Methodist Episcopal church. Introductions. —The officers of the Veterans of the Cross Fellowship were introduced, N. L. Bray, President; G. W. Goslin, Vice President; G. A. Euell, Chaplain; and G. L. Mount, Secy-Treas. N. L. Bray spoke on the work of this new organization in the church in the interests of the Retired Minis ters. Mrs. W. F. Kendrick, president of the Ministers' Wives' Association, was introduced. On motion of M. M. Callen, the Secretary was authorized to print in the 1915] JOURNAL 531

minutes the names of the officers of this Association, and such other matter as they may furnish him. Question 24.—The list of retired ministers was called, their characters passed, such as desired to do so spoke, and the following were continued in the retired relation: J. W. Buell, W. L. Mann, George Killean, J. W. Davids, J. K. Stark, H. C. Chamberlain, F. A. Van de Walker, E. W. Wood, A. W. Bushee, James Hamilton, J. C. Chase, A. M. Gould, C. L. Barnhart, John Dobson, S. C. Strickland, Thomas Young, J. C. Dietrich, Thomas Riley, E. Wigle, A. W. Burns, J. W. Hallenbeck, Levi Aler, James Allen, E. A. Baldwin, D. P. Barnes, N. M. Barnes, J. C. Beach, J. H. Bennett, R. H. Bready, W. M. Colby, W. Z. Cole, Delos Cronk, M. A. Daugherty, J. C. Dorris, James Draper, A. N. Eldred, David Engle, T. T. George, G. W. Goslin, Louis Grosenbaugh, J. W. Hart, D. S. Haviland, H. R. Hawley, S. P. Hewitt, G. S. Hickey, J. W. Homer, C. H. Howe, C. A. Jacokes, C. W. Jones, Wm. Judd, A. R. Keillor, E. T Lumber, N. D. Marsh, L. S. Matthews, H. H. Miller, G. L. Mount, J. C. Newcomer, E. P. Newell, A. D. Newton, J. R. Oden, G. A. Odium, L. N. Pattlson, L. P. Richtmyer, I. H. Riddick, W. W. Rork, E. L. Sincleir, E. G. Stevens, A. K. Stewart, D. Streeter, E. A. Tanner, R. W Tindall, E. Treadgold, J. S. Valentine, G. Varion, D. M. Ward, J. W. White, Joseph Wilks, Isaiah Wilson, N. L. Bray, R. R. Atchison, M. D. Carrel, S. Trewin, J. A. Bready, A. J. Morris, I. H. Skinner, B. S. Mills. N. S. Tuttle was changed from Retired to Supernumerary. J. F. Orwick was referred to the Board of Conference Relations for a change in relation. On motion of W. I. Cogshall, the Secretary was directed to inform all retired and supernumerary ministers residing outside the bounds of the conference that the conference expects a report from them yearly. Conference Relations. —The Committee on Conference Relations re ported the following recommendations and they were adopted. Elliot Bouck changed from Supernumerary to retired, he relinquishing his claim; G. A. Buell, effective to retired; H. L. Rood, supernumerary to effective; J. H. Emmons, supernumerary to retired; D. E. Reed continued in present rela tion; W. P. Manning continued in present relation; Lloyd Mead supernumer ary to effective; Joel Hilborn, retired to effective; P. H. Larabee, effectiveenecuve to supernumerary; A. W. Simmons, effective to supernumerary;r, J. Orwick, retired to supernumerary. F.^ W. J. Wilson was permitted to withdraw without the endorsement or return of his parchments.

Book Concern Accounts. —On motion of J. G. Biery, Book Concern ac counts were referred to the Committee on Business. Admission on Trial. —The following were called forward and presented to the conference, the Registrar reported, they were represented by their District Superintendents, and they were admitted on trial into the confer ence. W. B. Benn, H. A. Crumb, H. L. Thornton, W. A. Eley, E. F. Vane, W. E. Bradburn, Mearl P. Culver, John H. Hall, George Kersey, R. S. Miller, 532 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

and W. R. Prescott. James A. Brown was represented in his absence and was admitted on trial. J. W. Stanton, not being of full disciplinary school training was admitted on trial by a special action of the conference, in ac cordance with the Discipline. Corporate Conference. —On motion of W. M. Puffer, a session of the Corporate Conference was made the Order of the Day for 3:30, p. m. General Superintendents Meeting. —J. C. Floyd presented the following resolutions, which were adopted. Whereas, the Quarterly conference of the First Methodist church of Grand Rapids has, by a unanimous vote extended to the General Superin tendents of our church an invitation to hold their spring meeting of 1916 with said church, therefore Be it Resolved, That the Michigan Conference most heartily seconds said invitation to our General Superintendents and urges upon them the great gain that such a meeting within the bounds of our conference would be, not only to the local interests of Methodism in Grand Rapids, but to the broader field of Methodism throughout the conference. Resolved, further, That we ask our President, Bishop Wm. Burt, to urge as far as possible our claim upon the General Superintendents, and Resolved further, That we instruct the Secretary of this conference to forward this action to the secretary of the Board of General Superintend ents, Bishop Luther B. Wilson. J. C. FLOYD. HUGH KENNEDY. J. C. WILLETS. W. H. PHELPS. J. R. T. LATHROP. W. P. FRENCH. C. S. WHEELER. W. F. KENDRICK.

Prof. F. W. Hannan, of Drew Theological Seminary, was introduced and represented the work of the Seminary. Afternoon Session. —It was moved and adopted that when we adjourn, it be to meet at 2:30 p. m. Tax on Benevolent Legacies. —J. C. Willits presented the following reso lution and it was adopted. Whereas there is upon the statutes of the state of Michigan a law pro viding for the taxation of all legacies and bequests for benevolence and philanthropy going outside of the state of 5 per cent, therefore, Be it Resolved, That this conference requests the Bishop to appoint a commission consisting of five men, three ministers and two laymen, to take up this matter with the state Legislature at its next session, asking for the enactment of a law whereby such legacies and bequests may be exempt from said inheritance tax and placed upon the same basis as legacies and bequests for domestic purposes, namely, exempt from taxation. J. C. WILLETS. J. W. SHEEHAN. W. M. PUFFER.

Diplomas. —The Bishop presented diplomas of graduation to those who had completed the conference course of study. 1915] JOURNAL 533

Notices were given, announcements made, and the conference adjourned, with benediction by Prof. Hannan.

Afternoon Session.

The conference was called to order at 2:30 p. m. by Bishop Burt. "A Charge to Keep I Have," was sung, and prayer was offered by E. G. Lewis. Minutes. —The minutes of the morning session were read and approved. Secretary of Endowment Fund. —L. E. Lennox read the report of his work as Secretary of the Conference Claimants Endowment Fund. (See report.) It was adopted. Committee on Conference Claimants. —M. M. Callen read the report of the committee on Conference Claimants. It was amended and adopted. (See report.) U. of M. Pastor. —The Bishop presented the matter of the support of the Student Pastor at the University of Michigan, and on motion of J. C. Floyd the same apportionment as was made last year was voted. Clark Home.—M. M. Callen presented the following resolution: \! Whereas there has arisen a long drawn out and expensive litigation on the transfer of the property and assets of the M. J. Clark Memorial Home from the Conference Trustees to the Trustees of the Home, and Whereas the Conference Trustees have worked out an adjustment by way of a compromise that appears to be satisfactory to both the parties to the suit, and will secure everything for which the conference authorized the suit, and everything the Trustees asked for in their petition to the court, together with other valuable concessions from Mrs. Clark and others, and Whereas it is in every way fitting and preeminently desirable to retain the good will and co-operation of Mrs. M. J. Clark in the management and support of the Home, Therefore, Resolved that the Michigan Annual Conference hereby re quest and authorize the Trustees of the Home to co-operate in every way in carrying out the proposed adjustment and that they be requested and authorized to comply with such conditions as may be necessary on their part in closing this most unfortunate controversy. On motion by N. F. Jenkins to lay on the table was lost, the previous question was called for and ordered and the resolution was adopted. Yeas, 78. Nays, 52. Bishop Warne Presiding. —Bishop Warne was called to the chair and Bishop Burt retired. Memorial to the General Conference. —J. R. T. Lathrop presented the following Memorial to the General Conference and it was adopted. Dear Fathers and Brethren: We the members of the Michigan Annual Conference in session, submit the following Memorial to the General Con ference in session at Saratoga, N. Y. : 534 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

We are approaching the end of the quadrennium and respectfully peti tion: (1). That a new Episcopal Area be established, to be known as the Detroit Area, with the Episcopal Residence in Detroit; and that Bishop William Burt be the Resident Bishop of the Area. The state of Michigan throbs with a mighty life, with its metropolitan City of Detroit strategically located, and the lovely city of Grand Rapids to the west, and the state itself rapidly increasing in population and power. We are convinced that if we are to hold our place in the future years as a conquering church, there is an "Imperial Claim" upon us that such an Episcopal residence should be established. • (2). In either case, whether the Buffalo Area shall remain as it is, or a new Area created, with Detroit as its center, that Bishop Wm. Burt, our brother beloved, shall be returned. He has been abundant in labors. The high water mark which the Buffalo Area has reached is largely due to his Inspiring leadership. Everywhere and always has he stood for sound doc trine, high living, large movements. He has been wise in counsel, and brotherly in his administration. We love him for what he is, as well as for what he represents. We therefore promise with him as our leader we will, the Holy Spirit annointing, at the end of the next quadrennium, show a record of progress and victory. We therefore so petition. J. C. FLOYD. W. F. KENDRICK. J. R. T. LATHROP. W. M. PUFFER. W. P. FRENCH. LOUIS DELAMARTER. W. H. PHELPS. E. A. ARMSTRONG. HUGH KENNEDY. W. I. COGSHALL. C. S. WHEELER.

J. R. T. Lathrop moved the adoption of the memorial by a standing vote, and it was so adopted. The District Superintendents retired and the Board of Stewards were excused. Social Service. — R. E. Meader presented the report of the Social Service Committee, and it was adopted. (See report.) Camp Meeting Trustees. —M. M. Callen presented the nominations of the Eaton Rapids Camp Meeting Association for their trustees and asked their election at the hands of the conference, in harmony with the action of the Association. W. I. Cogshall moved that we decline to elect any trustees to any camp meeting. A motion to lay this motion on the table was lost, the previous question was called for and ordered, and the motion prevailed. Yeas, 59. Nays, 43. L. H. Manning moved the following, which was seconded by W. I. Cogshall, and unanimously adopted. Moved that the vote taken declining to elect trustees of camp meetings of the state is not to be understood as reflecting in any way upon the teach ings, management, or spirit of the Eaton Rapids camp meeting. 1915] JOURNAL 535

Conference Claimants Endowment.— E. A. Armstrong moved that the matter of raising $25,000, as recommended by the committee on Conference Claimants he referred to the committee of four called for in that report. Finance. —T. G. R. Brownlow presented the report of the Finance Com mittee and it was adopted. (See report.) Memorial. —E. A. Armstrong presented the following Memorial, which was adopted. Whereas there is confusion with reference to the meaning of the term "Non-resident Member" as used in the Discipline, therefore, Be it Resolved, That the Michigan Annual Conference memorializes the General Conference so to amend the Discipline that the names of those marked "Removed Without Letter" shall not be counted as the non-resident members; but that the latter term shall apply only to those whose ad dresses are known, but who are not resident within the hounds of the charge. E. A. ARMSTRONG, . R. E. MEADER, C. S. WHEELER, And eleven others. A motion to adjourn until 7:30 prevailed, the Doxology was sung and the conference was adjourned with the benediction by John Graham.

Evening Session.

The Bishop called the conference to order at 7:30. "Jesus Where'er thy People Meet," was sung. E. A. Armstrong offered prayer. Minutes. —The minutes of the afternoon session were read and ap proved. Statistics. —A. T. Cartland read the statistical report and it was adopted. (See report.) Rules. —M. M. Callen read the report of the special committee on Rules and it was adopted. (See Conference Rules.) Peace Report. —J. B. Pinckard read a report of the committee of Gen eral Reference concerning the movement for the peace of the world, and it was adopted. (See report.) Sunday Schools. — C. H. Kelsey presented the report of the committee on Sunday Schools and Young People. It was adopted. (See report.) Reforms. —J. T. LeGear presented the report of the committee on Re forms. It was adopted. (See report.) Romanism. —The Bishop exhibited a copy of a paper with the Papal flag shown flying over the United States flag on one of the battleships of the United States. He spoke of the political machinations of the Roman church, and related some instances of personal abuse received by himself and wife, and spoke of the necessity of the unpleasant work of resisting their political encroachments. His remarks were greeted with tumultuous applause. 536 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

Steward's Report. —D. C. Riehl presented the report of the Board of Stewards. It was adopted. (See report.) Maladministration. —M. M. Callen rose to a question of privilege under paragraph 255, section 3, of the Discipline and presented a written complaint that there had been errors of administration in connection with an action of the Quarterly Conference of First Methodist Episcopal Church, of Grand Rapids, in the election of a delegate to the Lay Electoral conference. He read the complaint in detail, with all the charges and specifications. John C. Floyd, Superintendent of the Grand Rapids District, read his reply to the charges made. J. R. Wooton moved that having heard both sides of the controversy, the conference take no further action. In view of the foregoing facts and actions, M. M. Callen filed a notice of an appeal to the General Conference to secure a decision on the matters involved. Supply Pastor's Endowment. —W. P. Manning presented the report of his work as Field Secretary of the Supply Pastor's Endowment Fund. It was adopted. (See report.) Hugh Kennedy moved that the conference request the re-appointment of W. P. Manning as Field Secretary of the Supply Pastor's Endowment Fund, and it was so voted. Education. —L. L. Dewey read the report of the Committee on Educa tion. It was adopted. (See report.) Nominations. —Louis DeLamarter submitted the report of the committee on Nominations, which was adopted and filed without reading. (See stand ing committees.) Visitors to Albion College. —W. J. Coates presented a report of the visit ors to Albion College, and it was accepted. Literature. —I. N. Minor read the report of the committee on Literature. It was adopted. (See report.) Field Secretary. —John Graham moved that the conference request the appointment of L. E. Lennox as Field Secretary of the Conference Claim ants Endowment Fund, at a salary of $2,000. It was so voted. Parsonages and Furniture. —C. F. Brown presented the report of the committee on Parsonages and Furniture. It was adopted. (See report.) Resolutions. —J. B. Pinckard read the report of the committee on Gen eral Reference and Resolutions. M. W. Duffey moved that the Resolution of Appreciation of Bishop Burt be adopted by a rising vote. It was so voted with hearty unanimity. ThomaB Laity moved that the Resolution of appreciation of the local church be adopted by a rising vote. It was so done. The other resolutions were adopted. (See report.) Business. —L. B. Niles read the report of the committee on Business. It was adopted. (See report.) Transfers.—The transfer of A. A. Maywood to the Detroit conference, 1915] JOURNAL 537 of C. O. Mills to the Maine conference, and of Frank Cookson to the Detroit conference was announced. Hugh Kennedy read the following resolution, which was adopted. Whereas, Rev. A. A. Maywood an honored member of the Michigan con ference has been transferred to the Detroit conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, be it Resolved, That we hereby express our appreciation of his efficient ser vice and his sterling character, and assure him of our prayers that his ministry may be rich and fruitful. HUGH KENNEDY. RUSSELL H. BREADY. Russell Bready read the following resolutions which were adopted. In-as-much as Rev. C. O. Mills, after a successful pastorate in the Al bion church, has been transferred to the Maine conference, therefore be it Resolved, That we express our appreciation of his high ministerial ideals, efficient service, manly Christian character, and assure him of our keen interest in his continued success. RUSSELL H. BREADY. HUGH KENNEDY. Evangelism. —J. C. Cook read the report of the committee on Evangel ism. It was adopted. (See report.) Treasurer's Report. —G. B. Fleming read the report of the Treasurer. It was adopted. (See report.) Missionary Askings. —W. F. Kendrick read the askings of the conference for Home Missions and Church Extension. They were adopted. (See re port.) Bishop Warne in the Chair. — Bishop Warne was called to the chair and Bishop Burt retired with his cabinet. Appointments Requested. —Hugh Kennedy moved that the conference request the following appointments: J. H. Potts, Editor of the Michigan Christian Advocate; John Graham, agent of Albion College; F. S. Goodrich and John Zedler, professors in Albion College; D. D. Martin, Secretary of Stewart Foundation and Professor of Missions at Gammon Theological Seminary. They were voted. W. H. Phelps moved that the appointment of W. H. Thompson as Super intendent of the Children's Home Society, of Pennsylvania, and of W. A. Robinson as professor of English in Dickinson College, be requested, and it was done. On motion of J. C. Floyd, the appointment was requested of R. D. Freeman as Superintendent of Clark Home, of P. R. Keplinger to the Wyoming Mission, and D. R. Lee as Professor at Chattanooga University. L. E. Lennox moved that the conference ask the Secretary to send the expression of its sympathy to A. M. Gould in his enforced absence from the conference because of impaired health. It was so ordered. Bishop Warne Speaks. — On motion of G. A. Brown, Bishop Warne was invited to address the conference. After the singing of the hymn, "A 538 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

Charge to Keep I Have," Bishop Warne spoke to the conference on his missionary journeys. Bishop Burt returned and resumed the chair. Nominations. —W. F. Kendrick read the nominations made by the cabi net and they were approved. (See conference register.) On motion of J. W. Westbrook, the Secretary was instructed to cast the ballot of the conference for Trustees of Albion College and Northwestern University. He did so, and M. L. Fox and M. L. Cook were elected trustees of Albion College, and J. C. Floyd trustee of Northwestern University. Transportation Secretaries. —Russell Bready was granted the privilege of naming his assistants from the several districts for transportation Secre taries. Supernumerary. —Under suspension of the rules, F. M. Clough was granted a change of relation from effective to supernumary. Adjournment. —M. \V. Duffey moved that after the reading of the min utes and the holding of closing devotions the appointments be read and conference adjourned. It was so ordered. The Minutes were read and approved, the hymn "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah," was sung. Bishop Burt addressed the conference, Bishop Warne offered prayer, the appointments were read and the conference ad journed with the benediction by Bishop Warne. The foregoing Is a correct and official record of the proceedings of the Michigan Annual Conference for the year 1915.

President. ^^? Secretary.

II. CERTIFICATE OF ORDINATION.

THIS CERTIFIES than on Sunday, September 12th, 1915, at Hastings, Michigan, I ordained Shirley J. Headley, William Jones, Henry Liddicoat, Arthur W. Nagler, Charles Oughton, Ralph A. Saunders, and David E. Steffe, Deacons; Also at the same hour and place, assisted by Elders, I ordained Orlow W. Carr, Franklin Harwood, Guy W. Hawiey, Henry B. Johnson, Floyd S. Kinney, Elwin K. Lewis, Andrew F. Niemann, George W. Plews, Nicholas M. Prltchard, Edward T. Smith, Clare A. Whaley, and Frank G. Wright, 1915] DISCIPLINARY QUESTIONS 539

Elders. All these having been duly elected by the Michigan Annual Con ference. Also at the same hour and place, I consecrated Herma L. Laskey, Deaconess. WILLIAM BURT.

III. DISCIPLINARY QUESTIONS.

1. Is this Annual Conference Incorporated According to the Requirement of the Discipline? It is.

2. Who have been Received by Transfer, and from what Conference? W. W. Gray, Detroit; A. Raymond Johns, Detroit; A. F. Niemann, (4th yr.) Nebraska; D. N. Lacy, Genesee. 3. Who have been Readmitted? None. 4. Who have been Received on Credentials, and from what Churches? None.

5. Who have been Received on Trial? (a) In Studies of First Year. Hubert L. Thornton, Wilburn Benson Benn, Homer A. Crumb, Wilfred A. Eley, John Wesley Stanton, Edson P. Vane, Weldon Earl Bradburn, Mearl P. Culver, John H. Hall, George Kersey, Robert S. Miller, W. Ray Prescott, James A. Brown.

(b) In Studies of Third Year. (Discipline, H 173, § 2.) None.

6. Who have been Continued on Trial? (a) In Studies of First Year. Emerald B. Dixon, (14) Emor Hice, (14) Robert G. Raymer, (14) Burley F. Lamb, (10) S. A. Percival Reakes, (12) Thomas Thomp son, (13).

(b) In Studies of Second Year. Kenneth L. English, (15); Edgar R. Cochrun, (15); Elbert L. English, (15); Clinton J. Frank, (15); William E. Goltz, (15); Ray V. Birdsall, (15); Theron Jenne, (15); Richard D. Wearne, (15); William Y. Pohly, (15); John Broxholm, (15); Burton C. Parks, (15); Gaylord C. Sheneman, (15); Wallace P. Manning, (14). (c) In Studies of Third Year. Raymond F. Pilcher, (13). (d) In Studies of Fourth Year. None.

7. Who have been Discontinued? Lafayette S. Steadman. 540 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

8. Who have been admitted into Full Membership? (a) Elected and Ordained Deacons this year. Shirley J. Headley, Wm. Jones, R. E. Saunders, Henry Liddicoat, Arthur W. Nagler; Charles Oughton, D. E. Steffe. (b) Elected and Ordained Deacons previously. None.

9. What Members are in Studies of Third Year? (a) Admitted into Full Membership this year. Arthur W. Nagler, David E. Steffe, Henry Liddicoat, Charles Ough ton, Shirley J. Headley, William Jones, R. E. Saunders. (b) Admitted into Full Membership previously. Edward S. Boyer, (12).

10. What Members are in Studies of Fourth Year? Floyd H. Cramer, (15); Clarence V. Howell, (15); Grant L. Jordan, (15); Fred J. Schleuter, (15); Herbert R. Strong, (15); Carl Critchett, (15); Lloyd Mead, (15); Leo B. Niles, 15); Ralph A. Baker, (14); Whyrom Grier, (11); Arthur J. Preston, (14); Chas. E. Thies, (14); Elmer E. Vaughn, (13). 11. What Members have Completed the Conference Course of Study? (a) Elected and Ordained Elders this year. Andrew Niemann, Orlo B. Carr, Guy W. Hawley, Henry B. Johnson, Floyd S. Kinney, Elwin K. Lewis, Geo. W. Plews, Nicholas M. Pritchard, Edward T. Smith, Clare A. Whaley, Frank G. Wright, Franklin Harwood. (b) Elected and Ordained Elders previously. None.

12. What others have been Elected and Ordained Deacons? (a) As Local Preachers. (Discipline, f 173, § 1.) None. (b) Under Missionary Rule. (Discipline, f 173, § 4.) None. (c) Under Seminary Rule. (Discipline, 1 173, § 2.) None.

13. What others have been Elected and Ordained Elders? (a) As Local Deacons. (Discipline, f 176, § 1.) None. (b) Under Missionary Rule. (Discipline, H 176, § 4.) None. (c) Under Seminary Rule. (Discipline, H 176, § 3.) None.

14. Was the Character of each Preacher examined? It was, each District Superintendent answering for the men on his District.

15. Who have been Transferred, and to what Conferences? Glenn R. Pease (probationer) Nebraska; Marion C. Bishop, N. W. 1915] DISCIPLINARY QUESTIONS 541

Indiana; Ames A. May wood, to Detroit; C. O. Mills, Maine; Frank Cookson, Detroit. 16. Who have Died? Edmund V. Armstrong, Francis A. Chapman, Thomas H. M. Cogh- lan, Frederick C. Demorest, William J. Hathaway, John Hoyt, John W. Miller, Henry J. Nichols, Allan M. Wightman, Howard Fisher, (Proprationer).

17. Who have been Located at their own Request? Franklin J. Feather, G. V. Fallis, J. C. Upton. 18. Who have been Located? None. 19. Who have Withdrawn? O. C. Bedford, John E. Slater, W. J. Wilson. 20. Who have been permitted to Withdraw under Charges or Complaints? None.

21. Who have Expelled? None. 22. What other personal Notation should be made? W. S. Colegrove, as a local Deacon from the Baptist church, Richard Norton as a local Deacon from Meth. Prot. Church, W. H. Carpenter as local Deacon from Methodist Protestant Church.

23. Who are the Supernumerary Ministers, and for what number of years consecutively has each held this Relation? W. A. Taylor, (5); A. Smith, (5); Whyrom Grier, (5); L. O. Bost- wick, (2); Alex T. Luther, (2); F. M. Cottrell, (1); C. V. Howell, (1); N. S. Tuttle, (1); J. F. Orwick, (1); F. H. Larrabee, (1) A. W. Simmons, (1); F. M. Clough, (1). 24. Who are the Retired Ministers? Geo. Bullen, Elliott Bouck, Geo. A. Buell, .7. H. Emmons, J. W. Buell, Wm. L. Mann, George Killeen, J. W. Davids, J. K. Stark, H. C. Chamberlain, F. A. VandeWalker, E. W. Wood, A. W. Bushee, James Hamilton, J. C. Chase, A. M. Gould, C. L. Barnhart, John Dobson, S. C. Strickland, Thomas Young, J. C. Dietrich, Thomas Riley, E. Wigle, A. W. Burns, J. W. Hallenbeck, L. Aler, J. Allen, E. A. Baldwin, D. F. Barnes, N. M. Barnes, J. C. Beach, J. H. Bennett, R. H. Bready, W. M. Colby, W. Z. Cole, D. Cronk, M. A. Daugherty, J. C. Dorris, J. Draper, A. N. Eldred, D. Engle, T. T. George, G. W. Goslin, L. Grosenbaugh, J. W. Hart, D. S. Haviland, H. R. Hawley, S. P. Hewitt, G. S. Hickey, J. W. Horner, C. H. Howe, C. A. Jacokes, C. W. Jones, W. Judd, A. R. Keillor, E. T. Lumber, N. D. Marsh, L. S. Matthews, H. H. Miller, G. L. Mount, J. C. New comer, E. F. Newell, A. D. Newton, J. R. Oden, G. A. Odium, L. N. Pattison, L. P. Richtmyer, I. H. Riddick, W. W. Rork, E. L. Sincleir, E. G. Stevens, A. K. Stewart, D. Streeter, E. A. Tanner, R. \V. Tindall, E. Treadgold, J. S. Valentine, G. Varion, D. M. Ward, J. W. 542 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

White, J. Wilkes, I. Wilson, N. L. Bray, R. R. Atchison, M. D. Carrel, Samuel Trewin, J. A. Bready, A. J. Morris, I. H. Skinner, B. S. Mills.

25. Who are the Triers of Appeals? H. D. Skinner, C. L. Beebe, A. F. Hart, E. W. Davis, A. H. Coors.

26. What is the Annual Report of the Conference Board of Home Missions and Church Extensions? See report. 27. What is the Annual Report of the Conference Board of Foreign Mis sions? See report. 28. What is the Statistical Report? See Statistician's Report. 29. What is the Conference Treasurer's Report? See the Conference Treasurer's Report.

30. What is the Aggregate of the Benevolent Collections ordered by the General Conference, as reported by the Conference Treasurer? $119,089.

31. What are the Claims on the Conference Fund? 135,635.

32. What has been Received on these Claims, and how has it been Applied? $27,711. See report of Conference Stewards.

33. What is the Five Per Cent of the amount raised for the Support of Con ference Claimants, and paid by the Conference Treasurer to the Board of Conference Claimants for Connectional Relief? $858. : 34. What amount has been apportioned to the Pastoral Charges within the Conference to be raised for the Support of Conference Claimants? $19,368.

35. Where are the Preachers Stationed? See List of Appointments.

36. Where shall the Next Conference be held? First Methodist Episcopal Church, Grand Rapids.

IV. APPOINTMENTS.

These appointments are all in the State of Michigan. Figures indicate year of service. "M," member; "P," probationer; "S," supply.

ALBION DISTRICT. Hugh Kennedy, Superintendent, 400 Bidwell St., Albion.

Second Year. — — AiMon A- R- J°hns M. 1 Aurelius C. J. Kendall M. 2 Allen , J. G. Phillips— S. 2 P. O. Mason R. D. 1915] APPOINTMENTS 548

— Burlington . . .Leroy Lightfoot S. 1 G. S. Robinson.. M. 5 Butler K. L. English— P. 2 Jackson, North Street P. 0. Litchfield R. D. G. A. Critchett—M. 2 Cambria E. B. Dixon — P. 1 P. O. Albion. P. O. Hillsdale R. D. Jerome and Somerset Center.. Camden and Austin W. S. C. Pellowe—S. 3 J. W. Broxholm—P. 2 P. O. Albion. Charlotte R. J. Slee— M. 5 Jones ville R. B. Cilley— M. 2 Charlotte Circuit To be supplied Leslie H. W. Thompson —M. 2 Concord C. A. Whaley—M. 3 Liberty Mearl Culver —P. 1 Devereaux R. G. Rayner —P. 1 P. O. Albion. — Eaton Center G. D. Chase M. 3 Litchfield L. B. Kenyon—M. 1 P. O. Charlotte R. D. Marengo John Hall— P. 1 Eaton Rapids W. W. Slee— M. 1 Marshall R. W. Merrill— M. 2 Eckford William Jones—M. 1 Montgomery Frontier and Amboy Charles Oughton —M. 1 Wm. E Swift— S. 1 Mosherville Hanover and Moscow William Gumser —M. 1 F. W. Nickle— M. 1 North Adams and Wheatland — Hillsdale. .Louis De Lamarter M. 2 F. L Niles— M. 1 Homer A. W. Mumford—M. 3 Osseo Henry Liddicoat— M. 2 Horton W. E. Bradburn—P. 1 Parma E. O. Gildart— S. 1 Jackson, Beatrice Isbell Partello W. R. Prescott— P. 1 H. R. E. Quant— M. 5 P. O. Eaton Rapids R. D. Jackson, Cooper Street Quincy G. D. Yinger —M. 2 H. A. Crumb— P. 1 Reading L. L. Dewey— M. 4 Jackson, First Springport ....A. S. Williams— M. 1 D. N. Lacy— M. 1 Tekonsha A. F. Hart— M. 1 Jackson, Greenwood Ave Tompkins and Winfield H. D. Skinner— M. 4 B. F. Wade— M. 2 Jackson, Haven P. O. Springport R. D. — David Evans M. 4 Waldron H. R. Strong— M. 3 Jackson, Ida F. Stiles

BIG RAPIDS DISTRICT.

Clark S. Wheeler, Superintendent, 415 Elm St., Big Rapids.

Second Year. — Ashton J. M. Barnes S. 3 Cedar Springs L. E. Price—S. 2 Barry ton Cedar Springs Circuit Franklin H. Harwood— M. 1 To be supplied — Beaverton A. T. Goslin M. 1 Clare S. W. Large—M. 1 Big Rapids, First Coleman M. L. Gardner— M. 1 E. A. Armstrong—M. 2 Coral Charles Ostrom— M. 2 Big Rapids, Circuit Edmore W. H. Holcomb— S. 1 G. F. Harris— S. 3 Entrican A. D. Hendricks— S. 1 Cadillac, First Evart J. C. Cook— M. 4 M. M. Callen— M. 2 Evart Circuit.. W. W. Chatfield— S. 2 Cadillac, Peoples' P. O. Evart R. D. N. H. Kendall— M. 2 Farwell C. W. Holden— M. 1 Cadillac Circuit Gladwin J. H. Cornelius —S. 1 W. A. Hinterman— S. 1 Gladwin Circuit. ..D. E. Wade— S. 2 P. 0. Cadillac R. D. P. O. Gladwin R. D 544 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

Greenville Thomas Cox—M. 3 Morley E. T. Smith— M. 2 Greenville Circuit Mt. Pleasant. . .J. B. Pinckard— M. 3 H. B. Johnson— M. 2 Paris A. J. McCreery— S. 2 Harrison C. E. Aldrich— S. 1 Pierson J. W. Hayward —M. 1 Hersey J. H. Buttleman — S. 1 Reed City P. A. Cross— M. 1 Hope and Edenville Remus . . . .R. E. Showerman —M. 1 J. C. Bateman— S. 1 Rosebush and Indian Mission. Howard City C. F. Brown— M. 1 E. W. Davis —M. 9 Sanford and Averill Lake View Frank Seastrom — S. 2 N. M. Pritchard— M. 1 Scottville A. E. Gay— M. 1 Leaton and Indian Mission.. Sears Henry Rubingh—S. 1 R. A. Norton— S. 2 Shepherd C. E. Davis —M. 4 P. O. Mt. Pleasant R. D. Stanton F. H. Cramer —M. 1 Leroy Milton Benedict —M. 2 Stan wood.. . .Gordon McDonald — S. 1 Ludington R. S. McGregor —M. 5 Weidman L. E. Holmes — S. 2 Luther A. F. Collins— S. 1 Wesley S. J. Headley— M. 1 Marion E. Mayhew —M. 2 P. O. Ludington R. D. McBain Elmer Vaughan —M. 3 White Cloud R. A. Baker—M. 1 Millbrook A. F. Spence—S. 1 Winn Thomas Jones—S. 1

GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT.

J. C. Floyd, Superintendent, 339 Auburn Ave., S. E., Grand Rapids.

Third Year.

Alto F. E. Chamberlain— M. 4 Grand Rapids, St. Paul Berlin J. S. Latam— S. 1 J. C. DeVinney— M. 6 Bowne R. C. Parshall— M. 1 Grand Rapids, Trinity P. O. Alto R. D. W. M. Puffer—M. 3 Byron Center and Dorr Grandville...W. M. P. Jerrett— M. 2 L. R. Wilkin— S. 2 Hart H. L. Potter—M. 1 Caledonia D. C. Riehl— M. 1 Hastings ..Russell H. Bready —M. 3 Casnovia A. C. Parsons — S. 2 Hastings Circuit... R. E. Yost— M. 5 Coopersville .... J. A. DeGraff —M. 1 Hesperia M. A. Oldt— M. 2 Courtland Circuit Holland J. W. Esveld— M. 3 E. R. Cochrun— P. 3 Holton A. R. Elliott— M. 2 P. O. Rockford R. D. Kent City J. P. Durham—M. 2 Crystal Valley A. M. Todd— S. 2 Lake Odessa. . .Thomas Laity — M. 6 Ferry C. A. Van Camp— S. 3 Lowell I. T. Weldon— M. 3 Freeport J. V. Robinson —M. 1 Middlevllle...J. H. Wesbrook—M. 6 — Fremont ....J. F. Bowerman M. 3 Montague N. P. Brown—M. 3 Grand Haven I. W. Minor— M. 3 Muskegon, Central Grand Rapids, Burton Heights E. G. Lewis— M. 5 G. B. Fleming— M. 1 Muskegon Heights Grand Rapids, Epworth J. W. Vickers— M. 1 R. C. Lord— M. 1 Muskegon. Lakeside Grand Rapids, First Karl H. Keefer— S. 1 John C. Willets— M. 3 Muskegon, Wood Ave Grand Rapids, Joy Memorial. W. I. Elmer— M. 3 O. W. Carr— M. 1 Newaygo ...Geo. K. Fairbank — M. 2 Grand Rapids, Plainfield Ave. North Muskegon.. W. L. Mann — S. 1 Geo. F. Francombe — M. 2 Oak Grove C. J. Frank — P. 1 Grand Rapids, Second Street.. Pentwater Geo. Carter — S. 3 F. H. Clapp— M. 2 Ravenna G. C. Sheneman —P. 1 1915] APPOINTMENTS 545

Rockford J. M. Jensen —M. 3 Walkerville B. S. Shaw— S. 2 Rothbury . . . Harry G. Heaton — S. 1 Wayland W. W. Gray—M. 3 Saranac John Bretz —M. 1 West Olive... Geo. P. Stanford—S. 1 Shelby C. S. Risley— M. 3 Whitehall J. W. Steffe— M. 3 Sparta W. H. Irwin— M. 2 Whitneyville H. A. Pegg— S. 1

GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT.

W. F. Kendrick, Superintendent, 521 West Eighth St. Traverse City.

Fifth Year.

Alanson Chas. C. Coors — S. 1 Lake City M. E. Hoyt—M. 2 P. O. Pelston. Levering C. S. Jenkins— S. 2 Alba E. F. Vane—P. 1 Mancelona . . .W. W. Lamport —M. 6 Alden O. C. Parmeter— S. 1 Manistee A. T. Cartland—M. 2 Arcadia A. F. Jenne —S. 1 Manton H. E. Wylie— M. 3 Bear Lake A. J. Preston —M. 3 Mesick C. S. Burchfield— M. 3 Bellaire G. W. Plews—M. 2 Mesick Circuit. .Roscoe Smith — S. 1 Bendon E. E. Ford— S. 1 Northport J. W. Stanton —P. 1 Boyne City M. W. Duffey— M. 4 Norwood D. A. Rood— M. 3 Boyne Falls and Horton's Bay Old Mission ..J. W. Shumaker— S. 1 William Shepard— S. 3 Pellston W. P. Mosher— M. 4 Central Lake J. W. Bond— S. 1 Petoskey L. H. Manning—M. 7 Charlevoix . . .Quinton Walker—M. 4 Stittsville H. E. Hoffman— S. 1 Clarion Elick Shepard— S. 1 Thompson vile. .. .E. M. Koons — S. 1 Copemish C. E. Thies —M. 4 Traverse City, Asbury East Jordan .... John Clemens —M. 1 A. A. Stephens — M. 2 East Jordan Circuit Traverse City, Central William Haskins— S. 1 W. W. McKee— M. 5 Elk Rapids E. E. Sprague— M. 2 Traverse City, Fourteenth St. Empire E. M. Oviatt—S. 1 W. E. Ragan— S. 1 Fife Lake and So. Boardman. Wexford Samuel Brooks — S. 1 S. A. P. Reakes— P. 3 Williamsburg B. C. Parks—P. 1 Frankfort W. A. Eley— P. 1 Charlevoix Indian Mission... Free Soil W. E. Smith— S. 1 Quinton Walker—M. 4 Grawn G. L. Thompson — S. 3 Kewadin Indian Mission Harbor Springs.. H. E. Walker— M. 7 Thomas Young— S. 3 Harbor Springs Circuit Northport Indian Mission .... Geo. H. Gerry— S. 1 J. W. Stanton— P. 1 Irons C. M. Shepard— S. 1 Freesoil Indian Mission Jennings C. N. Babcock — S. 1 W. E. Smith— S. 1 Kalkaska J. H. Rayle—M. 3 Honor Indian Mission Kewadin Thomas Young — S. 3 Moses Waukezoo — S. 3 Kingsley To be supplied

KALAMAZOO DISTRICT.

J. R. T. Lathrop, Superintendent, 826 Eggleston Ave., Kalamazoo.

Third Year.

Allegan G. W. Hawley— M. 1 Athens Indian Mission Athens W. A. Exner—M. 4 W. A. Exner— M. 4 510 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

Augusta W. P. Emery—M. 1 Kalamazoo, First Banfleld E. E. Rhodes. .M. 1 J. T. LeGear—M. 2 P. O. Bedford R. D. Kalamazoo, Simpson Battle Creek, First W. I. Cogshall— M. 2 F. S. Tincher— M. 2 Kalamazoo, Stockbridge Ave.. Battle Creek, Maple Street . . . J. B. Peatling— M. 6 William Chapman —M. 4 Kalamo and Maple Grove... Battle Creek, Upton Ave Carl Critchett—M. 1 W. J. Coates— M. 1 P. O. Vermontville R. D. Bellevue A. H. Coors —M. 3 Kendal and Alamo Bloomingdale H. L. Rood— M. 2 W. R. Kitzmiller— M. 5 Lacota. . .Joseph A. Frederick —S. 1 Bradley Indian Mission Martin O. J. Golden— M. 4 — Kelsey Isaacs S. 4 Mendon G. E. Wright— M. 2 Bradley R. D. Oshtemo A. L. Ellsworth— S. 2 — Breedsvillo.. James A. Douglas S. 2 Otsego F. M. Taylor— M. 4 P. O. Bloomingdale R. D. Parkville C. L. Schleuter— S. ?, — Climax ...Chas. H. Palmatier M. 3 Penfleld J. W. Foy— M. 3 — Comstock .... Geo. R. Kersey P. 1 Plainwell N. F. Jenkins— M. 1 Delton Irving Eagle —M. 1 Prairieville. ..W. D. Rowland- M. 3 Douglas W. C. Longdon — S. 3 Richland. .. .Charles Hay ward -S. 2 — Fennville A. E. Wynne S. 1 Saugatuck G. B. Millar- M. 5 — Fulton Joel Hilburn M. 1 Schoolcraft C. A. Brown- M. 2 — Galesburg A. W. Nagler M. 1 Scotts A. F. Niemann- M. 1 Ganges Emor Hice —P. 2 P. O. Albion. Glenn and Casco South Haven . . .P. R. Norton—M. 3 R. D. Wearne —P. 2 Trowbridge ..G. P. Badgeley — S. 1 Gobleville W. E. Goltz— P. 1 P. O. Otsego R. D. — Hopkins E. K. Lewis M. 3 Urbandale. . . .Raymon Pilcher —P. 2 Kalamazoo, Damon P. 0. Battle Creek R. D. Isaiah Wilson—S. 3 Vicksburg D. E. Birtch— M. 1 Kalamazoo, East Ave F. E George— M. 1

LANSING DISTRICT.

W. H. Phelps, Superintendent, 423 West Michigan Ave., Lansing.

Second Year.

Alma T. G. R. Brownlow—M. 3 Eagle G. T. Fisher -S. 2 Ashley R. V. Birdsall— P. 3 Elsie J. E. Wilkinson- -M. 2 Bannister P. D. Huff— M. 4 Grand Ledge .... J. R. Wooton- -M. 1 Bath F. S. Kinney— M. 3 Gresham Lloyd Mead- -M. 1 Belding W. E. Doty— M. 3 P. O. Nashville. Berlin and So. Berlin Hubbardston and Fowler J. S. Valentine—S. 2 W. S. Phillips- -M. 1 P. O. Ionia R. D. 6. Ionia C. E. Hoag;— M. 2 Breckenridge. . .M. A. Braund — M. 1 Ithaca C. L. Beebe -M. 3 Carson City W. W. Hurd— M. 1 Lansing, Central ..M. L. Fox -M. 2 Crystal E. C. Eldred— S. 2 Lansing, First... H. V. Wade -M. 1 Delta J. A. Brown— P. 1 Lansing, Michigan Ave.. P. O. Albion. A. H. Smith .— M. 2 Dewitt T. H. Wright— S. 2 Lansing, Mount Hope Ave... Duplain L. T. Robinson —M. 4 W. B. Benn P. P. 0. Elsie R. D. Lyons Geo. A. Brown- ■M. 1915] APPOINTMENTS 547

Maple Rapids.. G. R. Millard— M. 2 Perrinton J. G. Biery— M. 3 Mason G. W. Maxwell—M. 3 Portland C. E. Pollock— M. 1 Middleton and Sethton Potterville W. Y. Pohly— P. 2 W. D. Robinson— M. 1 Riverdale A. W. Baker—M. 3 Mulliken P. J. Schleuter— M. 1 St. Johns C. J. Kruse— M. 2 Nashville C. J. McCombe— S. 1 St. Louis S. B. Ford— M. 3 North Star Carl Seipp— M. 3 Shepardsville..J. W. Rochelle— M. 2 Okemos Geo. Brown—M. 4 Sheridan J. H. Bancroft—M. 3 Orange C. B. Hansen —M. 3 Sunfield H. W. Ellinger— M. 1 P. O. Ionia R. D. 2. Vermontville. . Charles Nease —M. 1 Orleans E. W. Morse —M. 1 Wacousta B. J. Youngs — S. 2 Ovid D. D. King— M. 2 Wheeler F. G. Dunbar— M. 2 Palo D. C. Crawford— S. L, Woodland R. E. Saunders —Ms 1

NILES DISTRICT.

William P. French, Superintendent, Crawford Apartments, St. Joseph.

Second Year.

Bangor C. H. Kelsey —M. 3 Kinderhook W. B. Fallis— M. 6 Benton Harbor. .N. A. McCune —M. 6 Keeler and Silver Creek .... Berrien Springs C. E. Edinger Herbert A. Carr— M. 3 P. O. Hartford R. D. Bronson J. M. Hagar Lawrence H. H. Harris —M. 3 Buchanan E. O. Mather —M. 4 Lawton and Mattawan Burr Oak D. E. Steffe— M. 1 F. M. Cosner— M. 5 Cassopolis T. H. Leanion — M. 1 Leonidas and Sherwood Centerville F. R. Maynard— M. 2 Leo B. Niles^M. 2 Cold water R. E. Meader —M. 6 Marcellus G. L. Jordan — M. 1 Coloma and Watervliet New Buffalo J. E. Purdy— S. 2 F. L. Blewfield— M. 4 Niles R. A. Wright— M. 7 Colon Arthur Trott— M. 2 Paw Paw and Almona Constantine A. W. Wallis— M. 1 A. O. Carman —M. 1 Decatur Edwin Tench —M. 3 Pokagon F. G. Wright— M. 1 Dowagiac A. F. Nagler —M. 2 St. Joseph J. W. Sheehan— M. 2 Eau Claire W. T. Hill— M. 1 Stevensville T. J. Avery Edwardsburg and Smith's Sturgis A. A. Geiger — M. 3 Chapel C. H. Anderson —M. 9 Three Rivers Alfred Way—M. 3 Galien E. L. English— P 1 Three Oaks . .H. L. Thornton— P. 1 Gilead To be supplied Union City O. F. Bulman—M. 2 P. O. Bronson R. D. Vandalia and Jones Girard A. E. Randall James Springsteen P. O. Coldwater R. D. White Pigeon — Hartford . . T. Porter Bennett— M. 1 John Everington S. 1

Special Appointments.

P. J. Maveety, Corresponding Secretary of the Freedmen's Aid Society, First Church, Battle Creek, Quarterly Conference. J. H. Potts, Editor of the Michigan Christian Advocate, First Church, Jackson, Quarterly Conference. 548 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

L. E. Lennox, Secretary of the Conference Claimants' Endowment Fund, First Church, Benton Harbor, Quarterly Conference. John Graham, Field Agent of Albion College, First Church, Grand Rapids, Quarterly Conference. R. D. Freeman, Superintendent, Chaplain, and Field Agent of Clark Memorial Home, Trinity Church, Grand Rapids, Quarterly Conference. W-. H. Thompson, State Superintendent Children's Home Society of Pennsylvania, Lansing Central Quarterly Conference. John Zedler, Professor in Albion College, Albion Quarterly Conference. F. S. Goodrich, Professor in Albion College, Albion Quarterly Confer ence. F. H. Larabee, Professor in Asbury College, Wilmore, Ky., Sherwood Quarterly Conference. ■W. P. Manning, Field Secretary of the Supply Pastor's Endowment Fund, Albion Quarterly Conference. D. E. Reed, Conference Evangelist, Albion Quarterly Conference. D. D. Martin, Secretary of the Stewart Missionary Foundation and Professor of Missions at Gammon Theological Seminary, Albion Quarterly Conference. W. A. Robinson, Professor in Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa., Lansing Central Quarterly Conference. P. R. Keplinger, Missionary to Wyoming Mission. D. R. Lee, Professor at Chattanooga University. Left without appointment to attend school — B. F. Lamb, E. S. Boyer, R. S. Miller.

V. ANNIVERSARIES, SUNDAY SERVICES AND SPECIAL SERVICES.

The special services were enriched by organ recitals by Mrs. Thomas Doyle, Miss Hazel Radford and Mr. Charles Maywood, all of the local church. Special vocal music was furnished by the choir under the direction of Mr. P. A. TenHaaf of Grand Rapids. The Anthems, Quartets, Duets, and Solos were very pleasing and of a high order.

Tuesday, September 7.

At 7:15 p. m. Rev. George Elliott of the Detroit Conference delivered an inspiring sermon on "Faith of Our Fathers."

Wednesday, September 8.

Ann address "Beginning of Jerusalem," was delivered at 2 p. m. by Bishop Theodore S. Henderson of Chattanooga, Tenn. At 4:30 p. m. Dr. Lynn Harold Hough, Dept. of Historical Theology of Garrett Biblical Institute, gave the first of a series of five addresses, his theme being "Voices of the Past." "The Methodist Forward Movement" was discussed at 7:30 p. m. by Bishop Henderson. 1915] ANNIVERSARIES 649

Thursday, September 9.

Rev. Ray Norton delivered the Annual Missionary Sermon at 2:00 p. m. At 4:30, Dr. Hough gave his second address, his theme being, "The Strategic Position of Methodism Today." The evening address was delivered by the Honorable Charles W. Fair banks, Ex-Vice President of the United States, from the theme, "What Does our Present Civilization Owe the Christian Ministry-"

Friday, September 10.

The Albion College Banquet was served at noon in the I. O. O. P. hall by the Ladies of the Methodist Church. Toastmaster Dr. Samuel Dickie, President of Albion College, introduced Dr. P. J. Maveety, who spoke to the theme —Methodism has planted schools all through the South for the black man. "Has it Paid." The Rev. Thomas Nicholson gave a toast on, Method ism was born in the University of Oxford —"Has she been true to her heritage." "The New Vision," was responded to by the Rev. George Rich mond Grose, President of DePauw University. The Anniversary of the Woman's Foreign Mission Society was held at 3 p. in.. Dr. and Mrs. Springer of Loonda, Africa, giving addresses. At 4:30, Dr. Hough spoke on "The Making of a Voice." In the evening, Dr. M. S. Rice of North Woodward Church, Detroit, delighted the audience with his lecture, "The Devil Take the Hindmost."

Saturday, September 11.

The Woman's Home Missionary Society held their anniversary at 2:00 p. m., the address being given by Mrs. Ida E. Miner, Superintendent of the Deaconness Home, Brooklyn. At the meeting of the Conference Historical Society, Rev. John Graham spoke on "My First Presiding Elder," and Rev. Arthur Smith on "An Evangelistic Ministry." Dr. Lynn Harold Hough, gave an address at 4:30 on "The Preacher as a Student." Bishop Frank Warne of Lucknow, India, set forth at the evening meet ing the great opportunities and responsibilities of our work in India.

Sunday, September 12.

At 9:00 a. m., Rev. W. I. Cogshall conducted the Conference Lovefeast and at 10:30 the presiding Bishop, William Burt delivered a sermon on "Peace." The Ordination of Deacons and Elders and the Consecration of a Deacon ess occurred at 2 : 00 p. m. At 4:00 there was held at session of the Hastings Sunday School which was addressed by Dr. W. S. Bovard, Secretary of the Board of Sunday Schools. It was reported that the Sunday School had an enrollment of 801.

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At the evening session Dr. Lynn Harold Hough gave his last lecture, his theme being, "The Strategy of the Cross."

On Wednesday September 8, the second annual Banquet of the Con ference Classes and Board of Examiners was held at the Barry Hotel, R. A. Wright acting as toastmaster and R. J. Slee, C. E. Hoag and L. H. Manning responding to toasts.

Minister's Wives Association.

On September 11, 1915, at the Methodist parsonage, Hastings, the minister's wives organized a society to be known as the Minister's Wives Association of the Michigan Conference. The object of the society is: 1. To promote sociability among the wives of the ministers of this conference. 2. To be the means of mutual benefit in regard to the solving of the problems confronting a pastor's wife. 3. Our Motto, One in Christ Jesus. For list of officers see list of Conference Officers.

V. HOME MISSIONARY APPROPRIATIONS.

Albion District. Luther $50 00 Millbrook 64 00 00 Allen $30 Paris 50 00 30 00 Burlington Sanford 64 00 10 00 Cambria Sears 72 00 10 00 Devereaux Stanwood 40 00 20 00 Horton White Cloud 60 00 Jerome 20 00 20 00 Liberty $1,052 00 North Street 30 00 Indian Work. Total $170 00 Leaton $80 00 Rosebush 80 00

Big Rapids District. Total to District $1,212 00 White Work.

Ashton $60 00 Grand Rapids District. Barryton 50 00 Beaverton 50 00 Berlin $40 00 Big Rapids Circuit 60 00 Crystal Valley 50 00 Cadillac People's 40 00 Lakeside 40 00 Coral 48 00 North Muskegon 50 00 Entrican 50 00 Oak Grove 42 00 Evart Circuit 72 00 West Olive 50 00 Gladwin Circuit 50 00 Rothbury 50 00 Harrison 50 00 Hersey 72 00 Total $322 00 Hope and Edenville 50 00 1915] HOME MISIONARY APPROPRIATIONS 551

Grand Traverse District. Kalamazoo District. White Work. White Work.

Alanson $126 00 Douglas $50 00 Alden 72 00 Saugatuck •....:.. 50 00 Arcadia 110 00 Richland 30 00 Bendon 112 00 Comstock 30 00 Clarion 50 00 East Jordan Circuit 100 00 Total White Work $160 00 Grawn 50 00 Harbor Springs Circuit... 150 00 Indian Work. Irons 150 00 Jennings 100 00 Athens Indian Mission... $80 00 Bradley Mesick Circuit 100 00 Indian Mission . . 46 00 Old Mission 50 00 Stittsville 50 00 Total Indian Work... $126 00 Thompsonville 150 00 14th Street, Traverse City. 100 00 Total for District $286 00

Total White Work $1,469 00

Indian Work. Lansing District.

Charlevoix Indian Mission. 00 Bannister $25 00 $30 Crystal Freesoil Indian Mission ... 30 00 40 00 Honor Indian Mission 30 00 Palo 25 00 Kewadi ii Indian Mission . . 30 00 Mulliken 12 00 Northport Indian Mission. 56 00 Total $102 00 Total Indian Work

New Work $145 40 Niles District.

Total for District $1,790 40 Stittsville $50 00 Vandalia 25 00 Galien 39 00

Total $114 00

I concur in the above appropriations. Signed, WILLIAM BURT.

HOME MISSIONARY OFFICIAL ASKINGS.

The Conference endorsed the following official askings to be sent to the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension. Home Missions —amount needed for English speaking people.. $4,408 00 Amount needed by Syrian settlement work in Grand Rapids.. 300 00 Amount needed for Italian and Russian work in Albion 200 00 Amount needed for work among Indians 462 00 Church extension 3,000 00

Total recommendation $8,370 00 652 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

VI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS.

I. OF THE TREASURER.

G. B. FLEMING, Treasurer.

RECEIPTS.

From the Book Concern $5,036 00 From Michigan Christian Advocate 1,231 22 From Board of Conference Claimants 250 00 For Conference Expenses and Publishing Minutes 581 12 From the Churches of Michigan Conference 64,827 00 Carried over from last year : 2 17 Collection for Mrs. II. J. Nichols 137 54 Sunday Collection for Conference Claimants 90 38 Gift from Clark Memorial Church for Missions 31 00

Total cash receipts $72,686 43 Total vouchers 76.260 00

Total cash and vouchers $148,046 43

DISBURSEMENTS. Cash. Vouchers. To Foreign Missions $15,168 00 $12,610 00 To Home Missions and Church Extension 13,608 00 3,611 00 Freedman's Aid Society 2,383 00 600 00 General Education 1,171 00 71 00 Children's Fund 1,261 00 493 00 Albion College : 3,593 00 479 00 Board of Sunday Schools 1,963 00 275 00 Church Temperance Society 51100 54 00 Woman's Foreign Missionary Society 14 00 15,600 00 Woman's Home Missionary Society 3 00 9,007 00 American Bible Society 882 00 54 00 Central Office Epworth League 95 00 212 00 Methodist Brotherhood 8 00 U. of M. 1'astor 292 00 18 00 Clark Home 778 00 732 00 Aldrlch Home 495 00 598 00 Michigan Conference Claimants Endowment 553 00 9,900 00 Other Objects : 81 00 20,885 00 Support Conference Claimants 24.518 00 235 00 Support of Bishops 3,490 00 801 00 General Conference Expenses 1,093 00 25 00 To Dr. Floyd Local work for W. I. Elmer 5 00 To Mrs. II. J. Nichols, conference offering 137 54 To conference expenses and publishing Minutes 583 29

Total disbursements $72,G80 43 $76,200 00

Total Cash and Voucher $148,946 43 1915] REPORTS OF OFFICERS 553

II. OF THE BOARD OF STEWARDS.

Claims on Conference Funds $35,635 00 Paid on Claims seventy-five per cent.

RECEIPTS.

Cash on hand $165 97 Collections from charges 17,388 00 Book Concern 5,530 00 Board of Conference Claimants 250 00 Michigan Christian Advocate 1,231 00 Board of Trustees 4,526 00 Blsscll Fund 150 00 Expense Account 43 29 Sunday Collection 90 48

Personal Free will offerings : P. J. Maveety $30 00 D. D. Martin 5 00 D. B. Reed 5 00 John Zedler 15 00 F. S. Goodrich 5 00 W. P. Manning 5 00 H. W. Thompson 20 00 J. H. Potts 30 00 L. E. Lennox 5 00 $120 00 $29,500 74

EXPENDITURES. Printing, stationery, and stamps $42 05 Five per cent Connectional Fund 858 00 D. C. Rlehl, Services 100 00 Cash in expense account 1915 50 00 Paid Claimants 27,771 00 Cash In Contingent Fund 679 69 $29,500 74

ESTIMATES FOR YEAR 1915-1916. ANNUITY FUND.

Ministers, 2,116 years at $10.00 $21,100 00 Widows, 1,300 years at $5.00 0,500 00 Children, Fathers years at $2.00 178 00

$27,838 00 Less Receipts from other Sources 11,093 00

$10,145 00 Add 5 per cent, for Connectional Fund 809 00

$17,014 00 Towards Necessitous Fund 2,354 00

Total amount to be apportioned to the Charges $19,308 00 554 MICHIGAN ANNUAL, CONFERENCE [1915

Apportioned to Districts as Follows : Albion District $3,012 00 Big Rapids District 2,016 00 Grand Rapids District 3,348 00 Grand Traverse District 2,001 00 Kalamazoo District 2,943 00 Lansing District 3,370 00 Niles District 2,686 00 $19,308 00 THE FOLLOWING IIAVE RELINQUISHED THEIR CLAIMS. No. Name. Postoffice. Yrs. Service. Amount. 1. Perrlne, Mrs. W. H., Valley City, N. D 23 $103 00 2. Quincy, Mrs. J. A 4 18 00 3. Lumber, E. T., 211 N. Sherman St., Bay City 9 81 00 4. Miller, Hale n., 828 N. Monterey St., Alhambra Cal... 10 90 00

DISTRIBUTION. MINISTERS. No. Name. Postoffice. Yrs. Service. Ann'y Necess'y. Total 1. Aler, Levi, Cross Village 16 $144 $144 2. Allen James, 35 Hatch Ave., Coldwater 40 360 300 3. Atchison, R. R., Woodland 27 243 243 4. Baldwin. A. E., Weedsport, N. Y 31 279 279 5. Barnes, D. F., Rapid City. R. D. No. 1 49 441 441 6. Barnes, N. M., Gnrretsvllle, 0 12 108 45 153 7. Barnbart, C. L., 19 Park Place, Coldwater 32 288 28S 8. Beach, J. C, Buchanan, R. D. No. 1 19 171 171 9. Bennett, J. II., Ada 17 153 153 10. Bray, N. L., Big Rapids 42 378 378 11. Bready, J. A., 330 Eureka Ave., Grand Rapids 37 333 333 12. Bready, R. H.. 1030 Chester Ave., Grand Rapids 34 306 306 13. Buell, J. W., Grandvilie 33 297 297 14. Buell, George A., 316 Sprague Ave., Kalamazoo 35 315 315 15. Bullen, George, Muskegon Heights 26 234 234 16. Burns, A. W., 309 Monroe St., Albion 25 225 225 17. Bushee, A. W., 117 Euclid Ave., Jackson 7 63 63 18. Carrell, M. D.. 104 Falrmount Ave., State College, Pa. 41 369 369 19. Chamberlain, H. C, Milford 29 261 261 20. Colby, W. M.. 311 King St., Owosso 34 306 60 366 21. Cole, W. Z., Moscow, Idaho 13 117 60 177 22. Crouk Delos, Litchfield 28 252 252 23. Daughexty, M. A., 4872 Osceola St., Denver, Col 42 378 378 24. Davids, J. W., Charlotte 30 270 270 25. Dietrich, J. C, E. Lansing 17 153 60 213 26. Dobson, John, 400 E. Cass St., Albion 21 189 189 27. Dorris, J. C, 39 E. Milwaukee St., Detroit 21 189 189 28. Draper, J., Hart 5 45 45 29. Eldred, A. N., 729 Ogden Ave., Benton Harbor 26 234 45 279 30. Emmons, J. H., 1013 E. Erie St., Albion 20 ISO 180 31. Engle David, 817 Kalamazoo Ave., Petoskey 36 324 324 32. George T. T., 330 Eastern Ave., Grand Rapids 41 369 369 33. Goslln, G. W., 202S Monroe St., Madison Wis 40 360 360 34. Gould, A. M„ 725 Clinton St.. Kalamazoo 37 333 333 35. Grosenbaugh, L.. 723 Michigan Ave., Petoskey 19 171 171 36. Hallenbeck, J. W., 95 Fairmount Ave., Detroit 39 351 351 37. Hamilton James, 435 Ethel Ave., Grand Rapids 46 414 414 1915] REPORTS OP OFFICERS 555

No. Name. Postofflce. Yrs. Service. Ann'y Ncccss'y. Total 38. Hart, J. W., 322 S. Washington St., Wbittler, Cal 16 $144 $144 30. Havlland, D. S., Lakevlew 17 153 90 243 40. Hawley, H. R., Morley 20 180 60 240 41. Hewitt, S. P., Kewadin 22 198 60 258 42. Hlckey, G. S., 67 King St., Detroit 27 243 243 43. Horner, J. W., 149 Crescent St., Grand Rapids 16 144 144 44. Howe, C. H., Lamont 19 171 171 45. Jacokes. C. A., Lowell, R. D. No. 48 40 3G0 60 420 46. Joups. C. W., Wayland 16 144 144 47. Judd Wm., Lyons 24 216 216 48. Keillor, A. R., 121 E. Cedar St., Boyne City 22 198 60 258 49. Kllleen George, 2201 Ave. A., Flint 23 231 231 50. Mann, W. L., Muskegon, R. D. No. 3 7 63 45 108 51. Marsh, N. D., 317 John St., Charlotte 21 189 105 294 02. Matthews, L. S., RIdgeley, Md 17 153 153 53. Morris, A. J., Frecland 13 117 117 54. Mount, G. L„ 209 Summit St., Ypsllantl 34 310 310 55. Newell, E. F., Lansing, R. D. No. 6 29 261 261 56. Newcomer, J. C, Harpers Ferry, W. Va 15 135 135 57. Newton, A. I).. 907 Ellis St., Ypsllantl 35 815 105 420 58. Oden, J. .R, C325 Fountain St., Los Angeles, Cal 21 189 105 294 59. Odium, G. A., 630 55th Ave., Van Couver, B. C 28 256 256 60. Pattlson, L. N., 532 Packard St., Ann Arbor 16 144 144 61. RIchtmeyer, L. P., 907 Erie St., Albion 12 108 75 183 62. Rlddlck, I. H., Albion, R. D 35 315 315 63. Riley, T., 333 Washington Ave., Lansing 7 63 63 64. Rork, W. W., 1546 Sherman St., Grand Rapids 27 243 243 65. Slncller, E. L., Coats Grove 17 153 75 228 66. Stark, J. K., Grand Rapids 34 306 306 67. Streetcr, Douglas, Big Rapids 9 81 81 68. Stevens, E. G., Cranesville, Pa 12 108 45 153 69. Stewart, A. K., Chcrrelyn, Col 23 207 207 70. Strickland. S. C, 302 Monroe St., Grand Raplils 35 315 315 71. Tanner, E. A., Otsego 31 279 279 72. Tindall, R. W., 429 Michigan Ave., Big Rapids 16 144 30 174 73. Treadgold, E., Forest, Can 12 10S 108 74. Valentine, J. S., Saranac, R. D. 6 34 306 306 75. Varion George, Elsie 26 234 234 76. Van De Walker, F. A., Camden, N. Y 28 252 252 77. Ward, D. M., Farmlngton, R. D. No. 1 20 180 180 78. White, J. W„ Constantlne 26 234 60 294 79. Wlgle, E., Grand Rapids 17 153 153 80. Wilks, Joseph, 610 19th St., Pacific Grove, Cal 24 216 216 81. Wilson Isaiah, 1127 Race St., Kalamazoo 37 333 333 82. Wood, E. W., 248 E. 11th St., Traverse City 25 225 80 255 88. Young, Thomas, Kewadin 29 261 261

WIDOWS. No. Name. Postofflce. Yrs. Service. Ann'y Necess'y. Total 1. Aldrich, Mrs. W. J., 523 Lyon St., Grand Rapids 25 112 112 2. Armstrong, Mrs. E. V., Kalamazoo, R. D., No. 9.... 30 135 50 185 3. Bangs, Mrs. F. B., 617 Hall St., Euton Rapids 7 31 30 61 4. Barnes. Mrs. G. S.. 523 Grove St., Petoskey 11 49 49 5. Barrett, Mrs. Wright, 1130 West St.. Kalamazoo 16 72 72 6. Bennett, Mrs. L. M., 277 S. Tlinyer St., Ann Arbor.. 23 103 103 7. Carlisle, Mrs. J. II., 2058 Francis Ave, (irand Rapids 33 148 148 8. Chapman, Mrs. F. A 28 126 95 221 9. Clubine, Mrs. J., 403 W. Center St., Albion 24 108 60 168 556 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

No. Name. Postofflce. Yra. Service. Ann'y Necess'y. Total 10. Coghlan, Mrs. T. H. M., 310 W. Franklin Ave., Lansing 14 $03 50 $113 11. Cogshall, Mrs. I.. 74 Hull St., Coldwater 34 153 153 12. Dayton, Mrs. J. X., 95 Church St., Coldwater 44 108 198 13. Demorest, Mrs. F. C, Indlanola, la 14. Donaldson. Mrs. George, 55 No. Shore Drive, So. Haven 22 00 00 15. Edmonds, Mrs. L. M.. 657 S. Union St., Appleton, Wis 37 186 106 16. Elder, Mrs. W. W., Kingfisher, Okla 7 31 31 17. Force, Mrs. J. P., 306 Green St., Dowaglac 10 85 85 18.. Freeman, Mrs. P. J., 217 Mingo St., Albion 16 72 30 102 10. Gilbert. Mrs. G. L., 113 E. 13th St., Marlon. Ind 6 27 30 57 20. Glass, Mrs. F., 828 Cherry St., Grand Rapids 23 103 103 21. Glass. Mrs. W. F., 24 Stewart Ave., Fremont 13 58 30 88 22. Green, Mrs. D. A., Traverse City, K. 1). No. 4 21 04 30 124 23. Greenstead, Mrs. J., 615 I'nlon St., Traverse City. . 6 27 27 24. Griffin. Mrs. L. J., Shelby 16 72 72 25. Haight, Mrs. G. L., 5722 Monte Vista St., Los Angeles Cal 30 135 135 26. Hatheway, Mrs. W. J., 2230 Francis Ave., Gd. Rapids 32 144 144 27. Heath, Mrs. Willard, 815 \V. Front St., Traverse City 19 85 85 28. Hieks. Mrs. G. S., .'102 S. K St., Tamma. Washington. 10 45 45 20. Hill, Mrs. T. J.. 2230 Albatross St.. San Diego, Cal... 0 40 40 30. Hopkins. Mrs. J. II., 2138 Gilpin St., Denver, Co 22 09 99 31. Janes. Mrs. F. N., Hart 24 108 108 32. Jennings, Mrs. Wm, 2218 Webster St., San Francisco, Cal 4 18 18 33. Johnson, Mrs. W. W., 1540 Sherman St.. Grand Rapids 7 31 31 34. Jordan. Mrs. II. D„ 411 Fitch St., Albion 22 99 45 144 35. Klosc, Mrs. John, 831 Turner St., Grand Rapids.... 24 108 108 36. Laufman, Mrs. W. L., Bear Lake 20 90 90 37. Lyon. Mrs. E. R.. 109 S. Mingo St., Albion 15 67 45 112 38. Maraolf, Mrs. J., 32 Colfax St., Grand Rapids 15 67 07 39. Master, Mrs. L., 227 S. fnion St.. Grand Rapids 32 144 144 40. McCoy, Mrs. F. L., Cor. 14th & Walker Sts.. Salem Ore. 12 54 54 41. MeKcc, Mrs. S. D., 417 W. VanBoren St., Battle Creek 10 72 150 222 42. Messner, Mrs. J. E., 108 Bostwick Ave.. Gd. Rapids 13 58 80 88 43. Mlddleton. Mrs. R. N.. Mancelona 15 07 45 112 44. Nichols, Mrs. H. J.. Greenville 12 54 50 104 45. Nix, Mrs. F. II., Ovid 7 81 31 46. Odle, Mrs. E. L.. Reed City 5 22 48 70 47. Parsons, Mrs. D. W., Hesperla : 34 153 153 48. Parsons. Mrs. W. II.. 4310 Berkley Ave., Chicago, 111. 10 72 72 49. Pescbman, Mrs. J. F., Martin 14 63 63 50. Reid, Mrs. J. W., 1540 Sherman St., Grand Rapids.. 23 103 103 51. Roberts, Mrs. J., 500 Michigan Ave., Albion 19 85 105 100 52. Rolfe, Mrs. A. A., 1288 W. 25th St.. Los Angeles Cal. 18 81 00 171 53. Shier, Mrs. R., Otsego 18 81 81 54. Smith, Mrs. M. W. F., 100 E. Cass St., Albion 22 90 99 55. Sprague, Mrs. J. A., 211 W. Cedar St.. Kalamazoo.... 5 22 22 50. Steele, Mrs. X. M.. 109 Mingo St.. Albion 27 121 121 57. Stlncbcomb, Mrs. W. R., Schoolcraft 30 135 135 58. Swift. Mrs. W. J., 1546 Sherman St., Grand Rapids.. 28 126 120 50. Thomas. Mrs. C. G., 400 Ottawa St., Lansing 29 130 130 00. Tubbs, Mrs. C. D., Paw Paw 0 27 45 72 01. Tuthlll, Mrs. G. W., Hanover 48 21G 210 02. Van Antwerp. Mrs. C. T., Lakeview 13 58 45 103 03. Weeks. Mrs. G. W., 1313 Chicago Ave.. Kvanston, 111. 6 27 27 64. Wheeler, Mrs. A. J., White Pigeon 30 102 162 65.' White. Mrs. Joshua, Galesburg 0 66. Whitman, Mrs. B..H., 608 Boyne Ave., Boyne City 19 S5 90 175 1915] REPORTS OP OFFICERS 557

No. Name. Postofflce. Yrs. Service, Ann's- Necess'y. Total 67. Whitman, Mrs. P. E., 358 Maple Ave., Holland 18 $81 $81 68. Wlghtman, Mrs. I. R. A., Fruitport, K. D. No. 1 . . . . 29 130 75 205 69. Wlghtman. Mrs. A. M., Central Lake 3 18 90 103 70. • Woodard, Mrs. D. C, Ovid 0

SPECIAL. No. Name. Postofflce. Yrs. Ann'y Necess'y Total 71. Hoyt, Mrs. J., South Valley, N. Y 0 95 95

CHILDREN OP WIDOWS. Father's Yrs. Ann'ty. Total 1. Coghlan, Margaret F 23 41 41 2. Demorest, Lois 3. Lyon, Mlnette 15 27 27 4. Nichols, Charles 12 21 21 5. Nichols, Ciodfrey V 12 21 21 6. Tubus, Alice 6 10 10 7. Whitman, Ada 18 32 32 8. Wlghtman, Paul 3 5 5

Ml. TREASURER BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

Report of E. J. PHELPS, Treasurer Hoard of Trustees, Michigan Annual Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church.

Amount of fund close of business August 31, 1915 $171,741 50 Amount of fund close of business August 31, 1914 167,773 16

Increase for year $3,968 34 Net amount on hand close of business August 31, 1914 $107,773 10

INCREASE. Division St. M. E. Church, Grand Rapids $75 00 Blssell & Whltvvorth funds Interest Account 4,939 90 Subscription Account 7,234 00 General Fund 112 03 Rent Account (less outlay) 134 30 Annuitants Fund, John O. Cowan 500 00 Annuitants Fund, Mrs. Carrie Fox 1,000 00 Liberty Parsonage Fund, Albion District 57 36 Ransom Parsonage Fund, Albion District 40 00 (From sale of parsonages there.) Jubilee Fund Account 1,792 50 Annuity cancelled by decease of Julia 1). Chamberlain. 1,000 00

$10,885 87 DECREASE. Paid Board Stewards for distribution $5,008 45 Paid Salaries Account 1,800 00 Paid Expense Account 35!) 28 Paid balance our share Swarthout & Master bill for separation 674 24 Paid Annuities 203 01 Notes charged off 1,211 95

•No. annuity. 558 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

Annuitants Fund, Decrease $1,000 00 By transfer (per order Board of Trustees) of Jaa. B. Taylor Fund, to Clark Memorial Home Trustees 1,500 00 By transfer per order as above of Annuitants Fund of Jas. B. Taylor to Trustees Clark Memorial Home 500 00 $12,917 53 $3,968 34

Net amount August 31, 1915 $171,741 50

This amount is tarried In the following accounts : Endowment Fund $151,715 84

OTHER ENDOWMENT FUNDS.

Ransom Parsonage Fund, Albion District $40 00 Liberty Parsonage Fund, Albion District 57 36 Alice J. Robinson Fund 500 00 Geo. G. Whitworth and Wife Fund 1,000 00 M. R. Blssell Fund 500 00 Legacy Chas. W. Watkins 443 92 John and Eliza Hicks Memorial Fund 2,000 00 Memorial Fund 50 00 Ionia Camp Meeting Fund 2S0 22 Julia A. Eddy Memorial Fund 500 00 Legacy Lansing District 425 00 Estate M. Ida Stafford 881 22 Robinson Church Fund 378 50 Chas. W. Hard Estate 0G0 01 Real Estate Hillsdale 50 00 Bequest of Manley Chase 677 00 Annuitants Fund 7,050 00 15,499 23

Total Endowment Funds $107,215 07

Board of Stewards for distribution 4,526 43

$171,741 50 Which is accounted for as follows : On deposit in Knlamazoo National Bank $6,900 02 Mortgage Bonds, J. H. Burke 4,000 00 Mortgage Bonds, Bryant Paper Co 4,000 00 Mortgage Bonds, Wm. Shakespeare, Jr. and wife 1,000 00 Land Contracts 172 00 Mortgnges 70,320 89 Interest bearing notes 37,794 29 Non-interest bearing notes 40,552 15 Unsigned pledges 35 00 Jubilee pledges 050 90 Stocks, Peninsula Portland Cement Company 500 00 Real Estate 5,000 00 Centervllle Real Estate Income Acct 65 11 L. E. Lennox Jubilee Expense Acct 91 14 $171,741 50 1916] REPORTS OF OFFICERS 559

ANNUITANTS FDND. Annuity Mrs. F. H. Buck $100 00 $5 00 Mary B. Hawn 200 00 10 00 Rev. A. M. Gould 1,450 00 50 00 Mary C. Relyea 100 00 5 00 Mary Baxter 2,000 00 100 00 Martba M. Hall 1,000 00 50 00 Marietta C. Bishop 200 00 10 00 Hannah Smith 500 00 25 00 John G. Cowan 500 00 25 00 Mrs. Carrie Fox 1,000 00 50 00

$7,050 00 $330 00

Total amount of annuities paid this year $203 61

VALUATIONS OF REAL ESTATE.

Kalamazoo, Michigan $2,000 00 Kalkaska, Michigan 300 00 Pellston, Michigan 200 00 Lockport, Michigan 2,000 00 Decatur, Michigan 50 00 " Lyons, Michigan 150 00

$5,600 00 Land Contracts: P. T. Cook $172 00 Burton S. Mills and wife (Valued by L. E. Lennox at $20,000.00.) Amount of credit to Board of Stewards for distribution : For Interest $4,939 96 Income Fund, Division St. M. E. Church, BIssell & Whltworth Funds. ... 75 00 Rental Account (less outlay) 134 36 .

$5,149 32 Less expense account $359 28 Less annuities paid 263 61 ■ 622 89

$4,526 43

Amount for distribution last year $5,608 45 Amount for distribution this year 4,526 43

Decrease $1,082 02

The salary of the secretary and the special expenses of the Jubilee Fund Cam paign also legal expenses in connection with separation of the Clark Memorial Fund are deducted from the Endowment Fund. All other expenses are deducted from the Income Account. 560 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

IV. TREASURER CLARK MEMORIAL HOME.

In the following report are the receipts and payments made by me between September 1, 1913, and August 31, 1914, and which have not previously been reported. CASH RECEIPTS.

Amount received from Mr. E. J. Phelps, former Treasurer. . $3,607 04 Fr. Recall Endowment Fund —J. B. Taylor.. $2,500 00 Fr. Annuity Endowment Fund —J. B. Taylor. 000 00 Fr. Bills Receivable— C. S. Travis 1.000 00 Fr. Church Collections —Conf. Treas 770 50 Fr. Church Collections —Various Churches. . . 373 30 Fr. Jas. Donovan —On land contract ISO 00 Fr. Chauncey Hardy — On land contract 82 00 Fr. O. F. Webster—On land contract 100 00 Fr. C. J. Klrkland —On land contract 100 00 Fr. One of contesting heirs 300 00 Fr. Miscellaneous Expense Items 383 48 Fr. Larrabee Mortgage —In full by H. Severn 1,800 00 Fr. Miscellaneous Items 2 50 Fr. Produce Sold 159 11 Fr. Baxter Prop. (1 house and lot sold.).... 1,000 00 Fr. Rent 338 00 Fr. Endowment 7.083 02 Fr. Maintenance 8.323 77 Fr. Interest 2,497 31 27,498 99

Total Receipts $31 .10(5 03 Total Payments (See below) 21,016 64

Amount on hand August 31, 1915 $10,089 39 Treasurer $9,801 52 Assistant Treasurer 287 87 Respectfully submitted, L. L. SKILLMAN, Treasurer. CASH PAYMENTS. To Bills Receivable (Temporary loan to C. S. Travis) .... $1,000 00 To Bills Payable (Mrs. Woolsey) 20 00 To Insurance Premium (Read property) 16 25 To C. S. Travis (Mortgage) 0,000 00 To Wlddlcomb Estate (Mortgage) 2,500 00 To Repairs and Improvements 251 00 To New Safe 105 53 To Interest 109 42 To General Expense 2,983 03 To Annuities 465 00 (Payments made by Asst. Treas.) To Superintendent and Matron 1,270 03 To House Labor 1,151 40 To Nurse and Doctor 402 25 To Farm Labor 244 20 To Provisions 1,244 18 To Water 88 17 To Fuel 819 97 To Light 115 55 To Drugs (11 80 To Repairs 98 66 To Miscellaneous 407 88 1915] REPORTS OF OFFICERS 561

To Special $711 62 To Taxes and Insurance G89 73 To Farm and Stock 200 37

Total Payments $21,016 64

ASSETS. Cash on hand $10,089 39 Land Contracts 8,3.79 07 Mortgages 29,550 00 Real Estate as follows 03,550 00 Clark Memorial Home $50,000 00 Sarah A. Mead 1,250 00 Mary Baxter 5,500 00 Jennie Foster (Ogden Clly Lots) 200 00 Lydla A. Dolph (Ovid property) 600 00 Sbafer and wife (Grand Itapids Prop.) 6,000 00 Stocks and Bonds 2,900 00 $114,468 46

LIABILITIES. . Annuity Maintenance Fund (Hannah Smith) $500 00 Annuity Endowment Fund as follows 7,200 00 Marietta C. Bishop $300 00 D. and H. Mather 200 00 Mary Baxter 6,000 00 Mary Pratt 200 00 J. B. Taylor 500 00 Bills Payable (Mrs. Woolsey) 400 00 Clark Home Plant 50.000 00 Endowment Fund (See below) 27,992 49 Maintenance Fund (See below) 25,875 97 Recall Endowment Fund (J. B. Taylor) 2,500 00

Total liabilities $114,468 40

POSSIBLE ASSETS — (May come to Home later.) Fr. Mrs. Leonard's estate (actual) $2,000 00 Fr. Warren Fisher estate (estimated) 20,000 00 Fr. Kate Randall estate (estimated) 2,000 00 Fr. Signed Pledges as follows 41,999 00 Pledges drawing No Interest $25,350 00 1 per cent Interest 5,350 00 2 per cent Interest 925 00 2% per cent Interest 100 00 3 per cent Interest 450 00 4 per cent interest 75 00 5 per cent Interest 9,449 00 6 per cent Interest 275 00 7 per cent Interest 25 00 Total possible assets $05,999 00 POSSIBLE LIABILITIES. Contracts with fifteen (15) residents of the Home that we are obliged to keep during their lifetime. 562 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

ENDOWMENT FDND. J. li. Roddick $1,000 00 L. T. Wilmarth and wife 500 00 J. F. Raider and R. M. Glazier 500 00 Julia A. Eddy 630 18 Miscellaneous amounts received prior to Sept. 1, 1914.... 12,458 20 Miscellaneous amounts received fr. 9/1/14 to 8/31/15 7,083 02 Elizabeth Johnstone 1,321 00 C. R. Sllgh 1,000 00 Julia Chamberlin Estate 3.500 00

Total endowment fund $27,992 49

MAINTENANCE FDND. Fr. Hester Ann Hubbard $507 74 Fr. A. J. Eldred 100 00 Fr. Mary Wlthnm 400 00 Fr. W. M. & A. H. Pringlo 1,819 48 Fr. Harriett E. VIele 1,237 65 Fr. Antoinetta A. Brown 1,468 24 Fr. Josephine Hogle 1,395 44 Fr. Edna A. Storrs 632 08 Fr. Elizabeth Woolsey 3,486 85 Fr. Alta Jane Irish 1,615 94 Fr. Carrie B. Cole 1,800 00 Fr. Income account 92 20 Fr. Wm. Montgomery 1,200 00 Fr. C. R. Stearns 430 00 Fr. Baxter Real Estate Income 323 63 Fr. Various Sources 8,323 77 Fr. Jennie Foster 1,100 00 Fr. Lydia C. Dolph 000 00 Fr. M. L. Shafer and wife 6.000 00 Fr. Church Collections 1,149 80 Fr. Interest 2,417 24 Fr. Miscellaneous Items 2 50 Produce Account 159 11 Fr. Rent 338 00

Total Maintenance Receipts $36,599 67

To Annuities Account $465 00 To Expense Account 2,326 48 To Loss and Gain 69 28 To Repairs and Improvements 3r>6 53 To Assistant Treas. for Disbursements 7,500 41

Total Maintenance Payments 10,723 70

Net amount of Maintenance Fund $25,875 97 1915] REPORTS OF DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS 563

MEMORIAL GIFTS. John and Colestia Woodworth $500 00 J. F. Raider and R. M. Glazier 500 00 Dr. John Leeson 000 00 L. T. Wilmarth and wife 500 00 Mr. and Mrs. Horner 500 00 Mary A. Pratt 500 00 Almira A. Pierson 500 00 Mrs. John Hicks 500 00 Mrs. W. D. Bishop 1,000 00 Sarah A. Mead 1,400 00 Martha Chamberlln 5,000 00 J. L. Riddlck 1,000 00

VII. CERTIFICATE OF RE-INCORPORATION.

(See Resolution for Re-incorporation in second day's proceedings.)

We the undersigned, being the presiding officer and the secretary of the Michigan Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Its eightieth session held in the City of Hastings, Michigan, Sept. 8-13th, 1915, do certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular session of said Conference on the 9th day of September, 1915, and we direct that said resolution be recorded In the office of the county clerk of Kent county in said state, and that a copy of the same duly certified by said clerk be filed In the office of the Secretary of State in and for the State of Michigan. Signed : WILLIAM BURT, Presiding Bishop. GEO. A. BROWN, Secretary.

Subscribed and certified to before me this 10th day of September, 1915. GERTRUDE JOSEPHINE SMITH, Notary Public. My Commission expires April 10, 1918.

VIII. REPORTS OF DISTRICT SUPERINTEND ENTS.

ALBION DISTRICT. Hugh Kennedy, Superintendent.

My inheritance was a district well manned and well organized ; due to the wisdom, and leadership of my predecessors. That I have anything to report Is due to the activity and faithfulness of devoted pastors and loyal laymen who have been earnest yoke-fellows in Christian service. The changes during the year in the appointments have been few. Eckford when conference closed was formulating a plan of federation with the Presbyterians, which was consummated later in the year and Martin W. Weaver was appointed pastor. The 564 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

church at Liberty has been re-opened and W. Ray Prescott has supplied during the summer. At the close of the college year Glenn Pease was transferred to the Ne braska conference and John Hall was appointed to finish the year on the Marengo charge. The federation at Burlington between the Free Will Baptists and the Method ists was dissolved the middle of May and L. P. Rlchtineyer a retired member of this conference has very acceptably looked after our work since. In April, Charles O. Mills, In the niidst of a happy pastorate at Albion, was transferred to the Maine conference and A. K. Johns of Flint was transferred to Michigan conference and stationed at Albion. These few weeks have demonstrated the wisdom of the appoint ment and Indicate a signally successful pastorate. Generally speaking, the health of the ministers and their families has been good. Brother G. A. Critchett who was taken 111 at the conference session one year ago was compelled to go to Wesley Hospital, but recovered and has not only carried his work at college but made a splendid record at North Street, Jackson. R. B. Clllcy was out of his pulpit a few Sundays. L. P. Rlchtmeyer was suddenly stricken with Appendi citis the last of July and submitted to a surgical operation In the Hospital at Albion. Mrs. Phillip, wife of our pastor at Allen, and Mrs. D. E. Steffe, wife of our pastor at Springport, were forced to undergo surgical operations during the year, but re covery Is almost complete In each case. Helen, daughter of Prof. F. S. Goodrich was very 111 for a time. John Hoyt, a retired member of this conference, passed to his reward July 3, 1910. Howard Fisher a probationer died suddenly in the East where he was serving as a supply pastor and taking work at Drew. Brother and sister G. D. Chase, of Eaton were greatly saddened by the departure of their daughter Jennifer Lois, a sweet, Christian girl who on Nov. 13, 1914, at the early age of nineteen was called to the home above. All were silocked at the tragic death of F. C. Demorest on February third. The proverbial stork has again made its round on Albion district, visiting the parsonage homes at Aurellus, Butler and Parma, leaving blessing and joy In the coming of Charles Jason Kendell, Helen Doris English and Howard D. Gay. Henry Liddlcoat showed his good judgment by selecting for the queen of his parsonage Miss Mildred Gibbs of Albion. They were married July 28th. The district meeting In the Interest of adding $150,000 to the endowment fund was well attended by preachers and laymen. The fall meeting of the ministerial asso ciation at Hanover was delighted with the presence and addresses of President Stuart of Garrett Biblical Institute. The spring meeting at Parma enthusiastically adopted the slogan of 2,000 probationers on Albion district the coming year. The annual gathering of the Epworthians was held at Homer with some hundred delogates in attendance. The state Institute met for ten days In Albion with the largest enrollment for a number of years. The Interest In these gatherings expressed something of the vigor of our young people's work. The convention of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society was held In Green wood Ave. Church, Jackson in the autumn, and in the spring the Woman's Home Mis sionary Society met at Concord. Both were well attended and each reported a suc cessful year. We all rejoice In the raising of the $40,000 for the Epworth Physical Labora tory at Albion college. Too much credit cannot be given Prof. C. W. Greene for his wisdom and perseverance in carrying tills enterprise to a completion. Albion district has the credit of contributing one-third of the entire amount. The camp meeting at Eaton Rapids made the remarkable record of contributing $3,000 to the work of our church in India, this was raised under the Inspiration of the presence and addresses of Bishop Warne. Although a rainy week the attendance and interest at Quiucy camp meeting was up to the average. Special emphasis has been placed upon the care and religious training of the children and youth. The month of March was given over to a Sunday school cam paign. D. H. Glass of Detroit conference and the superintendent of the district visited thirty-three different charges, reaching sixty-three different schools, the total attendance at these centers of Sunday school instruction passed the seven thousand 1915] REPORTS OP DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS. 665 mark. Marks of improvement are already manifest as the reports of the pastors show. I am persuaded that the present manner of pro-rating is affecting the benevolences for in so many charges the Episcopal and the Conference Claimant apportionments are placed in the budget for benevolences. The reports of the pastors indicate that the amount will remain about the same as last year. Most noteworthy is the effort of the Albion church to do its own home missionary work. In addition to supporting the deaconess Miss Mitchell, this church raised eight hundred dollars and employs a social service secretary in the person of Harry Brewer, and these two give all their time to the fifteen hundred foreign-born population of the city, without effecting the regular disciplinary benevolences as all claims will be met in full. More than $4,400 has been paid on old Indebtedness as follows : Hanover, $75 ; Homer, $100 ; Greenwood Ave., $450 ; Springport, $50. Brother Cllley has heroically laid siege to the large debt at Jonesville, paid the Interest and reduced the principal by $730, with the same heroism Brother Phillips laid hold of the debt at Allen, Interest paid and $987 on the principal. With the leverage of one hundred dollars donation from the board of Home Missions and Church Extension, North Street has cancelled Its ancient debt of $900. The most conspicuous debt raising has been that of the Beatrice Isbell, paying off a niortgaage of $2,000 on the church building. Repairs and improvements to church ami parsonage property total more than seven thousand dollars. Montgomery painted, carpeted and purchased new pews at the cost of $700. The most signal Improvement of property is that of Haven church, building painted outside, some needed changes Inside amounting to something over $1,000, and the installing of the new $3,000 electric pipe organ. At Newton Center on the Burlington charge a new $3,000 church Is being built. The roof Is on and it is expected that the building will be ready for dedication by the first of November. The fourth quarterly conference of Eaton Rapids authorized the trustees to sell the old parsonage and to build a new modern house next to the church. Greenwood Ave. is moving the old parsonage this week and will erect a new one at the cost of about $4,000. The reports of the pastors would indicate that about 800 seekers were at the altars during the year. The net Increase in full members will be about four hundred. Those reporting a net increase of ten or more are Aurellus, 33 ; Hillsdale, 26 ; Homer, 25 ; First Church, Jackson, 50 ; Ida F. .Stiles, 32 ; North Street, 10 ; Jerome, 12 ; Jonesville, 12 ; Leslie, 12 ; Waldron, 10. We are pleased to report that every quarterly conference has adopted the program of the commission on evangelism known as the Methodist Forward Movement.

BIG RAPIDS DISTRICT.

C. S. Wheeler, Superintendent.

The affairs of Big Rnplds District show the skillful touch and able administration of my predecessor. I began my ministry on this district 20 years ago. When I think over those years and recall the evangelistic fervor of D. W. Parsons, t lie cultured visitations of Levi Masters, and the men living who have preceded me in this office I realize that Big Rapids District has been favored with some of the strongtst administrative talent of the Michigan Conference. The Big Rapids District Is larger geographically than some Annual Conferences. With the exception of five Quarterly Conferences In the third quarter during the time I was at Ann Arbor for an operation I have visited every charge each quarter and traveled' 12,000 miles in all kinds of conveyances. Henry J. Nichols, pastor of the Greenville Circuit on the afternoon of April 12th while driving on the streets of Greenville was stricken with appoplexy and In a few hours went to his reward. The 14 years of Brother Nichols' ministry in the

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Michigan Conference were all spent on the Big Rapids District. The last three years of his life were heroic as he traveled his circuit, and cared for his invalid wife. He was a man of scholastic attainments and did faithful service. H. B. Johnson was transferred from Stanton to Greenville Circuit by Bishop Burt and Earl Cook was secured to fill out the year at Stanton. Charles F. Brown last month submitted to an operation in Chicago. Frank Sea- strum our pastor at Sanford and Averlll has been In the Hospital at Ann Arbor where an operation on his eye was performed. Sister Collins, wife of our pastor at Harrison last winter fell on the icy walk and sustained a broken wrist and hand. George Bullen with a fruitful ministry in our Conference characterized by peerless preaching and princely living will ask to be placed on the retired list. On June 24th, Cupid consummated a deal by which the lonesome and cheerless day of the pastor at Beaverton was changed Into a spring morning. October 30, 1914. Carroll Keith Davis arrived at the Howard City parsonage Just in time for the First Quarterly Conference. Frederick William Davis came to the Shepherd parsonage, November 4th, 1914. Since April 9th, Pa. and Ma. Rublngh have the smile that will not come off as they live with Harold John in the Millbrook parsonage. As a fitting climax of the year's achievement Irving Wheeler Hendricks on August 8th came to the Hope and Edenvlllc parsonage. Forty per cent of the charges Including the two Indian Missions are Home Missionary fields. Of this class the salaries are painfully small. I challenge any of our foreign fields to produce men with greater devotion to the work, more of self- sacrifice, or more joy in sacrifice and service than is shown by the men and women in the parsonages on these fields. Last year 15 charges. I am glad to report, made an advance In the pastor's salary of from $20 to $300 each. Some attention has been given to unused churches with the result that the follow ing have been opened during the year or will be in operation the coming year. Edgerton which was so generously given to us by the Superintendent of the Grand Rapids Dis trict at the session of last conference. White Creek on the Cedar Springs charge, Avondalc on the Evart Circuit, Edenville on the Hope and Edenvllle work, and Pleasant Hill on the Millbrook Circuit. A new circuit is being formed out of the Edgerton and White Creek points in federation with the East Nelson Congregational Church. This will be known as the Cedar Springs Circuit. Of the $19,558 indebtedness on church and parsonage property reported one year ago over one-third has been paid by the following charges : Big Rapids First, $3,800 ; Cadillac Circuit. $391 ; Clare, $200 ; Howard City, $500 ; Ludlngton, $750 ; Marion, $800 ; Mt. Pleasant, $300 ; Plerson, $325 ; Scottsvllle, $175 ; Shepherd. $1,400, Stanton, $100 ; Weidman, $170, Winn, $12(3, and White Cloud, $50. Ludlngton is launching an enterprise for the improvement of the church, and the complete rehabilitation of the parsonage at a probable outlay of $1,000. Mt. Pleasant has installed a $2,">00 pipe organ and expended $2,500 more in en larging church, making our equipment in that beautiful educational city one of the finest in northern Michigan. McClure Is a two point circuit consisting of McClure and Wagarville out from Gladwin In the midst of a rich farming country. The 4th Quarterly Conference voted to move the parsonage site from McClure to Wagarville the point nearest the rail road. The trustees have just purchased a house at Wagarville for $800 which will add much to the pastor's comfort and efficiency and make that work much easier to man. The Park Lake Class on the McBaln Circuit under the leadership of the pastor, Elmer Vaughan, has a new church well under way, which when finished will represent a valuation of $2,400. This is a strategic point for a new but rapidly developing and fine farming country. The Benevolences special and regular have occupied a large place in the year's program. Money matters have been close and the recent frosts have seemed to some a providential reason for not paying anything this year. However, we have done something. Generous subscriptions have been given to the Clark Home Endowment, and to the Supply Pastors Endowment Fund and several hundred dollars were raised toward the new Physical Laboratory at Albion while ultimately over $21,000 will be 1915] REPORTS OF DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS 567 turned over to the conference Claimants Endowment Fund as a result of the Jubilee program worked out this year. In the regular Benevolences 24 charges report about the same amount raised as formerly. Five charges report a decrease of $152, and 21 report an Increase of $601. The District Camp Meeting at Heed City was a season of great profit and blessing. The program was strong. The attendance exceeded the expectation of the manage ment and Is said to have been the best in years. All in attendance felt the spiritual uplift of the meeting and fully 75 were at the altar seeking and professing conversion and 20 young persons presented themselves for special life work. This has been a real good year for revivals and we have emphasized this as the supreme work of the church. Seven Charges report no protracted meetings held. Twelve charges had evangelistic or outside help, while 31 pastors conducted their own revival meetings and three charges report no conversions. Ludlngton was blessed with a great religious awakening as a result of a union tabernacle meeting conducted by the Stevens party. From this meeting 150 united with our church. Altogether over 1,900 conversions are reported over the district. Any charge on this district whether In a decadent lumber town, the raw pioneer cir cuit, or the growing city is a man's Job and he who succeeds here must have red blood, work hard, possess the spirit of the true Methodist preacher, have 100 per cent of good horse sense, be a statesman and a good administrator, travail In the passion of his Christ, be sure that his message Is heaven born, and preach with the prophet's cer tainty and unction. The statistics and these reports are crude and inadequate ways of expressing what has been done. All on the district have done hard and faithful service.

GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT. J. C. Floyd, Superintendent. In telling the brief story of our year's District work, I must put first things first. There has been, thorougbout the District, quite generally, a revival spirit in our churches, and many of our pastors have had great rejoicing in seeing sinners con verted and added to the church. In this Hastings church one hundred bIx were re ceived on probation at tbls altar, on Easter Sunday last, and during the year one hundred twenty-seven have been received from probation Into full membership. A most remarkable work of grace has been wrought on the Walkerville charge, where there have been nearly two hundred conversions, and one hundred sixty-two have been taken into the church from probation. There have been converted at our altars : On Courtland Circuit, 42 ; Grandville, 45 ; Ferry, 40 ; Epworth, 75 ; Joy Memorial, 48 ; Trinity, 50 ; Second Street, 65 ; Plainfleld Ave., 75 ; Hesperia, 80 ; Holland, 53 ; Hastings Circuit, 80 ; Lake Odessa, 35 ; and in other churches, smaller numbers. In our Sunday School work, we have progressed this year. An institute was held In Grand Rapids for our District In charge of Dr. Blake with record breaking attendance. Never before were our Sunday Schools so well organized or so efficient as now. And from our Sunday Schools Is coming a constant stream of young life into the ranks of church work. Our young people are doing good and effective work In our Epworth Leagues, and "Win My Chum Week" was productive of many conversions last November. Our Ladles Aid Societies are mighty auxiliaries In our local churches. Our Women's Missionary Societies, both Home and Foreign, are strong and active. Property —In building new churches and new parsonages, we have been active in labors this year. The corner stone of the great new First church building was laid by Bishop Burt on April 25th, and now the fine stone cathedral structure is externally complete. When finished, this church will have no superior in Michigan, and It will rank with the best of the great churches of the land. A few days ago, I laid the corner stone of a fine new brick church at Holton. To brother Durham Is due the credit for starting the enterprise of remodeling. But 568 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915 under Brother Elliot's leadership, the courageous little Ilolton flock decided that they would arise and build, and a line now church will be completed within the next few months, the cost, all told, nearly $5,000.00. Brother Blrtch inspired our Coopersvllle people to a rebuilding enterprise, and our old church there has been remodeled, with a commodious basement, and above, a beautiful room for worship. A new parsonage has been built on the Courtland Circuit. A modern, up-to-date parsonage is building at Holland. Hastings church, a few days ago, sold the old parsonage and immediately bought another in a choice location one block soutli of this church. Improvements have been made on parsonages at Grand Haven, Crystal Valley, Caledonia, Bowne Center, Kent City and elsewhere. On one day in October last,- Trinity church, Grand Rapids, was discovered to be on Are ; and while the church was not totally destroyed, the damage was so great that the trustees received the full face of the insurance policy. There are two philanthropic institutions in Grand Rapids, the M. J. Clark Me morial Home and the Michigan Training School and Aldrlch Deaconess Home. The Clark Home, under Brother Freeman's Superintendence', has had a good year. The old people there have been made comfortable, and have been blessed in their days of old age and Infirmity. Brother Freeman has done very acceptable work and has min istered to these old people in a gentle and considerate way. He has done work among the churches of the Conference, as Field Agent. Two Deaconesses were graduated from the Michigan Training School, and one, at least will ask consecration at this session of our Conference. Our financial system lias improved on our District this past year, and our new7 financial plan is getting more (irmly established in our churches with every passing day. As a stimulus to prompter payment of pledges, we have adopted a "Quarterly Settlement Day" for next year on our District. Every Quarterly Conference but one adopted the Superintendent's recommendation, and fixed December 1st, March 1st, June 1st and September 1st as settlement days, and the slogan will be, "All obligations of the church for ministerial support and current expenses paid up in full in every charge on these quarterly settlement days.'' Grand Rapids District can, and we will, by God's good grace, see that our pastors have a "square deal." Our preachers and most of our people have been very loyal to our general, world wide work for the extension of our Lord's kingdom to the ends of the earth, and I think our contributions to benevolences will nowhere fall below last year's work, and in .many charges, will be much in excess. Our District gathering in the interest of the Conference Claimants Endowment Fund was great in its attendance from over the District, and in its interest, and In the sympathy aroused. Death has invaded our ranks this year and taken from us three of our brethren, W. J. Hathaway, J. W. Miller and F. A. Chapman, and one preacher's widow, Mrs. A. J. Eldred. Brother Hathaway was a good and highly cultured man, greatly devoted to the church he loved and so long and faithfully served. Brother Miller was a man of sweet est and most Christ-like spirit, gentle as a woman, lived a most useful life among us, and went triumphantly to his reward. Dr. Chapman was a dying man for many years, but held heroically on in his work at Muskegon Heights, until compelled by sheer exhaustion to give it up. Only a few weeks later there went out from us a high grade Christian gentleman, a fine preacher, a rare soul, a most successful and efficient minis ter of the gospel. Mrs. Eldred was long a patient sufferer. At the Clark Memorial Home last week, she died In triumphant faith and entered into her eternal rest. For many long and weary months she lay upon her sick bed, her bible and hymn book by her side and an ever present assurance of her Lord's abiding nearness and comforting grace in her heart. The Superintendent has had good health the year through, enabling him to meet every engagement, and he has been treated like a brother and fellow-worker by preachers and laymen on the District everywhere. It has been a joy to be a fellow laborer with such good people in the highest and best things of life. 1915] REPORTS OF DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS 569

GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT.

W. F. Kendrick, Superintendent.

When the appointments were read one year ago several of the charges of the Grand Traverse District were left to be supplied. These were soon cared for with the following adjustments : Alanson, Jesse Kllpatrlck ; Aldcn, O. C. Parmeter, Arcadia, A. Manship; Freesoll, J. E. Smith; Meslck Circuit. Ellck Shepard; Wexford, E. E. Rhodes. W. E. Gordon o£ Stlttsvllle, resigned his charge and withdrew from our church. H. E. Hoffman was secured for Stlttsvllle and has done a good work there. Joseph Coles was obliged because of 111 health to resign at Klngsley and Robert Hamburg finished the year acceptably. A. Manship also resigned the Arcadia charge and A. E. Jenne has cared for that work during the last quarter. During the last days o£ March our pustor at Central Lake, Brother A. M. Wight- man, was taken ill with typhoid fever and, after an Illness lasting until the 22nd of May, passed away leaving a stricken family and a sorrowing people. He was a good man, full of promise for ministry, and the church suffered a great loss in his going away. The widow and little son were left without any financial support but the friends of the community and the brethren of the Conference came to her relief so that she is now in condition to engage in a small business that will, no doubt, care for her in the future. For all of the help given she is profoundly grateful. Rev. J. W. Bond, a member of the West Virginia Conference, was secured to care for that work and has been n great blessing to the charge. In April, Rev. J. W. Miller, one of the pioneer preachers of this Conference, passed to his reward at his home near Traverse City. His funeral was held April 12th. Brother Miller was for many years one of the strong men of our Conference and died at a ripe old age in the full assurance of faith. Also, during this year, the District suffered the loss of Brother L. B. Carpenter, who for several years served successfully In the ranks of the supply pastors. He died in great triumph. The spiritual results of the year have been gratifying. Sweeping revivals were quite common during the winter and spring months. Nearly every charge will show a gain In membership and the total net gain in members should run into the hundreds. Our Indian Camp meetings at Charlevoix and Northport were above the average In attendance and spiritual results. Several new Epwortb Leagues and a few Junior Leagues have been organized and all of these are doing well at present. Most of the charges having church debts have reduced them substantially and nearly all made some Improvements on the property. The fine new Harbor Springs church was finished and dedicated in the fall. The total cost was about $16,000. It Is a beautiful building and Is perfectly adapted to the needs of that community. At Irons, one of the new fields, a new church Is under way and will be completed as fast as the men of the community can give the time for the work. It will be great blessing to that community when finished as there Is no other building In that section for public services. The church at Cross Village has been torn down and moved to Stutsmansvllle on the same charge and will be enlarged for a church at that place. The parsonage at Cross Village has been sold and a house at Stutsmansvllle purchased. At Fife Lake the vacant Presbyterian church has been bought at a cost of $500 and will be used by our church there for social purposes. It Is now being enlarged at a cost of about $400. I am not able to report definitely concerning the financial affairs of the District. We are having hard times In Northern Michigan. The lumber market is demoralized and all Industries connected with It arc at a standstill. The cold weather and the hard times hurt the resort business badly. The high cost of living and the low price of 570 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915 fruit and potatoes have pinched many. The late frost killed some and the early frost killed the rest. Some of the men on the small charges will suffer and the benevolences this year will not show a gain. We have done our best as ministers and make our report for the District with the consciousness that we have been loyal to all of the benevo lent Interests. The recent frost killed everything in many sections and many of our people are at a loss to know what to do for the winter. Some of our churches have already sent me word that they can see no way that they can support a minister next year. I am stating this condition frankly that some of my men may be relieved of criticism if their benevolences show a slump this year. Some had splendid promise hut are not able to collect pledges made earlier in the year. Only a part of the new work has been cared for this year as it has been im possible to get the men. Most of these fields are now open and I am constantly study ing the fields with the pastors who are near these fields that we may find some way to give them the gospel and thus create an Interest and develop financial support. A new class has been organized at Marllla Center on the Copemlsh charge with 19 members and 10 probationers and with a Sunday School of 80. Rev. J. S. Beers has charge of the work as a local preacher under the Copemlsh pastor. The New Financial Plan is constantly held before the minds of the pastors and officials and each year sees some Improvements In methods in handling the finances of the churches. Our pastors have been faithful In presenting the special appeals. Belgian Relief, Albion College Laboratory and Conference Claimants Endowment have all had a fair chance. I have no figures to show the response to these appeals but am sure that the amount from the District for the Conference Claimant Endowment will be small as compared to what it ought to be if we are to reach the desired goal. We are trying to be true to the ideals of Methodism and to care faithfully for all of the interests of the church. We thank God for the great privilege that we have enjoyed of laboring with him and now submit our report with the earnest prayer that God will water the seed sown and care for the sheaves gathered that none may be lost.

KALAMAZOO DISTRICT.

J. R. T. Lathrop. Superintendent.

Dear Fathers and Brethren : By far the most significant and wide-spread victory in the District Is the fact that by the Local Option elections in Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties, the entire territory of the District is under prohibition. This signal triumph of righteousness was made possible by the work and fidelity of Methodist preachers and people. Because of this campaign our Easter services were seriously interfered with, coming as it did at the same time, but the Holy Spirit has been poured out upon the District, and a loyalty worthy of all praise has been shown both myself and the cause. Generally the health of the pastors has been good. Mrs. Peatllng, Mrs. Ellsworth and Mrs. Kltzmlller have undergone serious operations in the hospital. Brother Vlckers was very ill in the middle of the year. The death of Brother E. V. Armstrong, removed from us a stalwart soldier of Jesus Christ, a man loyal and useful throughout his ministry, and a brother, beloved in the city of Kalamazoo. A girl baby, Mary Charlotte, came to adorn the home of Brother and Sister Hlce, of Ganges. Our work there has greatly prospered this year. Our Brother W. I. Cogshall, won the heart and hand of Mrs. W. F. Harden of Martin. I am sure we wish them long life and great Joy. The District was highly favored in the visits of Bishop Burt in the autumn to Battle Creek, Maple St. Church, on the occasion of their twenty-fifth anniversary ; also in the Spring to Kalamazoo in connection with the District Conference for the Veterans Fund, where he delivered his great Lecture on Italy, and preached Sunday morning In Simpson Church. 1915] REPORTS OF DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS 571

The Every-member Canvass has been adopted and has become an annual custom In most of the charges and In every instance, where It Is faithfully worked, It lightens the burdens, brings people to church, puts money In the treasury, and deepens the spirituality, making the offering a real part of the devotions. The people and pastors are both pleased with the system. It Is a decided advance over the old method. The Forward-Movement program of Evangelism will be generally adopted. Just at this time the District is planning fo a wide-spread revival. In Kalamazoo an Evangelistic Campaign, with Robert Johnson and Party as leaders, Is to begin the 17th. Our churches are In line and we arc praying for and Old-fashioned, New Testament Pentacostal Revival. During the winter and Spring a number of the charges had revivals of considerable proportions, notably South Haven, Goblevllle, Hopkins, Athens, Bloomlngdale, Breedsville, Ganges, Douglas, Mendon, Kalamo. Besides these there has been quite an ingathering in other charges by conserving the Constituency Rolls. The Epworth Leagues, Sunday Schools, Women's Missionary Societies, Ladles Aid Societies have all done good work. Some of these Societies are phenomenal in the extent and character of their work. We are seeking to standardize the Sunday Schools, and to make the Leagues evangelistic. Business depression in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek has keenly been felt. But the loyalty of our people is everywhere manifest. Upton Avenue, notwithstanding It has suffered, reduced Its debt $150 besides paying the Interest. First Church has made $500 In improvements, and paid $500 on lis mortgage debt. Maple Street, has made improvements to the amount of $130 and has reduced Its debt $1,700. Drbandale has reduced Its debt $135 and made $00 Improvements. Washington Heights has come upon the map with a new and beautiful church edifice valued at $2,500 which was dedicated by the Superintendent the amount due having been covered by subscription. In addi tion to this Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wheelock have deeded to our church the mission known as Elm Lawn, In which there is a flourishing Sunday School. The properly is valued at $1,500. It is under the supervision of Maple St. Church. In Kalamazoo Simpson, struggling with its large debt, has had a good year, pay ing besides the interest some $150 on the mortgage, $500 of other debts, and will report an increase In Benevolences. East Avenue, which also has suffered because of the in dustrial depression, has paid on Improvements $170. The First Church has made im provements to the amount of $1,000. Damon has placed a new furnace and platform at a cost of $100. Stockbridge has paid $707 on its mortgage debt, and $430 on Im provements. In addition to these, throughout the District, the following Charges have paid on debts and Improvements. Breedsville, $200 ; Snnoma at West LeRoy, $120 ; Plain- well, $225 ; Schoolcraft at Portage, $175 ; Hopkins, $150 ; Mendon $250 ; Prairlevllle, $183 ; Lacota, $70 ; Del ton including new piano, $110 ; Bloomlngdale, $250 ; VIeksburg, $160 ; Augusta, $75 ; Martin, $200 ; Kalamo, $374 ; Fulton, $272 ; Penfleld including new piano at Briggs, $190 ; Trowbridge, $200 ; Glenn, $75 ; Allegan, $335 ; Athens, $274 ; Climax has made Improvements amounting to $1,000 ; Douglas, $400 ; Kendal and Alamo, $400 in improvements and the mortgage on the parsonage at Alamo of $500 ; Oshtemo, $425 In Church decorations ; Saugatuck has now ready for dedication, and to be dedicated after Conference a substantial edifice worth $0,000. This large amount has been raised at no loss to Uie Benevolences, for the reports Indicate either as a rule that the Charges have held their own or advanced. Some will report the entire Benevolent budget for the first time. I cannot give the facts as to the Veterans Fund. This cause was enthusiastically presented by the Superintendent and Pastors, and it is believed when a thorough can vass shall have been made the results will be gratifying. The following Bequests have been made during the year. Mrs. Mary Edwards to the church at Schoolcraft $100. John C. Wheeler, who himself was not a member of the Church, but whose heart was warm to the local Society, gave to the trustees of Martin church, $5,709. Mrs. Julia Damon Chamberlain left to Damon Church $500 and to the First Church, Kalamazoo, $1,000. Thus while they have passed beyond our mortal ken, their influence and good deeds will be felt by these gracious remembrances. All in all in debts and improvements and gifts, aside from the regular benevolences and salaries, $30,000.00 have been received. 572 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

Thus the year has come and gone. God has been with us, and prospered the work. Grateful for His mercy and care ; and to my Brethren for their love nnd fellowship ; and to the Officiary for their devotion and responsiveness, in the spirit of thanksgiving, I suhinlt, this my second annual report.

LANSING DISTRICT.

William H. Phelps, Superintendent.

I would break all precedents If I did not open with the declaration that Lansing District has had a great year, the greatest of all my experience in the Supcrintendency. It ought to have been a great year, for it had the momentum of years of splendid leadership under wise master-builders. The district was three men short at conference : J. S. Valentine, was appointed to Berlin and South Berlin ; W. B. Benn, just from the Canadian Northwest, has made a church out of a mission at Mt. Hope Ave. ; E. C. Eldred left his school for the ministry, and has succeeded at Crystal, doubling its membership. The year opened well. Our district meeting at Ionia in October was marked by real spiritual power, and the prayer covenant there entered into has been kept to this day. There we set our hearts to do the work of an evangelist iirst and then work Just as bard on all the material Interests of the church. I put in the most of January, February and March in three revival campaigns at Breckenrldge, St. Louis and North Lansing. This experiment Justified itself and most of all proved a blessing to my own life. Evangelistic help, with some excep tions, proved helpful, and one evangelist, O. A. Miller, will devote his entire time to the district this Coming year. We ought to have seven conference evangelists, not grasshoppering all over the United States, but working under the direction of the district superintendents, not only where they were needed but where they were needed most. Revivals at some other places, such as Breckenrldge, Bath, North Plains, Beldlng, Mason, Sheridan, Nashville and Grand Ledge would in other years have been considered notable. Alma had the only tabernacle meeting on the district, bringing a host of loyal members to the church, 255 accessions this year, lifting Alma into a new place among the churches. The Lyon tabernacle campaign opens next Sunday in Lansing. Of all the revivals, those most marked were at Lyons, Eagle, Alma, Wheeler, St. Louis. Pompeii and Elm Hall. For downright strenuous evangelism, the names of Baker nnd Biery lead all the rest. I have never published these figures, but the recorded number of conversions this year reached the 2,400 mark. Pure pastoral evangelism has wrought its usual miracles, notably at Michigan Avenue, Greenbush, Ionia, St. Johns, Ithaca, Bethany, Carson City, Ashley, Lansing Central, Emerson, Orange and Pompeii. Strong evangelistic help, added to pastoral evangelism, brought fine results to South Berlin, Lyons, Portland, Crystal, Shepardsvllle, Eagle, Maple Itaplds, Potterville, Wheeler, St. Louis, Rlverdale and Elm Hall. The material successes of the year have been gratifying. On October 4th, the Bethany Church was dedicated with rejoicing. O. W. Carr's leadership has made this a fine out appointment, almost quadrupling its membership in two years. On November 22, the Newark Church was dedicated with its indebtedness all covered, great credit reflecting upon the pastor, Carl Selpp. In December, W. W. Hurd successfully fished Fowler from "out of the somewhere into the here," and added it to the Lyons charge. Next year Hubbardston and Fowler together will make one of the finest circuits of the conference. November 1, W. B. Benn began his work at the Mt. Hope Mission. On January 31, the new church was organized with 19 members, now increased to 48, 26 coming in on probation, and only seven by letter from Central, the church that has both fathered and mothered this enterprise. On June 0, Bannister burled forever its parsonage mortgage. In the financial wizardry of the year, P. D. Huff easily wins first place. 1915] REPORTS OF DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS 573

On June 27, GreenbuBb celebrated the reopening of the completed plant, and L. T. Robinson can boast of such a country parish as you read about In the books. On September 5, the Orleans Church, a modern structure, a monument to the labor of F. W. Nickel and his faithful board, was dedicated In the rain, but with real Joy. One new church, one new parsonage and one new barn Is not a bad record for a two years pastorate. I have purchased the Congregational Church at Mulllken, a thriving village — once a Congregational Islet surrounded on all sides by Methodism. This church will come to us, we paying $600 to the Congregational Building Society, less than one-half of the mortgage and Interest due that society, a fine courtesy on their part. This will begin a new chapter for the Hoytvllle circuit, and was made possible by a gift of $400 from a friend. Two other notable victories are to be recorded. On May 4, M. L. Fox said to his Board, "We need $2,500 to pay the debt on the parsonage, and $5,000 to fix up the church. Please may I?" After some debate they said, "Tou may." He did, and slipped quietly out among the folks and brought In $8,600.00 In pledges. Central will be a worthy place for conference when we have finished the rounds of the small towns. C. E. Hoag found the people of Ionia anxious to own a parsonage, If he would give his consent. He very graciously yielded to their wishes, called on each one and smiled, and then went and bought a beautiful home, getting the last of the $4,500 paid in cash before he was really settled in it. The pastors have been engineers of many and varied Improvements. Many churches and parsonages have been renovated and decorated, reroofed and repainted. The interior decorations of Beldlng and Lyons are especially artistic and churchly, and Lansing Central will be perfection Itself. Our men have presented the benevolent causes loyally, and most of them enthusi astically. I hope the Benevolences will show an increase, otherwise, my theory of emphasis upon the spiritual will be null and void. I fear the canvass for the Retired Ministers' Endowment will not show overwhelming results. I have asked the men to raise the regular Conference Claimants' fund in the orthodox way, and I knew It Is becoming less popular to purloin It from the benevolences, as the manner of some Is. On April 27th, the pastors and laymen of the district automobllized at Lansing Central and the big team representing the inherent claim of the retired minister was given a fine chance to lay this cause upon the heart of the church. The Forward Movement has been presented to every quarterly conference. We all believe in It. On Saturday, July 3rd, Brother T. H. M. Coghlan passed to his reward after long months of Illness. Unique In his character, devout In spirit, a lover of all kinds of folks, he was a benediction to all and his loss was a severe one. His sick room was a throne of power and who shall say that he did not serve as well as we did who labored long hours In the field. "I wish I could preach again," he said to me, "The boys do not appreciate their chance that God has given them." The Sunday after the funeral, A. W. Nagler took up his work and brings In a great report from First Church. Sickness has threatened some of our homes, lingering for weeks over the Elsie parsonage. New babies have come to the parsonages at Riverdale, Breckenrldge, Elsie and Potterville, all welcome to the district, even if the apportionment was not quite equitable. The men on Lansing District form a great clan. I have shared with them their joys and their hardships. I have survived the perils from hot churches and cold beds, through perils of bad roads and beating storms, through deep water and deeper mud, through perils from punctures and blowouts and skiddlngs, through seven floods and two blizzards. Thrice have I narrowly escaped serious accidents, with a register of 7,000 miles by Ford over seven counties, giving almost 300 sermons and addresses enroute. One of my stewards prayed, "Lord bless our district superintendent and give him the desire to be up and doing." I have tried to answer that prayer. I close this report with thanks to the loyal men and women who have followed my leadership, and to the God who has forgivcu our mistakes and accepted our motives. 574 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

Without their help It would all bave been a farce, and without His help It would have been a tragedy. "I can not do It alone ; The waves beat fast and high. The Fogs close chill around, The light goes out in the sky. But I know that we two shall win In the end, — Jesus and I."

NILES DISTRICT. William P. French, Superintendent.

In presenting this my first annual report for Nlles District I desire to express my sincere gratitude to the loving Father and also to express my hearty appreciation of the splendid work of my predecessor Dr. Fox as everywhere throughout the district I found evidence of the care and thoroughness of his administration. Our District Conference was held in Sturgis, November IS and 19 and was a most successful mooting. The program prepared was carried out in almost every particular and nearly every charge was represented which indicates the interest of preachers and laymen in the work of the district. The Epworth Leagues on the district number 41 and are aiding in the work of the church. The District League held a very successful convention In Sturgis, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 29, 30 and 31. Bishop Bristol opened the convention with an able and inspiring address, and Dr. Sheridan gave the closing address. Our conference Claimants Jubilee Convention held In Nlles, April the 19th was largely attended. Crystal Springs Camp Meeting, hold July 29th to August the 8th was a time of great spiritual refreshing. The weather was very unfavorable but notwithstanding this the attendance was large throughout. Dr. Willlts of First Church Grand Rapids, Dr. W. S. Bovard and Dr. J. O. Randall wore warmly welcomed. Improvements on church property have been undertaken by nearly all the charges of the district. Progress Is the watchword of the Bangor church, under the ministry of Brother C. H. Kelsey. Notwithstanding an Increase of salary the benevolences will equal the splendid record of seven stars last year. The year Just closing has been the best In the history of the Benton Harbor church under the able leadership of the pastor Brother N. A. McCune. A union tabernacle meeting was held in the fall which added largely to the membership of the church. "The Flying Squadron" a band of consecrated men, members of a men's Bible class of 100 members has during the year rendered valuable assistance on many of the charges of the district. $1,000 was paid on church Indebtedness. The 1st quarterly conference Increased the pastor's salary $150 and the 4th voted unanimously for his return with a promise of another $150 increase for next year. Berrien Springs Methodists are rejoicing In continued growth and prosperity, improvements have been made costing $1,500 every dollar of which is provided for. Oronoko is a country appointment on that charge. A building was purchased and transformed into a comfortable and attractive house of worship at a cost of $550. Illnchman on the same charge has improved their church at a cost of $300, all pro vided for. The largest credit must bo given the pastor Brother II. A. Carr. On the Bronson charge, the membership has been Increased and the church has been improved at a cost of $150. Buchanan has had another good year $262 has been paid on church and parson age debt and $00 on Improvements. Findlay church shingled and Interior deoorated $200. Cassopolls, Brother S. W. Large pastor has made an exceptionally fine record for consistent and aggressive work. Brother F. R. Maynard who has Just completed his first year on the Centrevllle charge has accomplished much In the way of material 1915] REPORTS OF DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS 575 improvements, Nottawa church has been redecorated and a new furnace Installed at a cost of $200. On the Coloma and Watervllet charge the pastor Brother F. L. Blewfield has suc ceeded grandly. A tabernacle meeting was held at Watervllet and later a series of special meetings at Coloma, and the result to the charge was a net Increase for the year of 189 members. At Watervllet early in the year a work of reconstruction was begun. The church was raised and a fine basement suitable for Sunday School and social gatherings was built and the auditorium redecorated at a cost of $1,600, all provided for. Clymer church has been moved to Riverside and will be ready for dedication soon after conference. The pastor's cash salary was increased $200 this year. Colon has shingled church and Installed a furnace in the parsonage at a cost of $350. Dowaglac rejoices over a successful year under the leadership of the popular pastor, Brother A. P. Nngler. A gospel team composed of the representative men of the church has rendered valuable assistance in many of the charges of the district. Edwardsburg church has been repaired. Brother F. L. Nilcs has Just completed the fifth year of a most successful pastor ate on the Hartford charge. Lawrence charge has had an exceptionally prosperous year, the pastor, Brother H. H. Harris has solved the problem of the Sunday evening service for that charge at least as his evening as well as morning congregations test the seating capacity of the church. The Sunday School has nearly doubled its membership. Salary advanced $150. F. M. Cosner on the Lawton charge, two years ago found a small congregation and a discouraged people. This year he undertook the difficult task of raising an old church debt of $2,000 and Easter morning the mortgage was burned. The pastor's cash salary has also been increased to $1,000 for next year. Nlles under the present pastor, Brother E. A. Wright, has had a remarkably successful year. A five weeks tabernacle meeting held early In the fall resulted In 240 accessions to the church. The pastor's cash salary was Increased $200. Benevo lence apportionments have been met in full. Brother J. W. Sheehan has Just closed his first year as pastor of First Church Saint Joseph, and it has been a successful year in the truest sense of the word. The church at the beginning of the year expended $926 in improving and beautifying the parsonage. The pastor's cash salary was advanced $200, his benevolent collec tions will show an advance. Brother A A. Gelger Is held in high esteem at Sturgis, the congregations are large both morning and evening. $445 has been paid on Indebtedness. His return is desired by all. Three Rivers has had a healthy growth In church membership. The pastor, Brother Alfred Way has not been found wanting and although salary was advanced $100 the year closes with all bills paid and the pastor's return requested. On nearly every charge on the district the "Every Member" canvass was made, August the 16th and as a result there Is a more adequate provision made for church expenses. The preachers of the district very largely are deeply interested in the Methodist Forward Movement, and it will be carried out as thoroughly as possible on a majority of the charges. Three fine baby boys have come to gladden parsonage homes, Kendrlck Ernest Morse, born In Burr Oak, November the 10th, 1914. Charles fiordon Nlles, born in Leonidas, March the 18th, 1915 and Arthur Homer Maynard born In Centrevllle, August the 28th, 1915. On coming to the district I found four of the five counties In which we have churches dry, but the fifth was not only wet but very wet. On April the 5th, how ever, the licensed saloon was swept out of that county by a tidal wave of prohibition sentiment and 60 saloons, six wholesale houses and one warehouse closed their doors, and for the first time in the history of Berrien county saloons were banished. 576 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

IX. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS, AND AGENTS.

BUSINESS COMMITTEE.

The Committee on Business have examined the Missionary vouchers of the District Superintendents and find the same correct. The records of Russell H. Bready, Secretary of Transportation of the Michigan Conference, have been audited by this committee. These records cover the year 1914, and are found correct. The following amounts have been expended : Postal cards— Death notices $4 82 Conference Treasurer expense 1 50 Statistician expense 44 65 Dues— Michigan Federation of Churches 5 00

Total $56 03 We recommend the above amounts be allowed and paid. Signed. I.EO B. NILBS, Chairman.

CLARK MEMORIAL HOME.

The Board of Trustees of the M. J. Clark Memorial Home herewith submits Its annual report. There has come, to those having the management of its affairs, inti mations and assurances of a growing interest in the welfare of this institution. We have reason to believe the churches and various communities throughout the Con ference arc becoming more and more Interested. A decided religious atmosphere pervades the Home, fumily worship Is observed in the morning, and mid-week prayer meeting Is regularly observed. As the members of the Home are all religious, these services are well maintained. I know of no place In the institutional provision of our church more fitted to give rest and quiet, comfort and attention to those who are past the activities of life and who have done their work, than in this God given retreat. The Ladles' Auxiliary, now in its third year, has contributed much to the comfort and happiness of the household. There are now in the Home 27 persons, fifteen of whom have life memberships, three have contracts calling only for partial support or the reservation of a room. Two are special eases and receive your consideration, and the others are persons living In the Home without contract and are temporary members. Most of the life members have paid Into the funds of the Home an amount suffi cient to take care of them until the end, and those not life members pay monthly or quarterly the amount fixed by your Board of Trustees. We have admitted as new members to the Home during the year: Mrs. Harriet N. Teal, Bloomingdale, Oct. 15, 1914. Mrs. N. E. DuBoIs, Harbor Springs, Oct. 31, 1914. Mrs. Ellen Learn, Fife Lake, Nov. 18, 1914. Mrs. Hannah Smith, Uockford, Nov. 18, 1914. Mrs. Jennie Foster, Fife Lake, Nov. 30, 1914. Mr. Mason L. Shafer, City, July 15, 1915 Mrs. Allen M. Shafer, City, July 15, 1915. Mrs. Lydia Dolph, Ovid, Aug. 26, 1915. 1915] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND AGENTS 577

Those who have died during the year :

Mrs. Alta Jane Irish, Dec. 20. 1014. Mrs. Carrie B. Cole, Dec. 31. 1914. Mrs. Elizabeth Rlker, Jan. 26, 1915. Key. J. W. Miller, April 9, 1915. Mr. Lewis J. Bates, Aug. 12, 1915. I have to report the death of Mrs. A. J. Eldred, the widow of our late Brother Eldred, who died suddenly Sunday morning, September 5th, 1915. The Home grounds have been greatly Improved under the direction of a landscape gardener. The farm has been tilled and according to the Superintendent's report shows a profit of $3S5.00 over all expenses. Mrs. Freeman retired early In the year as Matron and Mrs. Ida DeGraff was secured to till the place. Mrs. DeGraff has been faithful, kindly and considerate of all Interest committed to her care. Regular church service has been held In the Clark Church during the year—■ Sunday School at 10 a. m. preaching at 11 a. m. and Epworth League at 6 p. m. This in compliance to your vote at last Conference. The congregation has averaged from 30 to 50 and some good has been done. I have to turn over to the Missionary Society as coming from the worshipers of Clark Church cash $31.00 and %-ouchers amounting to $100.00. I am pleased to report this has been our best year financially in the history of the Home. There has been added to the Maintenance Fund about $15,000, to the Endowment Fund about $10,000 and from bequests to come later about $25,000. JOHN GRAHAM, President.

CONFERENCE CLAIMANTS.

Your committee begs leave to report that in Its judgment the Jubilee movement to raise the sum of $150,000 In this conference for our Conference Claimants ought to be regarded in the light of a preferred interest and have right of way over all causes other than the regular disciplinary benevolences and church expenses and enter prises of an entirely local nature. We approve the plan of the Field Secretary, Rev. L. E. Lennox, D. D., to continue the campaign to raise the above amount, making the climax of the campaign March 31, 1910, which Is the one hundredth anniversary of the death of Bishop Ashbury, leaving the month of April to gather up results before the meeting of the General Conference. We recommend that an effort be made to secure the sum of $25,000 In cash and pledges from the members of the Conference, the pledges to be payable In five equal annual installments without interest. We recommend that the balance of the $150,000 not yet provided for, be appor tioned among the charges of the Conference upon some equitable basis to be agreed upon by a committee consisting of the secretary and four members to be appointed by the Conference. No apportionment shall be made to any charge which has already paid an amount equal to what would lie its equitable apportionment ; and, in all cases, the amount already contributed to this cause shall be deducted from the appor tionment. We hereby express our supreme devotion to this most worthy cause and pledge our hearty cooperation with the secretary In this campaign and will open our pulpits to him or such other persons as he may select to represent this cause. Respectfully submitted, M. M. CALLEN, Chairman. 578 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

CONFERENCE DEACONESS BOARD.

The Conference Deaconess Board submits the following report to the Michigan Annual Conference for the year ending June 31, 1915. The Michigan Training School and Aldricb Deaconess Home are now under the supervision of the Woman's Home Missionary of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the following Is their report.

FINANCIAL REPORT. Value of property $14,000 00 Amount of Endowment 2,000 00 Reduced by $600.00, not properly endowment, but previ ously so reported. Indebtedness 3,000 00 Amount of Insurance 8,500 00 Balance in treasury at last report 2,751 21 Cash ree'd from all sources, not Including annuities 0,523 52

Total cash for year $9,274 73 Disbursements : To current Expenses $0,159 82 Paid on building and improvement Decreasement in Endowment 600 00

Total disbursements $6,828 34

Balance on band $2,440 39

REPORT OF WORK DONE.

Money expended in Relief Work $94 79 Number of supplies used in relief work '. . . . 2,061 Value of supplies received $550.94 Number of sick nursed in their homes — adults 81 Number of sick visited 1,121 Number calls of all kinds made 10,709 Number children taught In Industrial Schools 1.458 Number Young People and Adults taught 1,201 Number children taught In Sunday School 3.892 Number children taught in Junior League 997 Number pieces literature distributed 4,728 Number enrolled In Home Department 29 Number given summer outings 77 Number taken for day's outings 157 Total number vacation weeks for women and children 154 Number persons helped by Travelers' Aid 1,110 Number licensed deaconesses 13 Effective last year 10 Number meetings conducted or addressed 1,108 Number families given material relief 130 Number persons not included In families 25 The following persons have been rellcensed by this Board and we recommend that they be approved as deaconesses by this Conference : Mrs. Ella C. Hartshorn, Miss Bertha M. Clark, Miss Beulah Clement, Miss Mildred H. Cllne, Miss Jennie L. Gilmore, Miss Harriet L. Miller. Miss Zoa L. Mitchell, Miss Nellie D. Shorter, Miss Mildred Avery, Miss Frances Philpott. Miss Herma R. Laskey has been granted a Deaconess License, and we respectfully nsk the approval of this license and her consecration as Deaconess. 1915] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND AGENTS 579

Miss Eliza Merriam, Miss Florence Nims and Miss Edith Collins are probationers ; Miss Merriam will enter active work as soon as she can leave a sick sister for whom she Is caring, Miss Nims has been granted leave ot absence to take nurse training, and Miss Collins is a student In training. Of the effective deaconesses, Misses Shorter and Laskey are employed at Ellsworth Avenue Mission, Miss Gllmore Is at the Union Station In Grand Rapids, Mrs. Hartshorn has been retained a Superintendent of the Training School and Home, and the others, with the exception of Miss Phllpott who Is on leave of absence to take nurses' training, are working in stations in the Conference. The work of the Home goes steadily forward and the work being done is very effective. We are hoping that the Training School may make an appreciable growth this year. The financial needs of the work are still pressing, and this Board respectfully requests a like appropriation as was granted us last year, viz.. $1,800. Signed, J. C. FLOYD, President. CHARLES NEASE, Secretary.

EDUCATION.

It Is the sentiment of this Committee That the co-operation of our Board of Education with our schools In standardizing curricula, faculties, plants, equipment and endowment has been eminently helpful. That Its action at Its recent annual meeting authorizing a Director of Religious Work for our Institutions of learning Is especially commendable. That Its thorough and far-reaching "Survey" of educational conditions throughout the country now In progress, promises much for the Board's coming semi-centennial forward movement. That the Children's Day Collection, which has aided from the beginning 22,984 students — 2,180 last year, and this year 2,288 —continues increasingly helpful and efficient. That we commend and approve the apportionment by the General Conference Commission on Finance of the One Public Educational Collection authorized by the Discipline, 80 per cent at the order of the Conference and 20 per cent for the Board of Education. We heartily commend the excellent educational work of our Freedmen's Aid Society among the «olored folk of the south and concur with the plan to observe Lincoln day by emphasizing to our people the great needs of this board in this im portant work. Further the work of our own Albion College meets with our greatest approval and we earnestly urge our pastors and people to send their children to Albion believing It to be as efficient and thoroughly equipped as any school In the country In doing the work for which such institutions are intended. W. W. HURD, Chairman. LE ROY L. DEWEY, Secretary.

EVANGELISM.

We express our sense of deep gratitude to our Heavenly Father for the large measure of the presence of the Holy Spirit in our beloved church, as evidenced by the increasingly large number of conversions at our altars and in our homes, during the last quadrennium. We express our disapproval of wholesale condemnatory remarks disparaging to the deep devotion and earnest purpose of our ministers and laymen to save souls. We also rejoice In the splendid work of the General Conference Commission on Evangelism, culminating in the forward movement program for the entire church. In order that Michigan Methodism may better take her proper place in the great Forward Movement, we urge the appointment of a committee on Evangelism for 580 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

each district, to consist of the district superintendent, one pastor, and one layman. That this Committee be Intrusted with the work of promoting the Forward Movement on each charge, of the, district. And ns a means of bringing the Movement vitally to the attention of the people, we suggest that each district be divided into geographical units, consisting of from three to five charges. W. P. MOSHER, Chairman.

FIELD SECRETARY CONFERENCE CLAIMANTS ENDOWMENT FUND.

The year Just closing has been a most strenuous one for me. In addition to the regular duties of last year, the Jubilee campaign was added, with Its toll of work and responsibility. Dr. Hamilton, my predecessor, did Just one thing: raise money. In addition to raising money, the present Secretary is expected to play an important part in the investment of the funds, collections on notes, look afler our interests in settling estates through probate courts and caring for such real estate as comes into our possession by gift or otherwise. Active attention, however, has been promptly and carefully given to each of these specified interests. This year, I have managed a farm of 70 acres located near Centerville, which a Mrs. Shuemaker left our fund. I rented It on chares to a good farmer. The outlook is favorable for excellent returns from the crops. A house in Kalamazoo and the one in Kalkaska are both rented, bringing In revenue. The collections on notes is the perplexing question. Some make the payments on their notes regularly until the note is cancelled, others spasmodically, and others do not pay at all. We have notes 15 years old on which not a cent has been paid. By removals, we have lost the addresses of a large number of those who owe us. some forty letters have been returned to me by the postoffice authorities, marked "unclaimed." (I do not know how many more to the Treasurer). The Pastors can render the fund a great service by aiding us. in securing the new addresses of those who have removed from the various chnrges. The fund loses heavily on notes to be paid out of estates, by not knowing promptly of the death of the donors. I think complete lists have been furnished every pastor of those In the charge In debted to the fund, requesting prompt notice to be given the secretary or treasurer of the death of those whose notes we hold. • *•*•*** But you are anxious to know of the results of the jubilee campaign. Well, the District Conventions were a great success. The attendance was good, the addresses fine. In addition to these conventions, Information has been widely disseminated through the veteran preacher, other literature, the pulpit, the press, secular and re ligious. I have kept an account with every charge reporting this year on the Jubilee Fund and find that about 115 charges have sent In statements, of notes In annual payments, out of estates, pledge cards and near $4,000 In cash, approximately $35,000.00. Two hundred fifteen charges of the Conference have not reported anything for the fund. This amount includes a magnificent gift from Brother B. H. Mills of Scottvllle, of 480 acres of land valued at $20,000.

We should look at this Titautlc task from the angle of vision of need of the retired and disabled minister, or the need of the widow and orphan of the deceased minister. There are hundreds of these aged preachers throughout the land, as noble men as ever lived, heroes of unnumbered conflicts ; men who rejoice to be counted worthy of a place In the noble company of the Methodist itinerants who through faith "subdued kingdoms" "wrought righteousness." Has the Church any duty towards these men? They are the men that laid founda tions on which we build. They are our very own. 1915] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND AGENTS 581

After more than 100 years of our history, the church Is awake to the claims of the retired minister. Ours is a grout tusk to raise $150,000, Impossible for an Indi vidual, but easily within reach this Jubilee year. Shall we reach the goal of $100,000 before May 1st, 191G? Is the significant ques tion. The answer is, emphatically, yes. A plan for continuing the campaign from now until the close of the Jubilee period will be submitted to the Conference. Acknowledging the uniform courtesy and co-operation of the Treasurer, the Trustees, the District Superintendents ami Pastors, and deeply appreciating the many letters of co-operation and encouragement from retired ministers and widows of de ceased ministers, I submit my report. L. B. LENNOX, Secretary.

FIELD SECRETARY OF THE SUPPLY PASTOR'S ENDOWMENT FUND.

For the year ending September 1st, 1910. We have come to the close of another year of labor as the servant of this confer ence in carrying out your plan of providing a pension for our worthy Supply Pastors. The kindness of pastors and people has made every visit of the year most pleasant. Our work was broken Into somewhat by the special efforts for the regular fund, but wherever we have gone we have met with splendid response to our appeals. A total of $8,122.00 in cash and new pledges lias been taken this year. The cash receipts for the year have been as follows. On principal $3,120.04 ; Interest on un paid pledges $3:11. 80. making the total cash received by the Field Secretary $3,451.84, besides this the Treasurer has received Interest on loans $797.50 making a grand total of cash receipts of $4,249.34. Allowing for lapses that now are inevitable we still lack more than $18,000.00 of the required amount, but two years of careful gleaning, I am sure would provide for this. Thanking God and the Church for the privilege of service I submit this my second annual report. W. P. MANNING, Field Secretary.

ANNUAL REPORT OF CONSERVATOR. Cash on hand last report, Sept. 3rd, 1914 $2,384 04 Received of W. I*. Manning, General Fund, during the year 3,120 04 Received of W. I'. Manning, Interest Fund, during the year 331 SO Received Interest on mortgages during the yi'ar 797 50

Total reeelptB $6,633 88

Disbursements : Paid, Jesse Burdge $100 00 Paid, N. W. Weston 100 00 Paid, W. W. Chatfleld 100 00 Paid, W. H. Holcomb 100 00 Paid, J. L. Priestly 90 00 Paid, J. L. Mershon 90 00 Paid, Susan Kenney 00 00

$030 00

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Paid, W. P. Manning $1,286 12 Paid, Premium on Conservator Bond 12 50 Paid, Recording tax and recording fee ou mortgages made. 15 20 Paid, Real estate mortgages taken 2,400 00

Total Disbursements $4,343 82 $4,343 82

Total amount in Treasury Sept. 3rd, 1915 $2,200 06 Amount in General Fund $805 44 Amount in Interest Fund 1,384 62

$2,290 06 Interest Account : Total on hand Sept. 3rd, 1914 $885 32 Received from W. P. Manning 331 80 Received Interest on mortgages 797 50

Total $2,014 62 $2,014 62 Total Disbursements 7 orders 630 00

Balance ou hand in Interest fund Sept. 3rd, 1915 $1,384 62 Mortgages held by tlie Association 12,900 00 HARRY E. WAGAR, Conservator. Edniore, Michigan, September 3rd, 1915.

FINANCE.

Your committee on Finance desires to report as follows : We recommend that the District Superintendents associate with themselves a com mittee to devise a plan for au educational campaign of the New Financial Plan. The request of the Conference Deaconess Board for the appropriation of $1,800.00 for the Deaconess Home Is approved by your committee, for the new year. We further recom mend that the District Superintendents be authorized to assess to their various charges an amount equal to one-sixth of one per cent of the Pastor's salary ($000.00) for the support of the Student Pastor at Ann Arbor. A. W. MUMFORD, Chairman. THOMAS G. R. BROWNLOW, Secretary.

LITERATURE.

From our earliest history to the present time our church has stood for the best and highest development of both the soul and the mind abundantly providing through our book concern and religious periodicals a valuable literature for our people. They have been providing of late a varied type of good literature which has a very practical use, dealing with such subjects as child study, social service, mission study, rural questions and evangelism. The literature published by our book concern is winning Its way on its own merit and excellence. Our Sunday school supplies are the best as to quantity and quality in the Judgment of strong men outside of our own denomination as was well Illustrated in the winning of the Panama Prize. Their tone is progressive and sane. Our Michigun Christian Advocate and Epworth Herald are better than ever and indispensible to our best good. We therefore pledge our most loyal support in the spread of this literature, call ing the attention of our people by preaching upon it at least once a year and recom mending it to their Increased patronage and endeavoring to place a copy of the Mlchl 1915] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND AGENTS 583 gan Christian Advocate in every home, and doing our very best to have all our Sunday Schools continue the use of our own supplies. Signed by the Committee. I. W. MINOR, Chairman. A. H. SMITH, Secretary.

PARSONAGE AND FURNITURE.

Throughout the Eastern Conferences in the United States except on the very poorest of the charges, the parsonages are provided with considerable of the needed furniture, including heating apparatus, kitchen stove or range and cabinet, dining furniture, at least part of the rugs, beds and dressers, window shades and permanent fixtures, for curtains, couch and some heavy chairs. Knowing the above, It is the sense of your committee that such should be provided In the parson ages throughout the territory of our conference, because of the saving through the years in the hard labor of packing at moving time, the saving of expense in freight and carting, and the saving in the matter of breakage. J. B. PEATLING. C. F. BKOWN, F. M. CLOUGII.

GENERAL REFERENCE AND RESOLUTIONS.

REPORT 1.

We the members of the Michigan Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church hereby authorize the Secretary of the World Alliance of churches to forward this our petition to congress at such time as he thinks most effectual. Believing In the Brotherhood of all nations and hence that all International affairs should be conducted on the basis of the Golden Rule, hereby respectfully peti tion The President and Congress of the United States, To place on record by the action of the proper bodies that 1. The United States favors — The scientific study of the causes of war and the way to their elimination. 2. The United States favors — The submission of international disputes to a World Court to be established by Joint actions of the nations, or to some duly con stituted Board of Arbitration. 3. The United States favors — An International League for the promotion and maintenance of peace. 4. The United States favors —The reduction of the armaments of all nations as rapidly as practicable to the point required for police protection not ignoring the needs of sane national security and defense while the reduction is being made. 5. The United States favors — Comprehensive Immigration Legislation, Federal protection of Aliens in the U. S., and a more adequate Oriental Policy.

REPORT 2.

Resolved, That we extend to our beloved Bishop Burt. D. D., LL. D., our appre ciation of his brotherly spirit and able administration. We assure him that his ad ministration of the Quadrenlum has been eminently satisfactory, that he commands our continued confidence and loyalty, and that we shall always welcome him among us as a father and brother. Resolved, that we express to our Conference host, Rev. Russell Bready and his people, our admiration and appreciation of the splendid and complete way, even to the smallest detail, In which they have provided for our entertainment and convenience. 584 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

Neither will we forget their hospitable attitude and the assistance rendered us by other Churches and Societies and by the City and Citizens in general. Resolved, That we extend to Prof. Lynn. Harold Hough an expression of our sin cere appreciation of his lectures, of his loyalty to .Fundamentals, and of his emphasis on Christian Experience. His person and work has been an Inspiration and stimulus to us. Resolved, That we express our high appreciation of the presence and messages of Bishop Henderson, Bishop Warne, Ex-Vlce-Presldent Fairbanks, F. Walter Hannon, M. S. Rice and others. Resolved, That we give voice to our appreciation of the courtesies extended by the Press and by the Banks of the City. Whereas, The dreadful scourge of war continues upon the Continent of Europe, producing untold misery and placing Intolerable burdens upon a people illy able to bear such, and Whereas, From our point of view this war seems to be uncalled for, therefore be it Resolved, That we express our sorrow at its useless prolongation, and that we tender to our Missionaries, Ministers, and Churches In those countries, our most sin cere sympathy, and pray the loving Father so to Intervene that the day of universal peace may speedily come, when Nations shall learn (o war no more. And believing that the President of this country needs our support at this time we wish to make known to him that we the members of he Michigan Conference tender him our hearty support and sincerely hope that peace shall be the lot of this great people. J. B. PINCKARD, Chairman. W. M. P. JERRETT, Secretary.

RESOLUTION BY MINISTER'S WIVES ASSOCIATION.

Whereas the host and hostess and the people of Hastings have been very cordial in their reception of the minister's wives therefore be it Resolved, That we the members of the Minister's Wives Association express our appreciation of their kindness.

REFORMS.

We cannot but recognize the fact that the legalized Liquor Traffic Is a prolific breeder of many evils. We therefore view with pleasure the triumphs being achieved In the warfnre against the Saloon. We rejoice in the victories for Local Option in our state won at the recent Spring elections. We are firm in the conviction that our Commonwealth is ready for state-wide Prohibition ; hence we are thoroughly In sym pathy with the movement which Is on foot to submit a constitutional amendment to the people in the autum of 1910. We share In the hope of National Constitutional Prohibition In the nol-fur-distant future. We do not hesitate to reaffirm our confidence In the leadership of our Church Temperance Society, and of the Antl-Saloou League of America ; and we would express our desire for continued representation as a con ference, upon the Trustee Board of the state organization of the latter. It Is with deep concern that we look upon the continued tendency in the state and nation to desecrate, secularize, and pleasurize the holy Sabbath Day. While we have no word of censure for the automobile, nor condemnation for the proper use of It even on Sunday, we strongly deplore the growing habit among our Christian people to forsake the services of the Sanctuary, and spend the sacred hours consecrated to worship in motor-touring over the country. We likewise view with the strongest disapproval the wide-spread opening of the Sunday theatre and motion picture show and respectfully urge upon our law makers the necessity of remedying said law — which is weak in the matter of penalty — so as to prevent this evil. While recognizing the educative value of the moving picture, we are sensible of 1915] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND AGENTS 585

the vitiating Influence of the motion-picture exhibit In general upon the morals of the children and young people of our communities. We are heartily In accord with the courageous attitude of our beloved Bishop Burt, in his outspoken condemnation of the political aggression of the Itoman Catholic propaganda ; and we pledge ourselves as Ministers of the pure Gospel of Christ, to loyally cooperate with him in every legitimate way possible, in awakening our people to the danger of the hour, and in resisting the subtle encroachments of the papal power. The Mormon Institution has been truly characterized as a polygamous kingdom set up in this Republic, under the rule of a false prophet claiming authority superior to that of the civil powers. We would therefore endorse the nation-wide movement which has been inaugurated against it by the Reform Association of Pittsburg, and approve of the following platform upon which It stands.

THE PLATFORM.

"Wc Insist that all churches have equal rights in this country. We Insist that the Mormon church shall have no more privileges than any other church in this country. We insist that the temporal Mormon Kingdom shall cease to exist In this country." It Is with unspeakable horror that we contemplate the appalling slaughter and suffering now being caused by the awful conflict In progress across the sen. We deeply sympathize with our afflicted Brethren in all of the warring countries ; and we would Indulge the prayerful hope that lu the overullug Providence of Cod, the deadly strife may soon come to an end. As loyal American citizens we express our approval of the peaceful policy of our President, while steadfastly contending for the rights, and persistently maintaining the dignity of our nation ; and we would devoutly pray that he may continue to be Divinely guided In the way of wisdom to the end of the terrible struggle. J. T. LeGEAR. R. E. MEADER. THOMAS COX. J. W. SHEEAN.

SUNDAY SCHOOLS AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S WORK.

Your committee on Sunday Schools and Young People's work desire to report : 1. The Board of Sunday Schools created in 1908 has in seven years added one million fifty thousand scholars to the Sunday Schools of our church. It has also given us two thousand new Sunday Schools out of which lias grown six hundred new church organizations. It has extended the work into the foreign iields and sent fifteen Sunday school specialists to assist our missionaries in the organization and care of heathen children and furnishes literature In nineteen languages. It has con tributed to the achievement of the greatest evangelistic triumph in the history of Methodism that of winning 1.174,000 scholars to the Christ of God. 2. We urge upon our pastors great care in the training of teachers for work in our Sunday Schools and commend the teacher training course outlined by the board. 3. We rejoice in the prosperity of the Epworth League and would persistently urge our young people to utilize the "Win-My-Chum" Week in nggresive evangelistic effort. We also desire to impress upon each chapter the necessity of a definite course In Bible Study and Christian Missions, and attendance upon some of our Epworth League Institutes. Respectfully submitted, R. J. SLEE, Chairman. C. H. KELSEY, Secretary. 686 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

SOCIAL SERVICE.

We heartily endorse the "Social Creed of the Churches," adopted by the Federal Council of the Churches In America, December 9, 1912, which declares as follows : "For equal rights and complete Justice for all men in all stations of life. For the protection of the family, by the single standard of purity, uniform divorce Iiiwh, proper regulation of marriage, and proper housing. For the fullest possible development for every child, especially by the provision of proper education and recreation. For the abolition of child-labor. For such regulation of the conditions of toil for women as shall safeguard the physical and moral health of the community. For the abatement and prevention of poverty. For the protection of the Individual and society from social, economic, and moral wtiHte of the liquor traffic. For Ihe conservation of heulth. For the protection of the worker from dangerous machinery, occupational disease, Injuries and mortality. For the right of all men to the opportunity for self-maintenance, for safeguard ing this right against encroachments of every kind, and for the protection of workers from the hardships of enforced unemployment. For suitable provision for the old age of the workers, and for those incapacitated by Injury. For the right of employes and employers alike to organize and for adequate means of conciliation and arbitration In industrial disputes. For a release from employment one day In seven. For the gradual and reasonable reduction of the hours of labor to the lowest practicable point, and for that degree of leisure for all which is a condition of the highest human life. For a living wage as a minimum In every industry, and for the highest wage that each Industry can afford. For a new emphasis on the application of Christian principles to the acquisition and use of property, and for the most equitable division of the product of industry that can ultimately be devised." We call upon nil our pastors and people to, so far as possible, formulate and execute community programs which embody the principles set forth in the above creed. We also recognUe with great appreciation the forward movements of the day in the Interests of rural life, and In view of Michigan's vast and rapidly increasing agri cultural interests, we recommend that all our pastors In agricultural communities champion the Interests of rural life, and make their churches community leaders and builders, standing for better farming, better rural homes, churches, schools, society, and every legitimate Interest of a modern rural community, earnestly endeavoring to put the whole movement upon a firm religious basis, and we recommend that our pastors take advantage of the rural summer conference at the Agricultural College, Idtnsinjr. R. E. MEADER. I. H. RAYLE.

REPORT OF VISITORS TO ALBION COLLEGE.

It Is with Increasing pleasure that we recognize the superior character of the work being done at Albion College. The practical Christian culture afforded to the young men and women was ne%cr more evident than now. The worth of any enter prise may be judged by the character of its output. Last Juue AKuon sent out the largest class in Us history more than oUIUy young pooplo thoroughly imbued with the idea of service. The notsMe victory achieved this year in semiring the new Epworth 1915] MEMOIRS 587

Physical Laboratory, upon which work has already been begun, with Its increased equipment, guarantees the permanence of the arrangement recently entered into with the University of Michigan whereby Albion students may persue the first three years of the combined technical and professional courses at Albion. The University grants full credit for the work done at Albion, This enables our young people to secure their training at less cost and at the same time lay the foundation for their careers under the healthy Christian atmosphere of our own college. We urge all of our pastors to become thoroughly familiar with the details of this arrangement and Impart the information to their young people. Students who intend to teach may seurce a life certificate from Albion College. The demand for Albion graduates In this profession exceeds the supply. Brethren let us send our young people lo Albion. There are now more Methodist young people attending the State University than are enrolled in Albion College. We pledge the continued support of the Conference to the interests of the Colleges. J. W. ESVELD. W. J. COATES. Visitors.

X MEMOIRS.

EDMUND VALENTINE ARMSTRONG

Edmund Valentine Armstrong was born in Albany, New York, Febru ary 3, 1837. While he was yet an infant his parents moved with him to New York City, where he was married at the age of twenty-one to Miss Emilie Lockwood, who was soon taken from him by death. In 1860 he married Miss Nettie Raymond, and in 1861 he enlisted in the Sixth New York Volunteer Cavalry, and served three years in the war. Brother Armstrong was educated in New York city schools and in Talmage's Lay College in Brooklyn. While a young man he engaged in the printing business in New York. He was converted at the age of fourteen, and appointed class leader at seventeen. He was engaged con stantly in Sunday-school and other Christian work. In 1875 he moved to Three Rivers, Michigan, where he was licensed to exhort by Rev. J. W. Miller, receiving a local preacher's license from that quarterly con ference in 1876. In September, 1877, he was admitted on trial in the Michigan conference at Grand Rapids, and was appointed to Byron Center, where he labored three years with fruitful results. His subsequent ap pointments were as follows: Sparta, two years; Grand Haven, two years; Bloomingdale, three years; Mendon, three years; Simpson Church, Kala mazoo, two years; St. Joseph, three years; Union City, two years. In 1896 he was transferred to Wyoming conference, where for seven years he served churches at Forty Fort, Penn., and Marathon, N. Y. In 1903 he re-entered Michigan conference, serving Jonesville, East Avenue, Kala mazoo, and Comstock. In 1907 he took a superannuated relation, with resi dence in Kalamazoo. 588 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

His ministerial life was characterized from the very first and even to the closing hours with an earnest zeal for souls and joy of service. Rev. Luther E. Lovejoy, who was a boy on his first charge writes: "Brother Armstrong was the first pastor I ever had who got near enough to my boyish heart to capture it. Those were the days of my soul's awakening. While my judgment may be somewhat biased by the strong

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impressions of those early years, still I cannot but believe that Brother Armstrong was one of the truest, most devoted and most efficient pastors ' God ever made. He was always on the hunt for souls and for their highest spiritual welfare. He never seemed to miss an opportunity or to stop short of the limit of his resources in embracing it. How many heart-searchings he has given me." As a soldier of the civil war Brother Armstrong participated in the 1915] MEMOIRS 589 battles of South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, The Wilderness, and others. As a tribute to his unfailing Christian zeal even as a young man of 24 years in the trying situations of army life. Major F. A. Easton, not then a Christian, says: "We all looked on 'E. V.' as not only a good soldier but a good man. His example helped to make us better men and Christians. His simple life and manners gave proof of his earnestness and devotion to the cause of religion." His home life was a source of great happiness and strength to him, and here, as everywhere else, he was faithful to his high calling having frequent personal talks with his children about their souls' salvation and seeking to instill in them a love for the work of God. To his faithful wife who survives him he was wont to ascribe much of the success of his ministry. Five children were born to them, Frank Lincoln, killed in Oklahoma; William J., of Scranton, Pa., and Mrs. Ernest Burnham of Kalamazoo. Two died in infancy. Brother Armstrong's death occurred in Chicago, where he had gone to visit a sick sister-in-law. On the day of her death, Sunday, January 10, he was stricken with apoplexy while on his way to evening worship. He was taken to a hospital, where he passed away the following Saturday, Jan. 16, 1915. His daughter, Mrs. Burnham, who was with him during these hours, says: "He asked for my mother, his life-long companion, and was able to recognize her, and to her he said, 'Jesus is my only hope.' His whole life was one of trust and praise. He told the nurse that he praised oftener than he prayed and this is corroborated by a little promise book given him in 1856. Never a day passed wherever he might be, that he did not seek some message of God from this book and the pages de voted to praise are worn and patched. The morning he left home he said to a friend, 'Whatever happens will be the will of God.' He went to sleep, and the prayer of the song he thought so beautiful was granted:

'Close my eyes when night shall come, Then bid angel voices wake me " Sweetly singing 'Welcome home.'

Funeral services were held in Kalamazoo, First church, in charge of the pastor, Rev. J. T. LeGear, who spoke very appreciatively of his re lations with Brother Armstrong, saying that he always found in him a sympathetic and inspiring listener, loyal to the pastor and the church in every way. He was often surprised at his progressive thought —an evi dence that he kept up his habit of systematic reading and study to the last. The services were also participated in by Brothers G. A. Brown and J. B. Peatling and addresses were made by Superintendent J. R. T. Lathrop, W. I. Cogshall, G. A. Buell and Isaiah Wilson. The latter says of him "He was especially equipped for the Methodist ministry and stood for the best things in Methodism — class-meetings, prayer-meetings, love- feasts and revivals. Brother Armstrong was a fine singer. He made 590 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

melody with his heart to the Lord. The earnest devotional singing of himself and wife stirred the heart3 of the people. Their cultivated musical taste and unction in spiritual songs made them a power in revival meet ing and in the churches and at campmeetings. Our beloved brother died singing and praising God."

FRANCIS A. CHAPMAN

Rev. F. A. Chapman was born in Candor, Tioga Co., N. Y., April 27, 1854, and died in peace at Woodburn Oregon, August 2, 1915. His un-

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usually eventful life began in a rural community and had a most excellent Christian home. His parents were both of a high type of intelligence. He was the only child who lived to maturity and he remained with his parents after his marriage until he entered the ministry. He came to Michigan with his parents and located near White Cloud. After two years they returned to the old home in Candor, N. Y. He was converted in his youth and was conscious of a call to the ministry but refused to consider the ministry as his life work. He 1915] MEMOIRS 591 soon gave up his profession and was married in 1873 to Celia E. Wright. To them were born two sons Arthur F. and William A. The former a lawyer living in Los Angeles, Cal., and the latter a doctor and practicing in Woodburn, Oregon. Brother Chapman was reclaimed at the age of 27 and with it came again the call to the ministry. Again he halted in the path of duty but E. N. Sabin, his pastor, persuaded him to accept God's plan for his life. He went to the Litchfield charge as a supply in the spring of 1882, with Y. C. Smith, D.D., his presiding elder. He was a hard student and so thoroughly mastered his subjects that he stood at the head of his class for the full course of his conference work. As a preacher his thorough habits of preparation, for the most part of his ministry a memoriter preacher, gave him an excellent vocabulary and diction which together with a logical mind and a vivid imagination and good delivery made him an exceptionally good preacher. He was also a very faithful pastor, visiting from house to house. He was like his master in that he too went about doing good." His administrative ability was excellent and he was a genius in managing difficult situations and kept his church in harmony and moving upward. He was never satisfied to have needed improvements unaccomplished nor rest easy until all debts were paid. He was evangelistic in gifts preaching and aims, so gathered souls into the kingdom from year to year. Brother Chapman's health began to fail several years ago while pastor at Coldwater, Michigan, and he sought health on the Pacific coast. Here he was out on a ranch and did some supply work and after two years he was so much improved that he sought to re-enter the regular pastorate. He came back to Michi gan and served two charges as pastor and did some supply work with his usual success. At Muskegon Heights specially where he served for nearly four years he built the church up splendidly and built a parson age and paid for it. It was a comfort to him in his last days that he had been able to give this little church a parsonage home.

"He was a brother just to love the other And work as best he can, In the glorious labor of lifting his neighbor, And helping his fellow-man."

He first came to the Michigan Conference by a call to the Maple St. Church, of Battle Creek. After serving that church he decided to go back to his old conference because of the health of his younger son. After serving two charges there he again turned to the Michigan Con ference and was transferred back and stationed at Union City. In the Wyoming Conference his charges were Litchfield, Danby, Forty Fort, Simpson Ch. Scranton, Newark Valley, Whitney's Point, and a second term at Forty Fort. In the Michigan Conference they were: Battle Creek, Maple St., Union City, Niles, Big Rapids, Coldwater, Hart and Mus kegon Heights. 592 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

Dr. W. A. Chapman, his son from Woodburn, came out and took the father and mother to his home where he had the most loving and faith ful attention for his comfort and treatment possible. The last two weeks he was very sick and failed rapidly. The end came unexpectedly and peace fully. Sister Chapman who had attended him faithfully and was a truly helpful wife to him always, had just given him a drink of water and laid him back on the pillow and went out to return the glass. She came back to find he had slipped away to "the land of pure delight where saints immortal reign." Brother Chapman's mortal part was laid away at the family cemetery not more than 80 rods from the old farm home at Candor, N. Y., August 9, 1915.

"Servant of God, well done, Rest from thy loved employ, The battle fought the victory won Enter thy Master's Joy." D. D. KING.

THOMAS H. M. COGHLAN

Rev. Thomas H. M. Coghlan closed his pastorate of the First Church, Lansing, and his life work by death on the night of July 3, 1915. His long and painful illness covered more than eight months. He leaves a wife and a nine-year-old daughter, Margaret. In accordance with Brother Coghlan's request, the funeral services were held at the home. Rev. Ralph Wooten read the hymn, Dr. Louis DeLamarter offered prayer, and Dr. M. M. Callen bore a message from the church in Cadillac. District Superintendent W. H. Phelps spoke briefly of our brother's life. Pastors from the city and district acted as pall bearers. Memorial services were also held at the church on the follow ing Sabbath evening. Brother Coghlan was born in Clonakilty, Ireland, January 4, 1865. He was ordained to the ministry at the Rock River conference in Illinois, Oct. 4, 1896. He served a number of appointments until transferred to the Michigan conference in 1900. lie held pastorates in Ludington, Cad illac, Big Rapids, Three Rivers and First church, Lansing. The testi monials regarding his work in his last charge are applicable to his life ministry. His superintendent says: "He was popular, especially in the north-side district where he knew hundreds of shopmen and businessmen and called them by name. Shopmen kept posted day by day as to his condition during the months of his illness. Brother Coghlan loved all sorts of folks, and literally lived in 'a house by the road, and was indeed a friend to man.' He was an exceptional pastor, and his visits and prayers 1915] MEMOIRS 593 in the homes were real events to be treasured in memory. He sympathized with all who needed him, and he had the rare gift of inspiring faith in others. He was an unusual personal worker, and steadily went out to gather in the fruits of his public work. Letters from everywhere tell the story of how many lives he influenced, sending some into the ministry, some to the mission field, and many into honored lay service." Earl R. Pitt, a lay friend, in the State Journal says of Brother Cogh- lan: "Cheerfulness was one of his attributes. It was his cheerfulness in shouldering the daily cross that attracted men to him. He made friends because he was cheerful; and his big optimism, his firmly grounded be-

THOMAS H. M. COGHLAN lief in a future life, affected those with whom he came in contact. These characteristics probably set more men to thinking of the life hereafter than all his texts combined. And men did think upon it. This is at tested by the tremendous increase in attendance of the plain little north- side church, where he taught the Word of God and radiated optimism and good will to men. 'He practiced what he preached.' No higher tribute can be paid to any clergyman that this from men outside the church; and this tribute has been paid by every shopman and businessman who knew him and had observed him in his daily life. Brother Coghlan's religion was tolerant. He converted not by slang, by sensational phrase ology, nor undignified exhortation; but rather he pointed out the right 594 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915 way far oftener than he criticised. He was broad-minded. He understood man's frailties and his abilty to combate temptation. He pitied oftener than he censured, and neither his heart nor his charity was so small that he had no reserve for any life's wayfarer who had need of them. His sick ministrations were many. The sick or the world-weary, In or out of his church, found him every ready to share their cross in the cheer ful spirit of self-sacrifice. He deemed it his mission upon earth to be of help to others. He preached it from the pulpit and he practiced it out side the church."

FREDERIC COE DEMOREST

Rev. Frederic Coe Demcrest, instructor in Albion College and mem ber of the Michigan conference, departed this life Feb. 3, 1915. At- the funeral services of Dr. Demorest, President Samuel Dickie said, in part: "Frederic Coe Demorest was born at Muscatine, Iowa, June 4, 1861. His early life was spent at Muscatine, where he attended the grade and high schools, graduating from the same. He entered North western University at Evanston, 111., in 1885, finishing in 1890 with the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts. He was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa. "His first position after graduating was at the McClurg private school iu Chicago; then to Morgan Park, 111. In 1892 he entered the ministry, preaching for two years. In 1895 he became instructor of Latin and Greek at Iowa Wesleyan University, remaining there until 1898, when he went to Onarga, 111., to become the president of the Grand Prairie Seminary. In 1900 he left Onarga to accept the ■presidency of Southwest Kansas College. It was from there that he came to Albion in the fall of 1903, to become professor of Latin and acting professor of Philosophy. "In the fall of 1894 he was married to Stella Hibbs of Oskaloosa, la., and to them were born two daughters, Dorothy and Lois. In October, 1904, he was greatly saddened by the death of his wife. Dr. Demorest'n second marriage occurred June 27, 1907, when he was united to Sarah Nichols, who, with the two daughters, mourns so deeply his going." Funeral services were held at the church in Albion, which was filled to its utmost capacity. Floral gifts were most beautiful. The students of the college marched in a body, mourning the departure of their beloved teacher. Services were in charge of President Dickie. Miss Myra C. Salisbury sang "Since Jesus Has Suffered For Me." Addresses were made by Rev. Oscar T. Olson of the Detroit conference, who spoke for the students and alumni. Dr. C. O. Mills told of Dr. Demorest's work and loyalty to the Albion church; and the writer represented the Michigan conference. Dr. Dickie closed the service with words of tenderness and 1916] MEMOIRS 595 sympathy for the family. The body was taken back to the old Iowa home and laid to rest. Dr. Demorest will be remembered as a teacher rather than as a preacher. The words of Rev. Oscar Olson express the worth of the man to the students that have been under his influence and instruction: "It

FREDERIC COE DEMOREST was the axiom of his life, which he gave to us so often, that 'Sincerity is the measure of a man's truthfulness and usefulness.' Sincerity is the basic virtue of character, and upon this foundation our teacher built well and nobly. The sesame to his character was sincerity. The most real fact of his life was the constant expression of the Christian purpose. He lived well. He made us see the great purpose of life. It is not to get, 596 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

but to give; not to amass, but to disburse. Character is the fine art of giving up." "Dead he lay among his books! The peace of God was in his looks." HUGH KENNEDY.

HOWARD FISHER

Howard Fisher, a probationer in the Michigan conference, and a ten- talent young man, was born at Lebanon, Michigan, Oct. 15, 1889, and died at Lafayette, N. J., May 11, 1915. At the age of ten he moved to Hubbardston, where he graduated from the high-school as valedictorian. He was also a graduate of Albion college, and while there organized the Philomathian Literary society, and the co-operative club. For three seasons he worked on the gospel team and many were turned to Christ through his preaching. He served as student- pastor at Cambria for two years. May 19, 1914, he was married to Miss Mabel Gowthrop of Montgomery, Michigan, after which they went to New York, where he attended Drew Seminary and also held a pastorate at Lafayette, New Jersey. Late in March last, trouble with his tonsils necessitated their removal. Blood- poisoning ensued, and in a few hours he was dead. His death was a great shock to the- community. Funeral services were held in the church at Lafayette, when his flock gathered, mourning as a people who dearly loved a pastor. Dr. Cole, his district superintendent, conducted the services. Addresses were made by Dr. Fleming of the seminary, Mr. Boyer of Drew, a former classmate of Albion, and Rev. Garris, pastor of a village near Lafayette. All spoke feelingly of the earnestness and zeal in the work of the Lord which char acterized his life. Dr. Fleming, speaking of students about to graduate from Drew, said "This young man has graduated this week, and has been called to higher services than any who might be called to any part of this earth." The remains were brought to St. Johns, Michigan, where services were held May 15, at the home of his parents. Rev. George A Critchett, an intimate friend, spoke words of sympathy to the mourning ones, and burial was made in East Plain cemetery, Lebanon, near his birthplace. Brother Fisher leaves a wife, a father, mother, three sisters and one brother.

WILLIAM J. HATHAWAY

William J. Hathaway was born at Bluffton, Indiana, August 7, 1S4S, and was educated in Hamlin University, Red Wing, Minn., Carleton Col 1915] MEMOIRS 5§7

lege, Northfield, Minn., and graduated from the Northwestern University as A. B. in 1877. He received the degree of M. A. in 1887. He was married to Miss Martha L. Whitmer in Sturgis, Mich., Oct. 3, 1879, the life-long companion of his ministry. Mrs. Hathaway survives him, and also their children, William H. of the Milwaukee public schools, and Grace May, wife of Dr. Eugene T. Bronson of Ganges, Michigan. Brother Hathaway's homelife was an exceptionally happy one, and no where can he be so sadly missed. Brother Hathaway was ordained a local deacon at Grand Rapids in

WILLIAM J. HATHAWAY

1877, and at the same session of the Michigan conference was received on trial on recommendation of Rev. J. W. Miller, presiding elder. He was a capable and useful member, serving on important committees and as trustee. He was one of the most efficient treasurers the conference has had, holding that office for four years. He was far from being self-as sertive among his brethren, yet was every ready to respond when called to service. Those who knew him best knew that he was not only loyal to the church, but most deeply interested in her welfare. Burr Oak, Ithaca, Decatur, Berrien Springs, Paw Paw, Vicksburg, Plainwell, South Haven,

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Constantine, Clare, and Muskegon Heights were among his appointments. At the close of the latter he superannuated. Rev. H. L. Potter, pastor at Burton Heights, Grand Rapids, says, "In no uncertain tones did William J. Hathaway declare the presence of sin in the world, and its work of eternal destruction to the souls of the un repentant.* Clearly and definitely he taught the seeker the way to the larger realization of the possibilities of Christian life. A true lover of humanity, he never forgot the child, the invalid or the weary. So he toiled for thirty-four years in the active ministry of the Michigan con ference, and then at the close of the 1911 sssion he sought and received a place among the heroes of Methodism, the retired ministry. Selecting Grand Rapids for his home he became a member of Burton Heights Quar terly Conference, and through these few years of rest he was ever seek ing to advance the kingdom of God. Hardly a Sunday came that did not find him somewhere proclaiming the gospel message. "Friday morning, after an hour of intense physical pain, he opened the little door and went out, not into the blackness of an eternal night, not as a homeless wanderer in the great unknown, but as a child of God coming home to a mansion in the sky. Funeral services were held at Burton Heights church. Dr. J. C. Floyd, assisted by the pastor, conducted the same. Drs. W. I. Cogshall and Robert Bready read the scripture lessons, Rev. S. C. Strictland offered prayer, the pastor read the obituary, Dr. John Graham gave the memorial address, and Dr. Floyd closed the services with prayer. Many of the ministers were at the services. The burial was at Sturgis."

JOHN HOYT

John Hoyt was born at Cherry Valley, Otsego county, N. Y., Nov. 27, 1832, and died suddenly July 3, 1915, while visiting friends at Deposit, N. Y. He was in his eighty-third year. While yet a young man he came to Michigan, and was married to Miss Jennie Ford in Allen, Feb. 16, 1858. She died April 4, 1895, and Oct. 18, 1903, he married Ellen Gage, who survives him. Upon receipt of news of his death his daughter, Mrs. F. A. Rothlesburger, of Hillsdale, went east and brought the body to Allen, Mich., where he was buried beside his former wife. The burial services were conducted by Rev. L. DeLamarter, assisted by Rev. J. G. Phillips. Brother Hoyt began his ministerial labors in 1855 as junior preacher at Osseo. He joined the Michigan conference in 1857, at its session in Lansing, Bishop Waugh presiding. He was ordained deacon by Bishop Janes, and is the last but one of a class of sixteen who were ordained elders by Bishop Ames in 1861. For fifty-seven years he has been an honored member, twenty-nine years effective and twenty-eight superannuate. 1916] MEMOIRS 599

His appointments were Osseo, Black River, Coloma, Partello, Bedford, Kalamo Center, Moscow, New Buffalo, Waverly, Jonesville, Gilead, Mott- ville. Burr Oak, Lagrange, Berrien Springs, Vandalia, Edwardsburg, Law- ton, Pokagon, Leroy, and superannuation in 1886. After superannuation he lived principally in Allen, until in 1906 he went to South Valley, N. Y. There, among the low spurs of the Alleghany mountains, and amid the scenes of his youth, he spent his closing days, near the shores of beautiful Otsego lake, the headwaters of the Susquehanna and the scene of Cooper's tale of "The Pioneers." Evidently our brother caught the spirit of the pioneers, for he came to Michigan while the state was yet in its early development, when our conference had only one hundred and twenty-five members, probationers included, and the church but six bishops. Brother Hoyt served well his church and state, toiling as a gospel minister on some of the hardest fields of those early days. He was a good, modest man, who won many friends by his sterling worth; and his pass ing, even at a ripe old age, was deeply mourned by his community, especi ally by the local church in which his life had radiated such a blessed in fluence for good. He has gone to the reward of the Just.

No more the toil, the conflict, No more the chastening rod; For Israel's weary prophet Is home at last with God.

JOHN W. MILLER

John W. Miller was born at Plcton, Canada, July 16, 1832. He gradu ated in law and settled at Pentwater, Mich., in 1858. He was converted in a stirring revival and given a license to preach. Those early days proved the calibre of the young man, and when offered work at Acme, in the then wilds of north Michigan, he readily accepted, ably assisting Rev. S. Steele in his pioneer work in and about Traverse City. His salary was the munificent sum of $17, and he lost $5 of this while going to a meeting. In various ways he met rough experiences, but the sturdy manhood shown at the first continued throughout all trying times, and he was the comfort and sustaining power of many a hardy worker in the Grand Traverse region. As years went by he was called to many a new field where his work was blest and his fatherly ways drew hosts of people to him in that great friendship which struggle always cements for all time. Of the children that came to this happy family but two are living: Edward, at whose home near Traverse City the father passed away, and Mrs. Kate Woodbury, who early became her father's great helper, and as 600 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915 soon as It was possible her great desire to become a missionary was real ized and she was sent to Shanghai, China, where she now is. Brother Miller was received on trial in the Michigan conference in 1860, and the list of appointments stands as follows: Elk Rapids, 1860 Northport, 61; Decatur, 62; Lawton, 63; Edwardsburg, 64; Keeler, 65-7 Lawton, 68-9; Galesburg, 70; Plain well, 71; Grand Traverse District, 72-4 Three Rivers, 75-6; Kalamazoo District, 77-80; Muskegon, 81-2; Grand Rapids, Second Street, 83-4; Portland, 85; Manistee, 86-7; Big Rapids, 88-90; Traverse City Circuit, 91-4; Elk Rapids, 95-7; supernumerary, 98-1900;

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Grand Traverse District 1900, to finish Rev. E. L. Kellogg's term. He was then made effective in 1901, serving at Grawn, 1901-2; Fourteenth Street, Traverse City, 1903-4; supernumerary, 1905-8; superannuate, 1910. But even on the retired list he could not quite give up work. His career had been too strenuous for ease and idleness. He visited quite a little, and to the end maintained a consistent ministerial character. For the last three years he spent a portion of each winter at the Clark Me morial Home in Grand Rapids, because he wanted to be with those who, like himself, had seen the work of pioneer days; and they delighted in comparing notes of the times through which they had all passed. Three weeks before his death he seemed to divine that the end was not far off, 1916] MEMOIRS • 601

and he wanted to be with his son, and so went to Traverse City, where, on April 9, 1915, he peacefully fell on sleep. He was a good man, un assuming, cheerful, genial in spirit, and greatly loved by all the people in the north country. The funeral was held in Central church, under whose roof he so proudly sat the day that beautiful building was dedicated. He had seen the first church built and the membership grow, and he was so happy in the completion of this new church home. The service was an impres sive one in charge of Rev. W. W. McKee, who gave the opening address. Scripture was read by Rev. W. A. Ely; prayer was ofTered by Rev. A. A. Stephens; and the address by District Superintendent W. F. Kendrick was followed with prayer by Rev. E. W. Wood. The pall-bearers were Revs. W. A. Ely, A. A. Stephens, E. W. Wood, G. L. Thompson, D. Cochlin, pastor of the Congregational church, and Robert Barney, a friend of the family. It is noteworthy that of the ministers who have died this year, Brother Armstrong was licensed to preach by Brother Miller in 1876, Brother Hathaway was presented to the conference by him in 1877, and Brother Wightman was converted under his ministry in 1901.

HENRY J. NICHOLLS

Rev. Henry J. Nicholls was born on the Isle of Wight, England, amid scenes associated with the name of Tennyson. He early became a mission worker, and for seventeen years was a local preacher. On coming to America fourteen years ago, he at once joined the Michigan conference. All of his work has been done in the Big Rapids district, his charges being Ashton, Stanton, Hersey, Hope, Gladwin, Leroy, Wesley and Green ville Circuit. While on the streets of Greenville April 11, 1915, Brother Nicholls was stricken with apoplexy, and was removed to the hospital. But notwith standing all that could be done he passed away late in the afternoon of the same day. He leaves a widow and two adopted boys. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Thomas Cox, in the Greenville Methodist church, a large number of the brethren from the district being present, Rev. C. E. Davis offered prayer at the house, and Rev. George Bullen at the church; Rev. H. B. Johnson and Rev. J. H. Bancroft read the scripture lessons. Rev. F. G. Dunbar gave an address and Rev. Thomas Cox spoke of the life and character of Brother Nicholls. Burial took place in the lot of Nelson Johnson in Fair Plains cemetery. It is said of Brother Nicholls that "he was a lover of books. In his library are volumes of useful character, and his wife says he never laid aside a book until he had mastered it. This was reflected in the 602 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

style of his sermons. He pat original thought Into them. He was deeply Interested in scientific studies. A member of the National Geographical Society, he also possessed a microscope and had many slides that he him self had mounted, thereby indicating the pleasure he took in all the works of God. His mind was open to thoughts that come from surrounding life, and made a valuable fund which he drew upon for use in his pulpit. He impressed those who knew him as a man of intelligence. In tempera ment he was cheerful. His face was usually lit up with a smile. Many people have more than their share and yet are not happy; but like the spring that bubbles on the hillside, rising from a deeper source, so a cheerful mind springs from many things. With him it was a faith in

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God, a sense of the abundance of nature, the certainty that all is well, and the assurance of friendship. He preached a hopeful religion, and went far to comfort the sad and to preach a helpful gospel unto the people. He lived before us as a Christian man. His walk, his deportment, were all such as to adorn the gospel of Christ, our Savior. His faith was more than a doctrine, it was a life."

ALLAN M. WIGHTMAN

Allan M. Wightiuan was born at Monroe Center, Mich., April 3, 1881, and died at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage at Central Lake, May 21, 1915] MEMOIRS 603

1915, aged thirty-four years. In April 1904, he, with his parents, moved to Sherman, where he attended the high school until his graduation in 1907. After this he attended Ferris Institute in Big Rapids, and taught school successfully for two years. He was converted at the age of twenty years at a class-meeting held by Rev. J. W. Miller, pastor of Monroe Center charge. He entered the ministry of our church in September, 1909, and was appointed to Cross Village charge. Here he labored faithfully for one year, after which he was appointed to Alba, remaining three years. His pastorate here was

ALLAN M. WIGHTMAN very successful. He found the church badly in debt, the property run down and the people discouraged. He made extensive repairs on both church and parsonage, paid nearly all the debts, added considerably to the membership, and left the charge holding a commanding influence in the community. In September, 1913, he was appointed to Central Lake and was in the midst of a good pastorate when death overtook him. In the spring he had begun a series of revival meetings at Ellsworth ap pointment, but continued only a few nights, when he was obliged to close on account of what he supposed was la grippe. His illness proved to bo from typhoid fever, and after about seven weeks the end came. 604 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

May 4, 1907, he was married to Miss Grace H. Anderson, of Sherman. One son, Paul Willis, was born February 1, to bless this happy union. This bright boy is now left to comfort the stricken mother as she tries to lay her plans for the future. His father and mother, two brothers and two sisters also survive him. Brother Wightman's was a short but faithful ministry. He loved God and the church, and gave them all that he possessed. He was clean, sweet-spirited, and possessed of those qualities that won for him many friends. He was alert, aggressive, and constantly adding to his equip ment that he might be at his best for the service of the church. He studied that he might show himself approved, a workman that needed not to be ashamed. He was a popular and successful minister, who will be missed on the district where he had done his work. The funeral was held at Buckley, May 24, in charge of District Super intendent W. F. Kendrick. A large number of ministers were present, tak ing part in the services and acting as bearers. The burial was at Sherman.

MRS. J. R. BOWEN

Cecelia Bowen passed away at the home of her brother, Alfred S. Bunnell, in Lyons, Mich., Monday forenoon at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 7 days. She had been in poor health for the past year. Cecelia Ann Bunnell was born November 8, 1838, on the family farm, three miles up the Grand river from Lyons, her parents being among the early settlers. She began teaching school at the age of sixteen years, and taught for an extended period. She was married in 1882 to Rev. J. R. Bowen, who passed to his reward in 1905. She was in pastoral work for eleven years, when they came to Lyons for their years of retirement. She gave her heart and life to Christ and joined the church in her early twenties, giving a tenth of her income to the Lord's work. The outstanding characteristics of her life were great faith in God, unswerving faithfulness in his service and a remarkably happy and cheerful disposition. Her most appropriate epitaph would be, "She trusted God, and grew old sweet." Funeral services were conducted from the church by Rev. W. W. Hurd. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, testifying to the esteem in which she was held. Interment in the Lyons cemetery.

MRS. E. L. KELLOGG Mrs. Mary Kellogg was transferred from the church militant to the church triumphant December 26, 1914. Sister Kellogg, "grandma," as she was affectionately called by her friends and neighbors, had reached the 1915] MEMOIRS 605 ripe age of eighty-two years. She was born in Connecticut. In 1844, at the age of eighteen she came to Michigan with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Martin, and settled near New Buffalo. On September 2, 1857, she was married to Rev. E. L. Kellogg, who passed to the Golden City in June, 1899, after serving the Michigan conference for forty-three years. Five children were born to them, two of whom are living: William M., of Traverse City, and Arthur, of Marquette. For the past fifteen years she made her home with the son William. Sister Kellogg was a woman of rare spiritual loveliness. Like Moses, the skin of her face shone with a heavenly lustre. But she did not seem to know It. She was an aristocrat —not in a conventional sense — she belonged to the aristrocracy of worth. She lived the love-life which Paul describes so exquisitely in Corinthians: "Love is very patient, very kind. Love knows no Jealousy; love makes no parade, gives itself no airs, is never rude, never selfish; love is never glad when others go wrong; love is gladdened by goodness, always slow to expose, always eager to believe the best." The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Wilber McKee, of Central church, of which Sister Kellogg was a loyal member. Interment was in the Oakwood cemetery, Traverse City.

MRS. D. R. LATHAM

Fully prepared, and homesick for heaven, as she told her pastor, this beautiful Christian character, on the morning of December 8, 1914, passed from her home in Abilene, Kansas, to the home prepared for her above. Mrs. Latham's maiden name was Mary Elizabeth Tomlinson, and she ' was born on Feb. 1, 1838, in Sherwood, Michigan. In her very young child hood she was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church. To the Master and the church, from that time until her death, she was greatly devoted. Her life was one of many sorrows, but in Christ she always found Joy and peace. Those who knew her best say she was one of the sweetest Christian characters they ever knew. She loved God with all her heart and trusted him with unquestioning faith. She was married to Rev. W. I. Blowers, a member of the Michigan conference, on June 28, 1858. After seven years of happiness her husband gave his life for his country in the civil war, leaving her a widow with two children. October 13, 1867, she was married at Decatur, Mich., to Rev. D. R. Latham, also a member of the Michigan conference. She served with him until his superannuation in 1882, when they went west. For fifteen years she followed him in his labors as a supply pastor in Arkansas and Kansas. Fifteen years ago they settled at Abilene, Kansas, where Brother Latham died in 1911. Mrs. Latham was the mother of four children, one of whom survives her, Mrs. C. W. Anderson of Pierre, South Dakota. 606 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

The funeral services were held at Abilene, in charge of her pastor, Rev. Willard J. DeYoe; and burial took place in the cemetery there beside her husband.

MRS. GEORGE D. LEE

Mary E. Zimmerman was born May 7, 1834, in the state of New York, and came to Sturgis, Mich., with her parents when a tiny girl. In Decem ber, 1862, she was married to Rev. G. D. Lee, a widower with three small children, two of whom she had the care. She was in the active work of the ministry for twenty-six years, her greatest interest and pleasure being in the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. She survived her husband about fifteen years, living in the home which they built upon going to Whittier, Cal., in 1896, from Charlotte, Mich., where they had resided for seven years after superannuation from the Michigan confer ence. She was the mother of three sons, one of whom survives her. Janu ary 25, 1915, is the date of her passing to the home beyond. Since a fall six months ago, Mrs. Lee was confined to her bed, an almost con stant sufferer. Yet with the pain of a broken hip and unable to move herself, and without the presence of her son, she exhibited all the char acteristics of a saint. She anticipated heaven to a remarkable degree, not only talking of it and the joy of seeing her Lord, but longing to enter its painless abode. Although for a year or more she had not been able to attend the place of worship, yet her indirect influence was a blessing to the church. She died in Whittier, Cal., January 25, 1915, aged eighty- one, and was buried at Whittier, January 27, 1915. The funeral was held at the church and largely attended. The oration and burial were con ducted by Rev. G. W. Coultas, pastor.

MRS. A. J. ELDRED

Marion M. Bush, oldest child of Rev. Daniel Bush, was born April 22, 1842, in Hastings, Michigan; her father being the first resident pastor of that pioneer village. She grew up in the Methodist church, and her seventy- three years of consecrated life honored it. In the year 1898 she was married to Rev. A. J. Eldred, D. D., one of the best known and highly respected retired members of the Michigan Confer ence. Together they entered the Clark Memorial Home, November 14, 1906, and enjoyed its ministry until his death, June 26, 1910; since which time she has sought to make her life a blessing to all. Sister Eldred was a constant sufferer from rheumatism which drew her hands out of shape but drew her patient spirit closer to her Lord. It was a benediction to her when the Father called her to himself suddenly Sabbath morning September 5th, 1915. 1915] MEMOIRS 607

The funeral services were held in Clark Church, Superintendent J. C. Floyd in charge. Brief addresses were made by Rev. Drs. John Graham and W. M. Puffer, prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. James Hamilton. Six of the city pastors served as pall bearers and the body was laid to rest in beauti ful Greenwood Cemetery, which was a part of her father's old homestead.

MRS. CARL SEIPP

Minnie Grace Sutherland, daughter of Lycurgus G. and Sarah A. Sutherland, was born March 3, 1867, at Piqua, Ohio, and fell asleep in Jesus

MRS. REV. CARL SEIPP at North Star, September 14, 1914. At the age of four she with her parents came to Emerson, Mich., where she spent her girlhood days, attending dis trict school, later the high school at Ithaca, and then the State Normal Col lege at that time situated at Alma. She then taught school for nearly four years, during which time she became acquainted with Carl Seipp, and July 30, 1888, they were united in marriage by Rev. C. A. Jacokes, of Ithaca, Mich. After their marriage they lived two years at Bethany, where one son, Oral W., was born. They then moved to Emerson Center and con 608 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

ducted a general merchandise store, and while here Arthur J. was born. In 1893 they moved with their two children to Oceana county and lived on a fruit farm, where Electa B. was born. All of the children are living. Oral W., a graduate of Albion, is at the head of the commercial department of the Ludington high school; Arthur is attending the Grand Rapids Veterin ary College, and Electa B. graduated from the Ithaca high school last spring and will soon enter Albion College. In 1900 they moved to Blanchard and took charge of a Wesleyan Methodist circuit. Here they labored three years in the ministry and then two years at Dayton Center. They then entered the Methodist Episcopal ministry and have given full proof of their calling, serving one year at Crystal Valley, three years at Leaton, three years at Okemos, one year at Middleton and one year at North Star. She was one of a family of five children, all of whom survive her: Mrs. I. Georgia Graham, of Cleveland, O.; Mrs. Sylvia M. Hall, of Eaton Rapids; Arthur J. Sutherland and Mrs. Susan Shepard, both of Hart, Mich. She was converted when sixteen years of age, and joined the Method ist Episcopal church at Ithaca on probation. Later, after revival services conducted by Rev. C. A. Jacokes and Mr. Bergderfer in the Allen school house, 1886-87, she with her husband joined in full connection at Ithaca. Sister Seipp was always a stay to her husband, an inspiration to her chil dren, and a blessing to the charge they were on. Her funeral was held at the North Star church, September 16, attended by friends from far and near. Thursday we accompanied her remains to Okemos, where Brother and Sister Seipp had planned to spend their declining years, and after a brief service at the church her remains were laid at rest in Okemos ceme tery to await the glad call when the dead in Christ shall rise to meet their Lord. C. L. BEEBE. H O 2

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II. SESSIONS OF THE CONFERENCE

ORGANIZED BY THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OP 1836.

NO TIME PLACE BISHOP SECRETARY

1 Sept. 7 1836 J. Soule H. O. Sheldon. I Sept. 6 1837 R. R. Roberta Edward Thompson. :i Sept. 5 1838 Tiffin, Ohio Edward Thompson. 4 Sept. 4 1839 J. Soule Edward Thompson.

.-. Aug. 19 1840 E. Hedding r. Sept. 15 1841 R. R. Roberta. . . .

7 Aug. 17 1842 T. A. Morris S Aug. 16 1843 J. Soule

t Oct. 2 1VI4 10 Sept. 10 1845

11 Sept. 23 1846 E.S.Janes 1" Sept. 15 1847 T. A. Morris E. H. Pilcher

lit Sept. 6 1848 E. H. Pilcher 14 Sept. 5 1849 E. H. Pilcher

u Sept. 4 1850 T. A. Morria E. H. Pilcher.

1(1 Sept. 3 1851 T. A. Morris E. H. Pilcher. 17 Sept. 15 1852 E. H. Pilcher.

a Sept. 14 1853 E. H. Pitcher. VI Sept. 13 1854 O.C.Baker T. C. Gardner. ■'0 Sept. 5 1855 Flint, Mich E. R. Ames T. C. Gardner. "1 Oct. 1 1856 T. A. Morris R. C. Crawford. "" Sept. 16 1857 R. C. Crawford. n Sept. 15 1858 E.R.Ames R. C. Crawford. M Sept. 14 1859 E.S.Janes R. C. Crawford. :>-> Sept. 27 1860 T. H. Sinex. M Oct. 2 1861 Battle Creek, Mich E.R.Ames T. H. Sinex. :'• Oct. 2 1862 L. Scott T. H. Sinex. "S Sept. 22 1863 Jackson, Mich T. H. Sinex. ..,, Sept. 28 1864 O.C.Baker :m Sept. 13 1865 L. R. Fiskc. Sept. 6 1866 Hillsdale, Mich M. Simpson A. A. Dunton. Sept. 11 1867 D. W. Clark :« Sept. 3 1868 Three Rivers, Mich ill Sept. 15 1869 L. Scott :::, Aug. 31 1870 D. W. Clark :»; Sept. 13 1871

:17 Sept. 18 1872 E. R. Ames J. I. Buell.

lis Sept. 10 1S73 I.W.Wiley.... J. I. Buell. :i!i Sept. 9 1874 4n Sept. 8 1875 Battle Creek, Mich L. Scott G. B. Jocelyn. 41 Sept. 1.3 1876

u Sept. 5 1877 S.M.Merrill A. R. Boggs. J. 43 Sept. 4 1878 T. Peck \. 1!. Hi.ngi.

11 Sept. 10 1879 Ionia, Mich R. S. Fester H. M. Joy. 46 Sept. 15 1880 H. M. Joy. M Aug. 31 1881 Jackson, Mich R.S.Foster H. M. Joy. Sept. 47 6 1882 W. I. Cogshall. I, 48 Sept S 1883 Albion, Mich W. L. Harris W. Cogshall.

40 Sept. 19 1884 W. X. Nindc. . . . W. I. Cogshall. M Sept. 21 1885 Grand Rapids, Mich H.W.Warren W.I. Cogshall. J. 51 Sept. 15 1886 Kalamazoo, Mich F. Hurst W. I. Cogshall. 5;' Sept. 6 1887 Bay View, Mich W. X. Nindc

K8 Sept. 4 1888 S.M.Merrill al Sept. 11 1889

M Sept. 10 1890 W. I. Cogshall. 9 J. M Sept. 1891 P. Newman W. I. Cogshall. 7,7 Sept. 14 1892 Hillsdale, Mich C. H. Fowler P. J. Maveety.

5S Sept. 6 1893

M Sept. 12 1894 P. J. Maveety. mi Sept. 18 1895 John F. Hurst . . . P. J. Maveety. »i Sept. If. 1896 Lansing, Mich M Sept. 15 1897 n Sept. 14 1898 Lansing, Mich S.M.Merrill M. M. Callen. m Sept. 13 l.VI'l C. H. Fowler. M. M. Callen. i,;, Sept. 12 1900 Battle Creek. Mich D. A. Goodsell . M. M. Callen.

«« Sept. 11 1901 H. W. Warren . . M. M. Callen.

67 Sept. 17 1902 Traverse City, Mich J. N. FiUGerald M. M. Callen. m Sept. 23 1903 K. A. Armstrong. «>i Sept. 14 1904 Chas. C. McCabe

7ll Sept. 6 1905 Charlotte, Mich L.B.Wilson

71 Sept. 12 1906 J. F. Berry 71 Sept. 10 1907 W F. McDowell.... E. A. Armstrong.

7:-: Sept. 16 1908 J. W. Hamilton E. A. Armstrong.

74 Sept. 22 1909 Grand Rapids, Mich David H. Moore C. S. Wheeler. 77, Sept. 21 1910 C. S. Wheeler.

76 Sept. 13 1911 Wm. A. Quaylc C. S. Wheeler. 77 Sept. 18 1912 7S Sept. 17 1913 Battle Creek, Mich William Burt C. S. Wheeler. 7» Sept. 16 1914 William Burt C. S. Wheeler.

M Sept. 8 1915 William Burt Geo. A. Brown. J 616 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

XII. CONFERENCE EXAMINATIONS.

RULES GOVERNING EXAMINATIONS.

Four examinations shall be held during the year, viz., on the second Tuesday in December, April and August, and on the Tuesday preceding the session of the annual Conference. No examination will be granted at other times than the dates specified for regular examinations, except by consent of the chairman of the Board, for special reasons. ALL "CON DITIONS" SHOULD BE MADE UP AT THE DECEMBER EXAMINATION. 2. Sermons and essays must not be signed and should be submitted at the times indicated in the "Plan of Examination," or sent to the Registrar within ten days thereafter, for which candidates shall be given receipts. 3. All examination papers shall be written in the presence of a mem ber of the Board of Examiners or of a Supervisor appointed by the Chair man, and shall not be signed. The Supervisor before whom the work is done shall certify to the same by use of the blank furnished him by the Registrar, shall give receipts to the candidates for their papers and for ward the papers to the proper examiners, and forward the coupons to the Registrar. 4. All examination papers shall be written upon light-weight paper, furnished by the examiner at each examination. The paper shall be letter size, written upon one side only. 5. All papers, sermons, essays, etc., shall be the property of the examiners, but may be returned if postage and request accompany the same. 6. Each candidate shall file with the Registrar, on the Tuesday pre ceding the opening session of the Annual Conference, a written statement that he has read all the books "To Be Read." 7. Each candidate shall pay an annual fee of one dollar at the first examination of the year. 8. No person will be recommended by the Board to pass from the studies of one class into those of the next year conditioned on more than one study, unless three-fourths of the membership present shall vote for such recommendation. 9. All candidates for admission on trial or for full membership shall meet the Board on the evening of the first day of the Conference. This rule is imperative. Every man must meet the Board while in ses sion before he can be recommended for Admission on Trial or for Full Membership in the Conference. 10. All who have taken examinations during the year are requested to meet the Registrar at 4:00 p. m., on the first day of the Conference to see if all credits are in, and on Saturday afternoon to receive their standings. 1915] CONFERENCE EXAMINATIONS 617

11. The Board of Examiners heartily endorse the Summer School Assembly of the Michigan State Ministerial Association of Undergraduates of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and it is urgent in its appeal to every undergraduate in this Conference to avail himself of its advantages. The Chairman and the Registrar have been appointed a committee to cooperate with a like committee appointed by the Detroit Conference Board of Examiners and with the Executive Committee of the above named Association in looking after the Interest and work of the Summer School Assembly, to be held at Albion during the summer of 1916. The men in the various classes are Invited to correspond with their examiners asking for such help as they may desire. Do not be afraid to ask questions.

EXAMINATIONS "WILL BE HELD DURING THE YEAR AS FOLLOWS:

On December 14, 1914, April 11, 1915, and August 8, 1915, at Albion by John Zedler; at St. Joseph by John Sheehan; at Greenville by Thomas Cox; at Clare by S. W. Large; at Grand Rapids by F. H. Clapp; at Lan sing by M. L. Fox; at Jackson by D. N. Lacy; at Kalamazoo by J. T. LeGear; at Battle Creek by Wm. Chapman; at Ludington by R. S. Mc Gregor; at Muskegon by E. G. Lewis; at Petoskey by L. H. Manning; at Reed City by P. A. Cross; at Traverse City by W. W. McKee. Any candi date my write before any member of the board of examiners.

BOOKS TO BE READ.

Of the books to be read the following have been selected: In. the second year —The Resurrection of Jesus; in the third year —Social Solu tions; in the fourth year— The Place of Christ in Modern Theology.

PLAN OF EXAMINATIONS.

ADMISSION ON TRIAL.

December Examination.

1. —English Branches. a. Elementary English b. Principles of Rhetoric c. General History R.J. Slee.

April Examination.

2. —The worker and His Bible P. R. Norton. 3. —History and Exposition of the Twenty-five Articles of Re ligion of the Methodist Episcopal Church M. L. Fox. 4. —Discipline of the Methodist Episcopal Church for 1912. . .Wilbur McKee. 618 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

August Examination. 5.—Life of John Wesley S. W. Large. 6. —Organizing and Building the Sunday School A. P. Nagler. 7. —-Written Sermon C. E. Hoag.

STUDIES IN THE FIRST YEAR.

December Examination.

1. —Jesus and the Gospels R. J. Slee.

April Examination.

2.—Preparation and Delivery of Sermons R. A. Wright. 3. —American History E. O. Mather. 4.—Winning the Fight Against Drink A. P. Nagler.

August Examination.

5. —Digest of Methodist Law P. R. Norton. 6. —English Style in Public Discourse L. H. Manning. 7.—Written Sermon C. E. Hoag.

STUDIES IN THE SECOND YEAR.

December Examination.

1.— ■Biblical Hermeneutics J. B. Pinckard.

April Examination.

2.—The Bible, Its Origin and Nature J. T. LeGear. 3.—How We Think R. A. Wright. 4.—The Graded Sunday School in Principle and Practice Lewis H. Manning.

August Examination.

5.—The Light of the World R. J. Slee. 6. —Decisive Hour in Christian Missions E. O. Mather. 7. —Essay, "The Problems Confronting Our Local Church." M. L. Fox.

STUDIES IN THE THIRD YEAR.

December Examination.

1.— System of Christian Doctrine J. R. Wooton. 1915] CONFERENCE EXAMINATIONS 619

April Examination.

2. —History of the Christian Church John Zedler. 3.—The Fact of Conversion W. H. Irwin. 4. — Sacerdotalism in the Nineteenth Century John Zedler.

August Examination.

5. —The New Basis of Civilization S. W. Large. 6. —Written Sermon C. E. Hoag.

STUDIES IN THE FOURTH YEAR.

December Examination.

1. —System of Christian Doctrine J. R. Wooton.

April Examination. 2.— Theism J. R. Wooton. 3.—Christian Ethics J. T. LeGear. 4. — Principles of Literary Criticism W. H. Irwin.

August Examination.

5. —Prophecy and the Prophets J. B. Pinckard. 6.—The Social Engineer Wilbur McKee. 7.— Synopsis of the Psychology of the Christian Soul Charles Nease.

LOCAL DEACON'S ORDERS.

The examiners for Local Deacon's Orders are J. R. Wooton, W. H. Irwin, and S. W. Large. Examinations for Local Deacon's Orders will be held on the second day of the Conference at 2:00 p. m. Attention is called to the fact that "Local preachers who are candidates for Deacon's Orders are required to pass a satisfactory examination at the annual Conference in review of the ENTIRE FOUR YEAR'S COURSE prescribed for Local Preachers."

LOCAL ELDER'S ORDERS.

The examiners for Local Elder's Orders are A. F. Nagler, Wilbur Mc Kee, and W. H. Irwin. All candidates for Local Elder's Orders will be required to pass a written examination, and the Board urges that they take the examinations during the year. Let each candidate write the examiners and arrange for the same. 620 MICHIGAN ANNUAL, CONFERENCE [1915

Examiners: A Manual of Christian Doctrine, A. F. Nagler. Discipline of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Wilbur McKee. A Life of Christ. A Life of Paul, W. H. Irwin.

SUMMER SCHOOL ASSEMBLY FOR UNDERGRADUATES.

The Assembly will be held at Albion College, June 20-30. The following course of study will be offered:

Admission on Trial.

The Worker and His Bible. History and Exposition of the 25 Articles of Religion.

First Year.

Jesus and the Gospels. Preparation and the Delivery of Sermons.

Second Year.

The Bible: Its Origin and Nature. How We Think.

Third Year.

System of Christian Doctrine. Sacerdotalism of the Nineteenth Century.

Fourth Year.

Christian Ethics. Theism. For further information write H. A. Brewer, Secy.-Treas. 520 Austin Ave., Albion.

XIII. LAY ELECTORAL CONFERENCE.

The Lay Electoral Conference met in the Empire Theater in the City of Hastings, Michigan, on Friday, Sept. 10, 1915. It was called to order by M. L. Cook, delegate from the local church.

Temporary Organization.

On motion, Lieutenant Governor L. D. Dickinson of Charlotte, was elected Chairman, and M. L. Cook Secretary of the temporary organization. It was moved and carried that the chairman name committees on Cre dentials, Permanent Organization and Order of Business and Resolutions, 1916] LAY ELECTORAL CONFERENCE. 621 choosing one from each of the seven districts on each of the three com mittees. The following committees were named by the chairman. Credentials: Jas. B. Field, A. M. Fleischauer, Earl Stohoe, Mrs. W. F. Kendrick, Chas. H. Ashley, A. N. Laurason, Jos. F. Hayden. Permanent Organization and Order: A. E. Bowerman, E. E. Page, Mrs. J. B. Pinckard, Geo. B. McTowner, F. J. Britten, Edson Swarthout, W. R. Stevens. Resolutions: Archie E. McCrea, F. H. Stone, W. E. Hale, F. H. Dewey, Mrs. Wallace Benson, B. S. Holley, Dr. Hadley. Greetings from the Michigan Conference to the Lay Electoral Conference were conveyed by a committee from the former body, Rev. W. I. Cogshall and Rev. Russell H. Bready. On motion, Delegates W. A. Smith and E. J. Phelps were chosen to convey to the ministerial conference our greetings and cordial appreciation.

Permanent Organization.

The Committee on Permanent Organization and Order of Business re ported as follows: 1. We recommend that the Temporary Organization be made Perma nent. 2. We recommend that the business of this conference be taken up in the following order: (a) Report of the Committee on Credentials. (b) Report of the Committee on Resolutions. (c) Election of Secretary of Lay Conference. (d) Election of 8 delegates to the General Conference. In the matter of the election of delegates, we recommend that a dele gate be nominated from each conference district by the delegates from the respective districts; and that one delegate at large be nominated by the con ference. The Committee on Credentials reported. Their report was accepted as a partial report, they being authorized to make other reports provided other delegates present their credentials.

Permanent Secretary.

On motion of M. L. Cook, and by unanimous action, Jas. B. Field of Jackson, was reelected as permanent secretary of the Laymens Conference for the four year period.

Resolution*.

The Committee on Resolutions, through their Chairman, A. E. McRae, reported the following: 1. Resolved, That we as Delegates to the Lay Electoral Conference hereby express our gratitude and appreciation to the people and press of the city of Hastings and vicinity for their unceasing efforts to make our stay in their beautiful city both pleasant and profitable. 622 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

2. Resolved, That we deplore the terrible and unnecessary war that is now being waged in Europe, and commend the efforts of our Christian President, Woodrow Wilson, to avoid our entrance into the conflict. 3. Resolved, That we as representatives of the Methodist Church mili tant of the Michigan Conference hereby pledge ourselves as unqualifiedly back of the movement now started to rid our Nation and State of the curse of the American Saloon, and hereby express our approval of the attitude of our chairman, Lieutenant Governor Luren D. Dickinson, on the question of temperance and commend his efforts in writing into the: statutes of the State laws in this behalf. 4. Resolved, That we as Methodists hereby pledge ourselves as heartily in favor of the efforts now being made to raise a sufficient fund to care for those of the ministry who have so self-sacrlflcingly given themselves without adequate remuneration, to the advancement of the Kingdom of our King, and now that their working days are over, find themselves dependent, and we hereby pledge ourselves to do our utmost to see that Justice is done to these "heroes of the cross." 6. Resolved, That we view with disfavor the rumor that the number of bishops is to be increased at the next General Conference, and would re spectfully state it as our opinion that the church is now being adequately served in this regard. The conference then adjourned to meet after the Albion College Ban quet.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

At 2 : 45 p. m. the conference reassembled.

Elections. For Delegate at large Luren D. Dickinson received 120 votes and was declared elected. The following were nominated by their respective districts, and in each case the secretary was instructed to cast 141 votes for such nominees, and they were declared elected. Dr. Samuel Dickie for Albion District, Fred H. Dewey for Big Rapids District, John C. Ketcham for Grand Rapids District, Dr. A. M. Wilkinson for Grand Traverse District, Dr. C. C. Landon for Kalamazoo District, R. A. Hawley for Lansing District, Dr. J. A. Greena- meyer for Niles District. The following three alternates were elected by ballot, the Secretary being instructed to cast 141 votes for each. George G. Whitworth of Grand Rapids, Col. C. W. Campbell of Mt. Pleasant, E. E. Horner of Eaton Rapids.

General Conference Memorials. On motion of Delegate Jas. B. Field, duly seconded what is known as the "Colorado Memorial" was placed before the conference for adoption. It was adopted by the following vote, Yeas, 136; Nays, 2. What is known as "the Mississippi Proposition" was on motion sub mitted to the conference. The vote was Yeas, 68; Nays, 35. On motion the conference adjourned. M. L. COOK, Secretary. XIV. STATISTICAL TABLES

MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 1915

STATISTICIAN A. T. CARTLAND, Manistee, Mich. 624 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

ALBION DISTRICT— SCHEDULE A. B. R. COCHRUN, Assistant.

MINISTERIAL

Support of Support of Support of Pastor District Bishops Superin'dent NAME OF CHARGE NAME OF PASTOR

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1 A. R. Johns $2500 $2500 $300 $210 $210 $44 $44 ? Allen J. G. Phillips .,-,11 550 50 $100 32 32 10 6 3 C.J.Kendall 875 S75 50 46 46 14 14 l L. P. Rirhtmeyer (300) (300) (12) (12) (4) (4) r. K. L. English 700 705 100 38 34 12 12 ii W. E. Bradbum 500 470 30 22 22 6 6 7 775 775 100 36 36 14 14 8 R. J. Slee 1800 1800 300 120 120 40 40 A J. W. Davids 150 96 5 3 III C. A. Whaley 850 850 100 43 43 9 9 II KarlKecfer 240 240 8 8 4 4 V> G. D. Chase 425 406 19 28 28 12 r- n 1400 1400 200 102 102 32 32 ii Eckford 424 424 24 24 24 3 3 m 630 584 80 46 40 39 14 14 HI H. W. Ellinger 900 877 100 23 42 42 14 13 17 Hillsdale Louis Deljamarter 1600 1600 300 116 116 40 20 IN A. W. Mumford 1050 1050 200 56 56 18 IS l•) H. W. Thompeon 1000 1000 150 84 64 22 22 'in 100 100 'II Litchfield A. W. Wallis 900 875 100 25 50 48 19 16 11 360 360 60 12 12 4 4 .,., R. W. Merrill 1340 1340 240 80 sn 26 26 Montgomery and California. . . . Wm. Gumser 500 500 36 36 8 8 IS Mosherville G. R. Kersey 480 480 50 28 28 8 8 10 North Adams and Wheatland . W. T. Hill 1125 1125 125 60 i;h 16 16 37 Ossec Henrv Liddicoat 425 425 100 16 16 6 6 A. E. Gav 975 975 150 48 48 18 18 Portello F. M. Cottrell 525 525 28 28 13 5 in Quincy G. D. Yinger 1250 1250 150 88 88 29 29 ii Reading L. I.. Dewey 975 975 125 54 54 18 15 i" D. E. Steffe 850 850 100 32 32 6 6 n Tekonsha A. 0. Carman 1000 1000 100 52 52 17 17 44 Tompkins and Winfield B. F. Wade 730 730 100 44 44 16 10 41 Waldron H. R. Strong 780 704 80 16 44 40 17 10

$40504 $40113 $6519 $314 $2332 •$2314 $747 $674

vl'.i'i.Vi $39627 $5455 $401 $2297 $2297 $736 $700

$554 $486 $64' $35 $17 $11

$87 $24

•In addition to above Albion District has a parsonage with rental value of $300. 1915] STATISTICAL TABLES 025

ALBION DISTRICT— SCHEDULE B. E. R. COCHRUN, Assistant.

SUNDAY EPWORTH SUPPORT BAPTISMS CHURCH MEMBERSHIP SCHOOLS LEAGUE

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II 15 15 267 18 105 24 .... 35

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105 105 1761 31 430 14 19 31 79 459 4 92 1 M 16 16 438 15 180 8 10 9 86 8 2 36 18

20 10 401 14 19 135 1 13 2 58 4 ■1 1 •s 66 66 1186 36 252 5 1 177 3 7 4 H 84 84 1170 24 200 7 238

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li 60 60 1129 2 21 229 158 8 3 20 28 1 7 14 56 36 820 "26 3 28 155 3 10 10 3 86 3 7 4i 5(1 so 864 27 39 240 7 14 10 151 3 2

$2933 $2787 Sl.-.sxs $625 76 1071 10862 2(1-1 220 226 532 341 8416 548 32 109 1042 2411

$2898 $2814 $45437 $561 75 1023 9710 220 225 112 663 417 8280 549 36 137 1297 340

$451 $64 1 48 1152 114 136 $35| 5 1 $27 16 131 76 4 28 255 100 626 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

ALBION DISTRICT— SCHEDULE C. E. R. COCHRUN. Assistant.

GENERAL * CHURCH PROPERTY CONFER o ENCE EX. 1 CO -a a y s o •A 8 *g 3 11* 1 I Oh I» . a NAME OF CHARGE ■j Oi 3 f >. 3 1. 1 JB ■a ^ . F. &i ■ 2 -rII;- '!■ i

> -a 9 2, 1 a 11

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3 o§l i p i m a = V. 1 u H B S 3 £ g S"= jg Jg 1 ■3*c O o IB oft. lis li .2 M E '3C H ga a & s 1 i-S |IJ| Oh o < Oh 0 O -< I 2 1 $40000 $7000 $434 $3450 $67 $67 ! $1020 •> 1 Allen 1 8000 700 $985 $1750 75 e 142 1 3 3 8000 900 200 4 $196 4 1 3500 80

5 Butler 3 5600 1 1100 160 6 2 26 150 li 1 1 4 3000 1000 68 2 73 7 2 7 6000 1 1200 200 125 390 S Charlotte 1 40000 1 5000 200 1500 115 23 37 395

0 1 1200 25 15 30

11) Concord 1 8000 1 1500 75 116 9 3 159

II 3 .. ..1 86 1 1 1 11 3 3500 600 60 5 i 1 7 IS 1 15000 3000 380 17 425 4 14 Eckford 4000 88 .... 5 71 2 li Frontier and Amboy 6000 1 1000 78 140 77 If, Hanover and Moscow 2 7000 1 1000 89 70 247 1 64 tl 317 1 1 5 17 Hillsdale 20000 3000 402 870 ' 290 428 1 IS 1 12 3 12500 3000 236 100 374 $3 ' 228 2 2 n 6000 25 80 3 100 1 °ii Jackson, Beatrice Isbell 1 20000 5000 60 3150 2250 270 12 '6 213 2 1 11 Jackson, Cooper Street 3000 2500 80 221 •)•> 1 60000 1 12500 2300 3810 10 100 . . 175 .)., 1 I Jackson. Greenwood Ave. . . . 12000 2000 450 110 "ii 130 i

•'i 1 33000 1 5000 4000 400 1100 23 10 13 372

25 Jackson, Ida F. Stiles 1 20000 1 4500 625 4250 952 18 18 10 383 1 26 Jackson. North Street 1 3500 7 938 80 8 2 134 ■>- 6 Jerome and Somerset Center . 3 6000 50 100 .... 178 1 9 ■>s 2 12000 1500 750 1450 (270) 10 418 1 4 8 ■>

'111 1 2000 100 38 80

•!1 2 6000 2000 155 170 10 2 160 1 1 m 1 2000 1 1000 85 15 3 2 3 1 Ti 1 10000 3000 330 522 17 215

■ii Montgomery and California.. 2 7000 400 150 125 4 334 1 4 is 2 2000 600 ' 87 "i 175 1 5 7 2 •in North Adams and Wheatland. 5000 1500 "50 150 13 2: t

17 1 (2500) 1 (1700) (75) (75) 5 3 172 li 2 'IS 2 1 1 3000 130 200 18 140 1 i'l Partello . . . 3 6000 500 2(1(1 60 400 5 1 41. 2 14500 2500 200 345 138 111 50 4 11 1 2 7000 1500 67 80 25 300 "8 450 1 6 17 a 4000 1200 100 50 150 160 24 165 4 1 6 43 TekonBha 2 8000 2000 180 180 136 10 12 200

41 Tompkins and Winfield 3 6000 1500 140 130 8 6 15 255 1 4i 3 5900 1200 70 10 200 175 11 219

72 $475200 37 $88700 $8350 $7288j$14680 $16713 $372 $200' $47 $961 $112 $10182

75 .517(0111138 ?>7100 $18737 $5508 $19474 $15707 $277 $90 $143 $8 $510 $10270

541)00 $1600 S17SII $4794 $1006 $95 $110 $96 $956 $398 $88 r> Decrease 1 $10387 1915] STATISTICAL TABLES 627

ALBION DISTRICT— SCHEDULE D. E. R. COCHRUN, Assistant.

a Pastor's .1 Pastor's 0 Cash Salary. Cash Salary.

B I < <

NAMES OF 1 NAMES OF J i "o APPOINTMENTS > APPOINTMENTS

§ w 8 E a - I s S ■ pq

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Allen $425 $400 m Litchfield 140 MHO $630 $124 175 100 6 33 150 145 40

60 250 275 501 76 375 375 52 45 250 300 95 42 125 125 45 51 250 250 70 66 305 305 6 Butler 31 200 200 7 50 50

S. Butler 30 180 180 12 2 75 75 55 220 225 29 170 800 800 165 53' 50 450 450 30 200 200 8 02 225 225 36 142 600 600 285 55 425 406 109 35 225 225 8 15 Parteflo 11 125 125

49 225 225 3 Eckford 47 274 274 1;:, Brookfield 10 175 175 East Eckford . 22 126 126 44 252 825 825 389 74 330 330 58 87 275 275 182 62 300 254 1S1 650 650 88 600 600 nil West Reading 200 200 11 200 177 27

Springport 85 600 600 4

40 375 290 2s 30 150 150 2 11 Tekonsha 128 675 675 179

. .. . 30 225 225 12 Mt. Oaka

135 900 900 500 Winfield 23 150 150 15 23 150 150 42 45 300 300 44 Griffith 18 180 ISO 18 22 200 200 12 13 Waldron 37 260 260 60 23 175 176 16 7'.l 280 285 100 South Pitt.«ford . 35 160 139 39 133 650 650 145 44 250 250 100

Leslie 212 665 665 127 Felt Plains 26 185 185 36 628 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

BIG RAPIDS DISTRICT— SCHEDULE A. H. B. JOHNSON, Assistant.

. MINISTERIAL

Support of Support of Support of Pastor District Bishops Superin'dcnt NAME OF CHARGE NAME OF PASTOR ■8 Si a ||(S a 1 -J a J ■d 1 3 r 1 t

i J. M. Barnes $6011 $523 $50 $77 $36 $21 $8 $5 " C. F.Brown 750 700 100 50 44 44 7 5 3 Beaverton 600 457 143 40 21 < 4 E. A. Armstrong 1550 1550 250 120 120 37 "37 5 Big Rapids Circuit G. F. Harris 400 400 27 27 5 5 n Cadillac. Firnt M. M.Callen 1700 1700 300 110 110 37 37 Cadillac. Peoples' Church ...... N. H. Kendal] 400 400 25 16 5 1 R Carl Critehelt 850 720 100 130 51 51 8 7 g Cedar Springs L. E. Price 823 823 120 47 47 8 5 in Clare W. J. Coates 1250 1250 150 74 74 16 16 n Coleman J. H. Cornelius 775 775 75 47 47 10 10 Coral 685 676 85 "9 40 38 8 5 n A. E. North 700 700 100 40 40 6 6 14 R. A. Baker 575 .575 75 28 28 5 1 Evart J.C.Cook 1200 1200 160 68 68 16 16 16 W. W. Chatlield 560 385 60 175 24 24 2 1 17 N. M. Pritchard 700 700 75 42 43 9 9 is Gladwin J. W. Havward 875 875 125 51 51 10 8 III Greenville Thos. Cox 1450 1450 250 94 94 33 20 .'11 Greenville Circuit H. B. Johnson 900 910 100 54 54 11 11 ''1 Harrison A. F. Collins 460 325 60 135 25 9 4 1 US Hersey C. E. Edinger 600 440 100 160 36 IS B 6 23 Hope and EdenvUle A. D. Hendricks 700 726 100 40 40 8 8 34 Howard City E. VV. Davis 920 920 120 56 7.11 11 11 25 Lakeview C. W.Holden 820 783 120 37 47 11 7 4 Ml Lea ton and Indian Mission 000 600 50 37 37 8 8 ?7 Milton Benedict 825 825 100 49 i:i 8 8 28 R. 8. McGregor 1500 1500 200 88 88 30 18 oil W. B. Pool 400 400 75 27 27 30 Marion Klihew Mavhew mi in 950 100 50 56 51 9 8 31 Elmer Vaughan 750 750 50 44 44 8 8 ■;■>MoClure D. E. Wade 650 675 50 40 38 6 5 33 Milll)rook Henry Kiilun^h 550 '445 50 105 34 27 6 3 34 Morley E. T. Smith 775 775 77. 47 47 8 8 85 Mt. Pleasant J. B. Pinckard 1550 1550 250 94 91 32 27 Paris A. W. MeCrecry 550 337 50 213 34 19 37 Pieraon F. Harwood 765 705 90 46 46 9 9 Heed City Geo. Bullen 1100 nun 150 64 64 20 20 3d Remus 9.W 950 100 57 57 12 12 411 Rosebush and Indian Minion. . . W. A. Hintcrman 700 670 50 30 37 35 9 11 Sanford and Avcril! Frank Seastruni 550 550 5(1 34 34 r. i VI Soottville G. B. Fleming 1175 1175 175 68 68 17 17 i:i Sears J. C. Bateman 503 503 50 32 32 5 2 44 .Shepherd C. E. Davis 1125 1125 125 68 68 15 6 15 Stanton Earl Cook ^:< 756 125 69 47 41 9 2 16 St anwood Norman Auger 660 660 60 40 40 8 8 47 Weidman L. E. Holmes 775 775 47 47 s 8 48 Wesley A. T. Goslin 775 675 75 100 47 47 10 8 4'! White Cloud Alfred Guess 600 600 100 34 34 6 6 50 Winn S. J. Headley 660 660 60 40 40 9 3

$41156 M'.Cil $50111 $1483 $2477 am $541 $443

139670 $38445 $4870 $1287 $2273 $2163 $539 $416

$1486 $1289 $1140 $196 1204 $195 $2 $27 1916] STATISTICAL TABLES 629

BIG RAPIDS DISTRICT— SCHEDULE B. H. B. JOHNSON, Assistant.

SUNDAY SUPPORT BAPTISMS CHURCH MEMBERSHIP EPWORTH SCHOOLS LEAGUE

Support of Proba -a Full Members Conference 1 tioners 2 i .2 t i rig 1 m ■ I 1 S -a p. ■O 3 a i i *i ■a o 1 S § j -/. 1 « « ! "Sfc s a & | 3 c fl 1 S a i tj & T3 1 1 ?■

§ ■fl •a I si o = 2 O §3 3 CO § < o 55 55 r 1 4 2 $30 15 $554 $120 3 29 160 2 139 10 l 2 145 28

i 32 25 774 59 25 205 10 10 136 10 24 3 30 5 483 183 29 175 13 41 28 143 5 1 40 4 11 1 4 136 136 1843 33 390 7 35 20 21 390 47 "2 65 5 5 i 4 2 2 2( 2( 452 17 10C 7 75 1 2 35 15 B 1 « 4 5 ie s 13( 13( 1977 32 627 7 15 22 342 115 52 / 1 18 2 419 29 14 200 47 23 8 9 3 5 2 2 30 20 798 141 32 193 2 70 : ■ 8 4 36 25 800 14 30 150 « 127 a 6 7 1 1 in 74 74 1414 40 350 9 2 "is 259 27 60 ; 5 1

11 1 3 3 7 4C 4( 872 32 27C 20 135 H ; 2 4 4 ].' 3( 15 734 29 2H 125 2 3 86 1 28 U 4 i 1 2C 2C 766 2(1 225 3 102 20 1 3 26 I 5 2 II 18 608 18 26 190 2 2 90 6 r. 1 I.-. 64 64 lllls 18 253 24 30 231 6 2 3 9 Hi 14 413 187 20 120 5 20 102 35 10 3 2 1 4 2 3 17 32 32 783 29 277 1 '"i 130 61 2 6 2 IS 34 16 950 20 30 278 5 5 14 12 123 9 1 8 Hi 110 100 1664 23 21 400 3 7 367 28 5 45 2 4 5 2 1 20 44 44 1019 40 30C 98 16 a 20 1 6 1 2 1 4 .'1 12 337 164 If! 60 10 30 18 1 10 .... :. 25 458 203 24 100 82 1 a 2 1 3 26 26 900 20 102 i 78 a 4 3 M 42 42 1029 25 250 2 10 130 7 1 20 s 1 6 1 1 .'.. 27 22 853 48 18 150 9 28 111 13 32 9 2 9 4 1

.'i. 2 32 23 645 21 125 12 35 42 150 40 40 9 7 2 9 1 -• 32 32 914 22 164 9 3 Hi 139 10 1 20 1 28 103 103 1709 12 35 401 87 12 18 149 21 378 47 2 4 95 1 H 18 427 18 12 60 15 75 13 1 20 ,:n 1 1 33 30 1039 59 22 350 10 6 5 13 115 3 25 ■ i 4 3 ill 30 30 832 33 250 4 124 12 1 60 3 2 59 28 28 746 22 240 2 13 1 lis II 2

.'.n 3 1 2 27 481 136 24 148 13 i.li 5 1 1 4 4 2 34 32 32 862 12 100 12 7 24 HO 1 35 25 H 2 4 ue 105 1776 16 44 685 14 28 til 60 400 45 2 6 41 3 H 20 356 248 22 110 11 57 3 17 3 1 35 35 855 25 200 2 1 130 12 2 3

.A II 2 9 1 78 20 1204 56 19 273 16 14 44 199 3 125 82 N 52 52 1071 3 31 260 2 5 22 13 178 10 6 70 24

in 3 2 3 5 32 32 746 32 22 90 11 28 145 3 20 n 2 22 18 607 5 18 135 i.l 30 2 4 9 8 42 66 66 1326 24 240 14 200 12 3 25 1 I 2 ii r.\ 20 10 547 13 14 120 2 1 21 8 3 4 14 60 50 1249 19 40 425 23 2 in 11 312 1 130 21 It 2 1 34 10 809 ion 15 125 lis 111 1 16 3 4 40 32 32 740 28 2<>$ 14 121 1 1 4 8 8 47 34 34 864 3 27 153 3 811 2 39 3 2 3 3 48 45 39 7fi!i 108 25 150 17 is 85 1 60 i S 8 1 H 4 4 2 22 22 662 30 22i 8 1.11 2 30 7 H 32 710 31 4 40 240 13 3 13 Ills

$2107 $1688 $44194 $2109 lit 1269 11144 342 191 133 746 475 7178 492 43 98 1097 282

$2085 $1737 $42911 $1864 112 1236 10834 223 162 92 535 348 6861 391 34 91 1719 226

S22 $1283 $245 3 33 311) 119 211 41 211 127 317 101 9 7 56

$49 22 1

17 630 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

BIG RAPIDS DISTRICT— SCHEDULE C.

H. B. JOHNSON, Assistant. GENERAL CHURCH PROPERTY CONFER ENCE EX. I m vl 1 -a £ • a - — 11 $1 1* NAME OF CHARGE s4 j| •a ia •a ■a •hi w

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a a I S 1 7| '1 £ & (5 o 3 o m o o < 1 i 3 $4700 $1500 $75 $3 $180 i 2 4 6000 800 $80 146 $6 $41 148 ;i 6 3 6000 80 $1 $4 82 4 1 35000 i 3000 50 $1625 $3800 1677 36 12 .... 516 924 s 2 1600 100 70 >; i 1 15000 5000 185 742 48 12 14 14 400 7

Cadillac, Peoples' Church.. . . 3800 125 135 i 8 5 3 5700 1500 3041 336 114 127 10 345 M i 1 8 3 9000 [200 601 100 150 Of i 2 111 Clare 2 125O0 2000 125 200 3155 235 243 i 11 3 6500 1300 450 100 4 34 225 ' 1 Coral a 4300 BOO 120 12 2 308

i;i i 2 3500 121Hi 17S 225 i n 2 4200 121in 50 25 1 is Evart 1 3500 2000 200 21 8 100 300

in 3 4000 1000 250 50 i 2 17 Farwell 2 4900 600 27 135 12 3 206 II i 21 l.s 2 4500 in 24 420 130 375 i 111 1 30000 4000 30 675 3 17 346

■'II 3 5000 121III 120 60 no '1 1 2100 800 15 35 90 i ?■' 1 2000 1800 15 190 40 i n 2 4000 1500 50 50 150

i 12, 5 i'i 2 6000 1500 100 850 200 266 300 1 1 i M 3000 1MB 250 115 9 247 ■'i, i 2 4 Lcatoo and Indian Mission. . 5500 1500 50 167 55 83 i "7 2 2500 2000 30 65 111 14 30 210 i 5 its 2 28000 2000 225 750 521 592 ■>,, Luther 1 2000 700 250 93 104 2 Hi Marion 9000 1200 30 800 1230 154 3 260 :. 111 3400 i 500 10SO 250 276 |,,., i 2 M McClurc 2 4000 600 40 50

!a 1 5501) 1 1000 88 167 8 r 7 :u 2 7500! 1 1200 176 149 20 414

U 2 30000 1 5001 35O0 200 1200 645 NO

Hi 11 3000 1 SOO 185 70 1 1 4 2 2 :i7 3 7500 800 150 400 300 120 6*0 1 7 us Reed City 2 9000 1601) 335 176 ....I 26 199 4 1 ::'i 3 75001 150(1 200 2

Ki Rosebush and Indian Mission 3 6000i 800 i ■n 2 2500 851 300 50 170 4 i' 2 7500 2500 100 175 175 18 527 335 i i:i 1 2500 400 198 68 138

41 :i 160O0 2500 50 1400 3500 225 20 5 OB i 45 2 5600 2201 300 75 200 125 m II 4 5000 70C HO : 47 6500 1001 30 273 40 110 12 6 11 m 3 3 48 2 :imh 1001 150 75 12 175 i 2 2 I'i White Cloud 2 4300 100C 25 25 40 50 m ;>i 9 1 Winn 1 6000 100C 75 75 ....1 347

1 14 17 5711151 $95341 $7208 $14289 $9268 $268$119 $9 $1396 $337 $376900 ; man j

113 >.li;u;,i« 17 $70401 $9755 $12913 $19558; $8803 $269 $120' $96 $333 $11 ton

$1063; $515 1, $16401 $1551 $465 $311

$221 $5705 $5269 $1 $l; $87 1915] STATISTICAL, TABLES 631

BIG RAPIDS DISTRICT— SCHEDULE D. H. B. JOHNSON, Assistant.

Pastor's DO- Pastor's Cash Salary, z ■ Cash Salary. a < ^

NAMES OF M NAMES OF APPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENTS kj C3 0 *i 1 2 2

Ashton $2.5(1 $221 $11 McBain MOO $400 Zion 153! 155: 31 Park Lake 175 175

Bethel 14.5 (17 » Lucas 12.5 125 Barry ton 12.') ■125 75 McClure 307 3117

Borst Chapel .... 75 7.5 2 Wagarville 318 318 . I 5 Sporkea Church . . 76 511 Millbrook 22 225 .

Coldwater 7:. .511 1 Blanchard 300 132 . Beaverton :i5ti 222 111 Pine River 7.5 3S s Grout 13E 12li 2 Pleasant Hill.... 5i Dale 12.-. Kid 3 Morhy HI 5(10 Big Rapids Circuit Deerfield 200 200 3rd Ave 25(1 25(1 Paris 2.50 128 . Rodney 100 100 Shepherd 211 1.50 108 . Clear Lake 511 511 Midgeiy 100 50 . Cadillac Circuit... Plerson I'M 165

Hollister M :;;,(i 33(1 Sand Lake 300 lil HI Sherman 21 2.5(1 139 Easlcy 210 2111 Highland 15 1.511 15(1 Reed City S7'l 878 Clare l'.i.i SIX) 800 . Chase 80 80 . Herrick ul 300 300 . Remus 300 mm Coleman 03 .5511 5501 212 Mecosta. 2112 2i.2 North Bradley . . . 3d 1.511 1.511 40 Hall's Corners . . 2ss 2SS Loomis 6 Rosebush 2.5(1 2211

Coral 4n 275 27.5 Center 360 250 . Trufant 111 13J 136 Indians .50 50 . McKinley 27 1111 liil Gleaner Hall ... . 1IKI 100 .

Victory 80 si 1 . Sanford 320 320 Edmore 300 300 Averill ISO ISO

McBrides 31 K) 300 Scottville sin MO Entrican 3.50 3.5(1 Victory ISO 160

Belvedere 1.5(1 1511 Shepherd 111.5 in. 5 Evart Circuit: Pleasant Valley. 22(1 2211 1 Sylvan 25(1 2 Id Parkinson (115 .1.5 Middle Branch.. . I.511 106 Stanwood 23(1 230

Avondale KM) 6 . Higbee lliii 1110

Farwell 1.511 450 Altona 210 210 Gilmore 17.5 17.5 Stanton 5.511 .531

Gladwin 51 Ml 600 Hemingway 1.50 lim Went Grout 25(1 2.511 Weidman llll 110 Greenville Circuit Deerfield 21.5 21.5 Fairplains 351) 350 Two Rivers 75 75'. Montcalm 290 211(1 Wesley 325 325 Grove 100 li.ll Morton 175 1.511 Hersey llll 11.5 Bethel 200 12.5 Riverside 17(1 127 Winn 180 ls,i Cat Creek 17« 96 Gulick 200 2i-i Hope 100 57.5 Coomer im lln Edenville 200 151 Brownridge im llli Howard City 55(1 .5.511 163 White Cloud 425 12.5 Amble 2511 2.5U .5.5 Fry School 3.5 35 Lakeview .5.511 .5.511 7d Woodville in 1" Pleasant Hill . 7.5 7.5 Lincoln Grove . . llll 30 Gravel Ridge ... 7.5 lis Leaton 300 300 LeRoy .525 .525 121 Bradley 60 im

Tustin. 150 150 2d Owens I r,5 1H5 Sawyerville 60 511 Chippewa 25 25 Marion 7(lii 71111 122 Winterfield 12.5 S.5 Greendon f,5 632 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT— SCHEDULE A. ELLIOTT, ALBERT R. Assistant.

MINISTERIAL

Support of Support of Support of Pastor District Bishops Superin'dent NAME OF CHARGE NAME OF PASTOR "5 Itj 111 all II ii 1 oil 1 = B S 1 •§ 11 iS 3 3 s Q 6 2 O t

1 Alto F. E. Chamberlain $1050 81050 8100 858 858 812 $12 1 Berlin .. .. J. A. DeGraff 500 522 84 28 28 5 5 3 C. V. Howell 885 885 100 50 50 12 12 4 Byron Center and Dorr L. R. Wilkin 750 750 100 41 41 9 9 5 950 897 150 853 52 52 11 7 (i A. C. Parsons 750 658 100 92 40 35 9 4 7 D. E. Birtch 1000 850 100 150 55 54 13 10 s E. R. Cochrun 900 900 100 46 46 10 10 ( W. M.Todd 550 550 75 36 36 9 a in 800 745 120 55 44 44 10 7 11 W. S. Phillips 875 875 150 48 48 12 12 12 1220 1220 120 78 78 14 14 13 I. W. Minor 1300 1300 200 82 82 IS 18 1-1 Grand Rapids, Burton Hts H. L. Po«ct 1250 1250 81 81 15 15 U M. A. Braund 1200 1200 200 76 76 IS 18 Hi J. C. Willetn 3500 3500 500 270 270 65 65 17 F.E.George 1068 1068 59 59 10 10 18 [ Grand Rapids. Plainfield Ave. . . 1500 1500 300 97 97 22 22 19 Grand Rapids, Second St F. H.Clapp 2000 2000 400 150 150 35 35 20 Grand Rapids, St. Paul's 1400 1400 91 91 20 20 21 Grand Ranids. Trinitv W. M. Puffer 2600 2600 500 195 195 48 48 22 W. M.P. Jerrett 1200 1200 200 78 7s 16 16 u Hart N. F. Jenkins 1275 1275 150 82 82 20 20 2100 2100 300 157 157 2S" 28 fiffl 25 R. E.Yost 1150 Ha n m ~-Tr M M. A.Oldt 900 1056 1IKI 50 50 12 12

27 Holland J. W. Esvcld 1350 1350 150 86 86 22 22 88 Holton A. R. Elliott 750 750 100 41 41 11 11

2H Kent City J. P. Durham. 750 652 100 98 41 41 10 4 30 1250 1250 100 81 81 20 20 I. 91 Lowell T. Wcldon 1300 1300 200 84 84 20 M a J. H. West brook 900 900 100 50 50 8 8 33 N. P.Brown 1000, 1000 100 55 55 13 12

34 E.G.Lewis 2050 1 2050 300 153 153 36 36 5 S! W.I.Elmer 1100 1100 250 57 57 9 36 R. C. Parehall 1100, 1100 200 60 60 15 IS 2 87 500| 500 28 28 6

38 760i 760 60 44 44 t 5

39 472 472 72 26 26 5 5

40 K. W. Wildt... 500 500 28 28 5 41 800 800 100 44 44 10 10

42 C. E. Mailman. . . 700 700 100 38 36 9 9 43 825 825 125 45 45 11 11 41 D. C. Riehl 850 850 100 47 47 12 12 45 Shelby C.S.Rislev 1200 1200 200 78 78 20 20 46 Sparta W.H.Irwin 12001 1200 200 78 78 16 1C ■ 9 47 Walkerville B.S.Shaw 8661 866 66 48 48 9 4S W. W. Grav 1100. 1100 150 60 60 15 15

41 West Olive Geo. P. Stanford 3501 350 501 18 18 4 4

SO Whitehall J. W. Steffe 9001 900 100 50 50 12 i:

SI H. A. Luten 600- 527 73 33 30 5 5

855846 855503 87222 8521 83480 83469 8776 $737

851878851871 86961 888 $3244 83244 8694 $647

83968 83632 826 8433 8236 $225 8« $90 1| Decrease 1915] STATISTICAL TABLES 633 GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT— SCHEDULE B. ELLIOTT, ALBERT R. Assistant.

SUNDAY BAPTISMS CHURCH MEMBERSHIP EPWORTH SUPPORT SCHOOLS LEAGUE

Support of Proba =3 Full Members Conference ■g tioners ClaunanU S t J g 9 1 1 t a 9 1 1 . a 1 H •a It | 8 o ■aE ! ■y. I S

I8 a E a a

1 M s -

S 11 3 7. £ a | c 1 B *T3 e | ** if 3 ■i o go is 1 I 1 o 2 1 H o a r 55 85 1 >-* 4 2 8 1 155 155 11175 3 30 225 156 i 3 ■! 3 8 3 l 20 20 575 2 16 94 44 5 a 8 3 12 I SO 34 981 $16 8 29 273 11 11 213 I 4 2 2 40 40 840 2 31 218 113 2 39 1 9 3 3 It 52 42 998 67 38 230 89 5 2 1 37 25 722 114 20 150 105 10 r 2 55 55 969 154 1 23 227 2 3 115 8 27 s 1 46 46 1002 3 34 165 21 3 7 34 14 123 6 1 9 37 37 632 2 20 180 49 25 8 8 3 3 in 44 38 834 64 3 26 265 20 2S 28 153 11 6 3 7 8 4 2 48 48 983 2 20 213 132 30 4 5 8 3 2 S 11 65 63 1375 22 212 11 235 2C 61 t 5 1 7 I 13 75 75 1475 s 35 29C 55 16 194 4C 37 4 91 4 M 80 52 1398 28 1 30 48C 15 11 240 21 10C 30 1 5 1 U 78 78 1372 30 531 25 14 48 244 31 47 4 91 e 3 1 II 270 270 4105 44 455 24 24 560 37 55 3 17 50 50 1187 2 22 252 24 10 28 15i 28 180 56 48 36 4 If 97 97 1716 1 39 720 28 22 10 36' 25 404 23 72 50 3 6 l'.I 145 145 2330 1 32 393 13 11 21 61 405 32 8C

n 85 85 1596 I 39 569 12 8 29 29 508 19 4 it

"i 190 190 3033 1 30 538 16 6 50 14 470 9 45 I 8 22 65 65 1359 3 32 325 19 28 185 18 .... 40 1 ■:. 6 3 23 80 80 1457 36 321 3 12 228 24 3 85 25

isn 043? 8 U 27 1 3.1 650 14 70 50 m — m ■45 JM 2.-, 58 58 1285 48 300 46 M Ji

26 48 48 1166 20 200 35 5 52 142 =S 1 40 15 6 27 88 88 1546 1 34 450 19 49 55 10 422 10 135 80 5 7 2 2 n 44 44 846 21 190 10 14 15 70 15 •>,, 4 2 40 15 712 129 2 21 200 11 5 79 1 9 5 2 N 80 80 1431 1 26 303 12 35 210 22 82

.11 80 80 1484 2 27 300 14 14 20 17 283 6 8 45 35 . 8 6 4 3 M 50 60 1018 2 22 200 15 183 50 30 2 3 7 5 3 1 2 It 58 58 1125 32 300 203 17 20 20 2 9 9 M 150 150 2389 1 35 350 20 1(1 420 35 a 60 44 1206 20 15 175 15 15 10 15 10 127 45 50 4 M 60 75 1250 1 20 200 115 30 30 'IT 26 12 542 18 12 225 17 20 22 54 30 59 11 35 50 6 1 3 1 4 1 n 38 30 839 12 11 110 60 36 25 s 2 3 1 7 n 20 52 11 136 12 1 2 in 20 ..,.25 528 25 17 90 26 33 8 4 7 3 3 41 41 36 890 8 26 160 113 30 N 1 2 4 4 M 411 38 783 4 26 272 82 3 2 7 4 a 45 45 926 21 250 12 "» 15 131 31 6 2 44 50 .ill 959 2 26 216 102 IS 16 27 Ii Ii 4 M Nil NO 1378 1 26 250 223 12 50 25 1 3 « 72 63 1357 9 25 300 32 40 164 46 5 2 47 36 36 959 3 27 190 112 24 18 12C 10 164 20 i,im 2 IS 60 60 1235 4 49 11 18 10 17 If. 24.3 40 30 2 1 4'l 20 17 389 3 25 125 2s 2 50 52 52 1014 2 25 155 3 4 2 13(1 35 1 2 4 7 M 25 25 527 76 16 91 85

13358 13209 162858 $750 95 1376 111"-, 579 402 323 1121 479 9906 507 23 140 1756 668

13069 $2994 158772 $210 86 1243 12452 400 321 222 905 380 9194 511 17 116 166(1 494

S289 1215 $4086 $540 9 133 2(143 179 si 101 216 99 712 6 24 87 174 4 i 1 1 634 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT— SCHEDULE C. ALBERT R. ELLIOTT, Assistant. GENERAL CHURCH PROPERTY CONFER 4 a ENCE EX. w CO O to 8 Sj III M NAME OF CHARGE d 3 a i ssllj . I a "3 In H i B a 1 M 1 O § 5§ J~ja |g B 1 o E; s* 1 = £ -°§ H | °8-"iS 5 M i 1 is* 11 I ! ilea a J 5 O £ a0-1!00- < 0. as c J

1 Alto 3 $7300 1 $1400 $50 $100 . $175 $1 $130 $50 S275 " Berlin .... :i 7500 2 1500 100 102 3 100 167 •i 3 7000 1 700 235 139 $65 162 5 488 254 i Byron Center and Dorr 2 7000 I 1500 30 160 "is 5 8 91 -> :i 1IKKHI 1! 2000 125 67 150 4 2 "$2 141 468 ti 3 8000 II 1000 35 130 1 ISO T 2 7IKK1 1 1200 4600 2383 160 633 H 3 6000 1 1800 350 400 110 1 7 200 Q Crystal Valley 1 151HI 1 1200 275 Hi 4 115 in 3 48(H) l! 1750 125 75 "ii 3 3 55 11 2 8000 1 2000 HI 222 20 220; .... 4 92 358 1" 1 8000 11 12iin 25 25 600 279; .... 4 30 370 r; 2 12000 2 4600 960 600 225 6 7 -"•••< ii Gd. Rapids, Burton II . 1 35000 25 210 5850 790 ... . 5 90 2i*. i:> Gd. Rapids, Epworth 1 4400 1 2600 430 390 2300 325 .. . 7 41 150 1(1 110000 1. 7000 85000 2605 80 33 ltw3 17 Gd. Rapids, Joy Memorial.. . 1 7000 135 197.... 7 11 150 is Gd. Rapida, Plainfield Ave.. . 1 30000 1 5000 100 6600 550 12 145 300 1*1 Gd. Rapids, Second St 1 30000 1 9000 6000 20501.... 8 83 am Gd. Rapids. St. Paul's 1 17000 1 3000 186 340 S71K 1079L... 8 430 21 Gd. Rapida, Trinity 1 12000 1 6000 2654 2375 14S5 15 558 1935 ■<■> 3 7000 1 3500 300 100 700 175 .... 6 325 ■>-\Hart 2 10500 2 2000 950 200 280 .... 8 112 529 M 1 15IHHJ 2200 9500 2200 20 5 500 ifW 1 ! 1 2500 100 120 .... D 500 'Mi 2 6000 1 2000 250 350 125 .... 3 225 '»7 Holland 1 16000 1 4000 3500 200 3700 1000 .... 13 22 32 350 ■>sHolton. . . 2 5000 1 1000 2036 20 4 IXT1..1 172 '"1 Kent City 2 8500 1 1200 100 35 915 92 "8 2 19 293 '•Hi 16000 1 1200 55 573 8 332 100 Lowell 2 14000 1 3000 475 '"9 3 550 ■>■>Middleville 2 13000 2 2500 860 250 12 4 18 325 m 2 9000 1 1500 200 185 12 4 20 103 250 1 35000 1 4000 600 1500 2350 24 Is 753 80 10000 1 35IK) 500 100 3 500 i 4000 1 25O0 253 70 75 "i2 S 120 87 1 3500 ..| 25 125 1 153 1 2000 1 600 125 175 75 2 ago 3000 1 1200 550 25 500 1 3000 93 10 96 1 7500 I 1000 143 160 8 3 200 4" 2 3700 II 1500 115 8 123 2 5 124 ■n 1 75O0 1 2000 67 27 53 300 J6 5 500 25 265 2 6800 1 1400 475 100 4 35 476 Shelby 1 8500 1 4001 225 660 300 11 145 400 41 Sparta 15000 1 4000 675 500 667 12 4 8 137 335 2 750 405 40 2 1 170 «

:'. 25ll 8000 1 3000 150 251 3 275 1 1200 1 500 72 38 110 4

2 234 Whitehall 120O0 1 2000 502 160 158

2 5300 139 5C 38 153

88 1636150 19 $110951 $106327 $9001 $48001 $21550:1247 $255 $16 $3662 $761 sura

83 $522001 47 $108475 $14567^18700 $67241 $18922 $248 $211 $109 $1621 $51 $17787

5 $114151 2, $2475 $91761 $2U2S $44 $2041 $710 $1006

$9699 $19242 $1 $9S 1915] STATISTICAL TABLES 635 GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT— SCHEDULE D. R. ELLIOTT, ALBERT Assistant. a a Pastor's B Pastor's o Cash Salary. Cash Salary. t— <

a NAMES OF 6 NAMES OF a APPOINTMENTS 3 APPOINTMENTS i 5 |§ > § s § CO *3 1 c . D r- s a S -o ~&a 3 ■3 l I S5 O 1 0-2 O

Alto $325 $325 $77 100 $150 $150 $76 325 325 107 30 150 150 20 300 300 52 35 165 165 27 Rutland . 40 165 165 43 22 400 346 25 Yerkley 16 105 105 14 13 50 104 48j 100 100 0 55 20 17 5 119 600 635 140 23 200 211 5 Bowne Center 00 340 340 89 34 165 165 46 Holton 34 350 350 76 89 280 280 05 36 300 300 45

76 350 350 88 Kent City 61 550 452 92 Dorr 30 300 300 54 18 100 100 6

14 434 434 285, Lowell 253 900 900 258 20 232 179 171 30 200 200 25 25 134 134 32 Middleville 143 600 600 660 33 275 275 42 26 200 200 9 51 225 225 40 21 150 58 97 475 475 183 106 425 425 144 87 700 550 107 28 200 200 50 30 350 360 150 140 81 350 350 51 Oakfield 30 275 275 40 67 600 600 12 175 175 16; 26 100 100

Crystal Valley 47 400 317 24 72 500 500 51 Fern . 2 200 158 10 10 100 100 8

71 340 285 35 78 500 500 132 48 160 160 10 24 250 250 32 Elbridge ('enter 34 180 180 10 Walkerville 500 500 105 102 505 565 172 200 200 15 30 160 160 41 Colfax 100 100 7

241 1000 1000 729 Wayland 101 450 450 200 14 100 100 7 76 350 350 30 52 150 150 24 160 840 840 264 14 30 260 260 75 West Olive 200 200 Grand Rapids, Joy Memorial 170 868 868 162 100 100 River Bend 10 200 200 17 Whitehall 110 800 800 270 121 625 625 165 20 275 275 4 36 188 188 50 25 187 187 30 Whitneyville 31 250 250 52 54 250 250i 66 Hart 166 800 800 232 100 271 62 325 325 63

Hastings Circuit. Residence Hastings: 38 165 165 43 636 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT— SCHEDULE A. GEO. E. WRIGHT, Assistant.

MINISTERIAL

Support of Support of Support of Pastor District Bishops Superin'dent NAME OF CHARGE NAME OF PASTOR

a bea* % -3 3 K III ■ I If a 'o 13 111 m i 1 3 ill 1" & 2 •-■ l

l 1324 $325 lie $1 ? Alba B.C. Parka 700 700 $75 u $45 5 $5 t Alden. . . 0. C. Parmeter 7111 724 96 15 45 6 5 4 :,r, 502 100 $23 24 20 5 1 5 77J 758 72 14 50 50 10 5 1 Bellaire. . G. W. Plews 1000 951 100 49 62 52 12 3 7 E. M. Koona M6 410 50 55 BO 28 5 1 s M. W. Duffey 1(00 1600 200 104 104 23 23 'i Boyne Falls and Horton Bay. . . . goo 800 100 30 30 6 3 10 J. W.Bond XII) 759 100 -51 52 48 12 8 11 1730 1730 200 100 100 22 22 IS 625 625 50 St 32 ID C. E. Thies 834 734 84 100 53 48 6 5 II East Jordan T. P. Bennett 1200 1 200 DO 60 17 1 11 East Jordan Circuit 485 M 26 Hi Elk Rapida 1020 1020 120 fill 66 in 16 17 Empire 660, 552 60 108 39 28 8 S is Fife Lake and So. Boardman 8. A. P. Reakes 810 810 60 52 52 12 6 111 920 920 120 58 52 16 4 ■'II W. E. Smith 690 510 75 180 44 34 10 2 "1 G. H. Gerrv 375 303 72 24 21 4 4 SI G. L. Thompson 600 569 60 31 40 37 • 2 n FT. E. Walker 1200 1200 175 52 52 ie 19 "i 334 334 8 8 H 540 300 60 240 24 14 4 1 "i; 1200, 1200 150 64 HI 17 17 87 605 597 50 8 39 39 9 9 28 025 580 75 45 34 29 3 1 29 Lake City . . . M. E. Hovt 820 820 120 46 46 10 10 :«i 880 880 100 40 40 11 2 11 850! 850 100 56 56 11 11 S3 A. T. Cartland 1500 1500 200 112 112 24 24 sa H. E. Wylie 800, 920 120 29 29 19 19 34 C. P. Birchfield 700 700 100 52 30 7 3 35 550 443 107 35 30 4 4 36 E. L. English 675 600 100 75 28 22 10 8 87 I). A. Rood 800 770 75 30 52 48 10 9 ;« E. F. Vane 585 558 75 27 38 30 5 4 39 Pellston W. P. Moshcr 900 900 100 58 58 20 20 in L. H. Manning 1900 1900 300 162 162 29 29 II H. E. Hoffman 600 435 50 115 26 23 4 4 4" C, M. Shepard 400 400 60 60 29 27 4 43 A. A. Stephens 1150 1150 150 75 75 17 17 41 W. W. McKoe 2300 2300 300 175 176 35 35 15 . Traverse City, 14th Street W. A. Eley 620 594 26 40 28 li S E. E. Rhodes 660 656 60 4 32 32 12 5 47 760 730 60 30 49 40 10 1 4S Charlevoix Indian Mission 30 30 s 8 30 19 11 10 10 I Kewadin Indian Mission Thomas Young E. L. English 75 75 12 12 3 W. K.Smith 35 I 33 82 Muses Wakesoo (35) (35) (6) (6)

(39404 $38465 $4535 $1473 $2440 $2271 $507 $379

$38551 $38455 $4118 $804 $2110 $2101 $516 $407

$853 $10 $417 $669 $3301 $170

$9 $28 1 1 1915] STATISTICAL TABLES 637

GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT— SCHEDULE B.

GEO. B. WRIGHT. Assistant. SUNDAY EPWORTH SUPPORT . BAPTISMS CHURCH MEMBERSHIP SCHOOLS LEAGUE

Support of Proba 3 Full Members Conference tioners Claimants .2 d i a .2 "3 "0 i a* i t- IS S1 g 8 Mi II J d . .8 A ~r Q 9 a ■as 1 0 1 | I M 1 § 2; d c 1 a I z 35 E •3"3 i 0 V | 1 •5 1 | 1 3 go I! 0 § 1 1 2 •< o 05 H Z s 1 r 1

1 S325 62 2 132 S32 782 2 17 300 15 5 3 30 11 84 9 3 34 a 25 10 784 115 3 20 125 99 9 32 4 26 532 56 2 24 5 40 '* 43 25 838 37 3 37 212 14 26 6 143 10 2 30 6 53 30 1036 si 1 11 135 112 9 20 7 25 5 444 81 4 30 112 10 3 27 11, li 111 20 s 92 92 1819 1 32 i 109 34 9 462 26 8 166 48 9 23 5 838 21 3 24 175 21 24 6 54 51 100 10 1 30 24 10 46 27 842 78 3 36 281 7 8 2 142 1 50 11 81 85 1937 2 30 :,',ii 10 25 12 33 is 407 47 3 125 55 It! 30 6 625 31 3 27 145 14 14 120 3 55 11 25 22 809 109 5 50 396 10 32 is 121 4 1 36 U 61 4 1265 73 21 421 19 6 56 (0 249 6 50 IK .'>!! 1 9 65 10 1 30 20 58 6 20 1(1 57 57 1159 3 30 200 50 2 52 19 150 2 50 17 28 22 607 128 4 36 330 3 128 7 3 IS 46 18 886 34 3 37 360 2 2 3 25 152 12 1 120 40 Id 57 30 986 65 2 25 280 13 3 20 5 114 18 2 60 '.'II 36 20 566 214 3 32 180 6 5 2 5 1 198 2 1 91 21 22 10 338 87 2 17 87 8 10 6 In 6 87 1 2 30 22 32 6 554 67 2 23 126 45 1 n 63 63 1334 28 331 44 20 73 21 307 28 8 117 82 24 342 5 10 '>:, 26 1 316 278 16 155 3 27 6 12 26 62 62 1343 3 30 235 8 5 13 3 160 12 "3 52 27 34 34 67(1 8 3 37 148 9 2 9 17 99 2 57 n 36 2 686 89 3 25 120 1 100 7 2 60 15 211 46 46 922 2 31 231 2 3 2 106 3 25 20 Ml 48 20 942 37 2 20 145 1 5 90 1 30 20 31 50 50 967 2 24 235 3 8 6 146 3 30 32 92 92 1728 1 25 500 6 17 8 15 10 336 42 3 124 n 60 60 102S 2 30 200 1 9 13 13 16 116 21 3 70 M 20 5 738 41 2 24 225 28 12 8 25 12 (15 6 1 50 15 Si 16 7 484 119 4 36 262 1 12 1 85 1 35 36 20 5 635 98 2 14 80 6 10 28 15 "8 85 2 20 37 47 46 873 36 3 18 170 4 8 63 118 3s 30 10 502 56 2 22 130 2 2 16 48 8 59 59 1037 22 337 28 19 "44 5 123 2 1 40 40 41) 118 118 2209 1 49 981 10 14 39 12 685 72 2 6 175 41 18 4 516 132 5 24 190 2 15 62 30 <| 23 427 89 2 10 75 7 I 17 17 50 1 21 25 43 60 60 1302 28 350 7 18 71 3 208 7 4 63 44 126 126 2636 1 35 653 23 9 50 62 33 550 7 "5 2 85 U 32 3 tils 73 3 16 240 1 3 8 107 2 2 3 28 18 4li 35 10 703 36 3 36 175 37 5 74 57 77 44 47 32 10 781 70 2 19 223 1 2 2 2 2 102 4 IS 38 4 6 4 ... 35 3 I'l 29 11 1 30 1 Mi 5 95 1 5 3 32 102 5 3 51 2 33 in (411 (1) (4) (29)

$1996 $1404 108 1204 11500 547 299 157 861 588 722S 424 54 91 2101 402 S42436Ji2383 11862 S1519 (42527 11446 112 1196 UK; 292 255 136 576 528 7H37 482 51 94 1661 401

$134 I937|.... 8 37 255 44 21 285 60 191 3 44U 11 $115 S91 4 58 3 638 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT— SCHEDULE C. GEO. E. WRIGHT. Assistaat.

GENERAL CHURCH PROPERTY CONFER 1 ENCE EX. a H m a 11 II " NAME OF CHARGE C 3 f d 1 Jl 3 3 S •a ■a hi So ■ Jl. > > =1 ■ 'Mis ■ — >M * © o g Hi ■ IK § ] a ft. '? .11 1 i J 1 ° « ■SELil B"= 1-3 1 i ■°5 s |l 1 — Is! pis i& •a» §s 1 ± w & ft. 1 a. — O ■< ft.i 09 O 0 1 ■! 1

Alba 1 12800 1 $500 $100 $10 $65 $100 tiai ■', Aides I 4500 1 1400 150 2 40 74 $1 $4 ■::- 1 '.' 3100 875 125 796 161.

3 7000 800 280 1125 150 i3 2 1 4000 2000 100 60 175 $8 221

-' 32110 1 800 178 75 20 125 5 1 400 2100 K'lO 3 57 8 Boync City 17500 2500 1 2 3 Boyne Falls & Horton Bay. . 6000 12i«l 150 200 200 60 .... 2 1 "K 2 4500 1000 432 130 . 6 2 13000 3000 300 100 300 24 525

1 _„,, 3 501X1 : 800 140 150 ... i 2 5 2 1000 170 250 619 110 «•> m 3400 ...

1 5200 i 3000 225 1525 275 250 15 2 i 16 Elk Rapids 3 11500 1500 500 275 200 ... ■?«s i 3 3000 800 38 . . . 2 2 3 is Fife Lake & 8o. Boardman . 5000 2SIKI 650 120 150 $2 3AO 1 5 2 6500 2 3000 500 175 ... . 296 1 2 4500 1200 138 532 106 .... 21.1

1000 1 800 524 25 10 n

3 4200 900 22 210 in 1 3 S.', 1 20000 2000 6814 7000 250 20 5 M 500 290 210 5

36 750 250 10 25 9 8 80 i 2 26 3 9400 1500 200 ... . 55 217 2 27 3 4000 1 1000 274 66 ' 21 310 '3 3 38 3 4700 1000 25 283 66 tag

6000 1 1200 60 285 1615 102 "2 1 ;n 1 9500 1000 84 200 1050 85 10 n 2 1 Mancelona 3 6500 1000 450 325 .... 65 3 M 15000 1 2500 238 1283 335 692 "20 .... 10 341 7 2 5000 1 900 3001 100 100 200 28 • 1

107 1 84 Mesick and Sherman 2 4500 2 1300 75 150 5' 1 1 4 8300 800 80 53 | 1 1 :ui 2 4500 1500 100 125 SO 2 3 9000 1 900 150 3*»7 1 1 S 3500 1200 45 51 186

"g 2 1 Pellaton 1 3500 1000 813 300 150 44 175 2 40 2 25000 1 4000 549 5200 1300 :::: 244 ST! 1 41 3 5000 400 80 70 75 3O0 1 1 1 4J 2 3300 800 325 25 1.1K

48 Traverse City. Asbury 1 11000 1 1500 34 1036 1975 243 "j 26 S3 1 1 65000 3000 3100 3241X1 2000

50 2 3 9000 .. 50 1200 160 1 Wexford 3 8000 1000 190 no "s n 1 47 2 3200 750 175 75 60 143 500 1 49 Kewadin Indian Mission. . . . 1000 15 10 : 1 900 "1 15 SI 62 J 99 1 $360450 45 $60375 $14813 $7721 $59819 $9726 $131 $61 $14 $564 SI -'Ml 1031325575 15 $56875 $21948i $6498 sr,:t:ioi $9518 $119 180 $61 $101 —$5917 warn $34875 $3500 $223 $208 $12 ...... $463 $344 L 1 $7135 $3485 $19 $47 1915] STATISTICAL TABLES 639

GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT— SCHEDULE D. GEO. E. WRIGHT. Assistant.

c a Pastor's o Pastor's o Cash Salary. Cash Salary. 1 5 Ia < <

NAMES OF NAMES OF i APPOINTMENTS is APPOINTMENTS i 1 1 > s a m 1 •3 i j It I Z 1 a. i

Goodhart u $175 $135 $121 Rose Hill 22 25 56 3 Albs 89 $500 $500 $28 40 40 112 10 Olda .. 6 125 125 Hi 21(1 210 24 Alden .. 61 418 32 16 180 IM Rapid City . . 11 125 1 100 100 2 Bethel . 27 85 5 50 30 32 375 338 10 10U 80 3 S n 69 ' Wellston 24 199 7 59 350 :i:,o ii Sublin 15 15 53 175 161 30 8 8 31 175 175 20 Kalkaska 121 850 850 160 85 750 730 212 Bethel 26 125 125 12 Ball School House IV 75 l.i 13 75 75 4 10 75 56 35 165 165 32 411 175 120 •! North Milton 30 190 190 50 44 130 130 101 34 200 192 40 22 no 110 10 25 225 225 450 22 Maf'het 38 155 139 150 2 18 100 1IKI 100 7 70 45

120 575 624 741 11

22 135 135 2 650 650 130 130 18 100 1'KI 20 51 550 550 88 40 180 iso 20 Hloomfield 65 250 250 73 Walloon 30 180 180 30 45 190 190 24 Mcssick 73 450 450 33 Colfax Sherman 22 150 150 20

Coilai Church 31 200 200 7 31 375 375 13 100 100 29

20 95 951 16 10U 73 5

23 100 60 Yuma Church 25 50 51 4

28 180 120 100 19 2 88 70 425 350 17 Walkers 50 15 150 150 17 52 280 280 38 50 225 225 Mt. Bliss . . 30 58 225 225

62 Old Mission 12 175 175 g 200 28 250 250 73

Elk Rapids 40 390 390 8 85 58 3 8 51 255 255 74 Stittsvllle 5 100 82

Elk Lake 59 255 255 62 25 225 215 !i

325 325 26 20 150 95 I

Piatt 125 33 West Branch 12 75 42 4

Oviatt. ... 100 15 3 50 325 283 M IS Wallin 75 54 Fife Lake and So. Boardman. 35C 350 64 Traverse City. 14th St 73 350 350 60

20C 200 34 18 150 140 9

20C 200 14 16 120 104 2

Wexford 28 207 200 5 81 50C 500 50 27 186 186 12 33 30C 300 55 Grant 21 200 200 10

161 35C 304 40 Williamsburg . 69 488 458 20

33 16J 50 8 33 212 212 26

* 10C 75 7 1 040 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

KALAMAZOO DISTRICT— SCHEDULE A. ELWIN K. LEWIS, Assistant.

MINISTERIAL

Support of Support of Support of Pastor District Bishops Supehn'dent NAME OF CHARGE NAME OF PASTOR ■s q

ji! ■a=« * 3r ■a=a« I a

1 "3 1 1 & 5 i 1 o i J. W. Vickers SliiSO $1080 $150 $81 $81 $19 $19

■ W. A. Exncr 850 850 100 64 64 15 15 4 4 3 W. A. Euncr 50 50

4 F. H. Cramer 800 800 100 60 60 13 13

i Banfidd 680 680 80 52 52 12 12 6 Battle Creek, First . . . t. 8. Tincher 2100 2100 300 168 168 74 74

7 Battle Creek. Maple St 1500 151 K.I 300 113 113 30 30

8 Battle Creek, Upton Ave 1100 ltofl 150 79 79 13 13

'i 1150 1150 150 86 86 20 20 in W. R. Kitzmiller 900 900 100 72 72 15 15 7 II Bradley Indian Mission 125 125 7 1 1 5 5 11 Jas. A. Douglas 300 300 21 21

11 C. H. Palmalier 900 900 100 68 68 15 15 5 4 II G. A.Bucll 450 450 32 2

ID Delton W. E. Goltt 760 760 60 57 57 11 11

ID W. C. Longdcn USD 680 80 43 43 10 10

IT O.C.Bedford 800 710 100 $90 56 56 12 0

Is Fulton Whvrom Greer 600 600 50 48 48 3 3

It W. D. Robinson 900 900 100 67 67 12 12 -II 825 825 100 61 61 12 12 "1 Glenn and Casco 800 800 100 60 60 12 12 .,., G.W.Hawlcy 800 800 100 60 60 12 12 "1 875 875 100 66 66 12 12 •'1 350 3511 27 27 11 11 "'. G. A. Brown 1100 1100 180 83 83 16 18

M J. T. LcGcar 2400 2400 228 228 80 80 ■»7 W. I.Cogshall 1500 1500 112 112 21 21

1!S J. B. Pestling 1340 1340 240 100 100 16 16

29 Kalamo and Maple Grove F. J. Sohluetcr 800 800 50 60 60 10 10

Ml H. L. Rood 750 724 50 26 54 20 12 •

11 F.G. Wright 800 800 75 60 60 11 11 .,., O.J. Golden 1100 1100 100 83 83 12 12 t; G. E. Wright 1025 1025 150 75 75 14 14 M Oshtemo A. L. Ellsworth 725 725 75 55 55 12 12 ')'. F. M.Tavlor 1300 1300 200 97 97 23 23 ;:i; C. L. Sohluetar "00 700 75 51 51 11 11

'17 Penfield . J. W. Fov 980 9SU 50 74 74 13 13 38 P. A. Cross 1100 1100 150 82 82 20 ■2

34 9 9 41 G.B.Millar 650 650 34 4'' C. A.Brown 1000 1000 100 75 75 16 16 41 591 554 40 37 41 41 11 11 II 131X1 1300 200 99 99 28 js

45 F. M.Taylor 550 500 50 60 53 39 11 t M Raymond Pilcher 820 820 61 61 10 10

17 Vicksburg and Pavilion J. V. Robinson 1000 1000 100 75 75 14 14

(42288 142085 $4380 $203 $3208 $3133 $733 $719

$40821,$40857 $4365 $65 $3113 $3105 $701 $663

(14671 $1228 $15 $138 $95 $28 $32 $56 1 i 1915] STATISTICAL TABLES (541

KALAMAZOO DISTRICT— SCHEDULE B. ELWIN K. LEWIS, Assistant.

EPWORTH SUPPORT SUNDAY BAPTISMS CHURCH MEMBERSHIP SCHOOLS LEAGUE

Support of Proba ■a Full Members Conference :l tioner* Claimants .3 o be "3 .. i H h 1 \s 8 T3 a | i ^ a J 8 i. 31 a | ■a^ 1 1 a 1 u d a s S i s. 1JI © I 3 ■5S i T - 5 3 J o § §2 B 3 J 1'S i 3 i I 03 1 ■9 - Z S X I r *->

i 364 (64 $1244 2 14 234 l 3 3 2 3 216 12 2 79 2 53 .V! 982 S 44 358 » 2 3 10 5 144 1 1 41 1 2 54 S3 1 7 22 4 36 36 ■iid 27 215 2 1 4 92 12 20 1 26 26 770 i 24 92 3 4 7 113 4 i 6 275 275 2617 1 34 613 2 9 10 2 822 25 i 3 38 7 115 115 1758 2 46 549 18 12 20 40 340 5 2 75 - 87 S7 1279 1 32 555 7 13 12 6 280 10 i 3 81 I 70 711 1326 1 14 110 3 2 4 1 143 i 1 in 60 H 1047 5 40 300 10 15 25 190 2 90 30 II 1 1 1 3 20 1 50 3 11 15 15 341 1 12 130 8 2 8 56 1 1 13 38 38 1021 2 24 218 1 1 1 "8 126 1 11 23 23 457 1 10 100 2 47 2 U 33 30 858 3 2 20 200 1 52 6 1), 25 25 75s 1 12 107 1 i 6 "2 41 7 1 42 17 4.1 45 820 93 2 18 143 9 19 11 116 27 1 20 IS 30 30 681 20 80 1 140 3 25 M 50 50 1029 1 15 160 2 3 125 27 2 35 21) 45 45 943 1 17 279 12 15 123 2 1 50 21 !il.-> 2 28 249 1 3 .,., 43 43 14 5 .... 128 13 25 12 45 45 917 2 20 284 24 10 3 49 11 155 3 75 30 23 45 45 998 3 36 200 2 2 10 12 7 114 2 2 40 45 21 38 38 426 1 12 145 6 I 8 100 1 1 35 U 65 65 1264 1 31 356 2 6 12 3 g 140 7 1 62 45 20 295 295 3003 1 49 805 7 8 10 33 17 S36 51 2 10 80 » 110 110 1743 1 371 45C 5 5 8 6 i 288 20 7 45 50 2S 110 110 1566 ] 30 45C 8 5 27 43 43 341 18 1 97 95 2'.l 45 45 915 2 22 131 3 2 8 142 4 2 43 M 32 20 787 61 I 261 118 2 1 97 24 31 43 43 914 12 100 5 7 91 13 3 20 n 70 70 1265 I 30 250 3 2 "5 216 17 4 35 n 76 7{ 119C 1 26 294 12 7 5 24 ( 219 19 1 4 28 M 44 44 836 2 14 150 3 92 1 1 M 82 82 1502 ... 1 20 290 10 23 7 370 10 1 2 M 39 38 800 2 20 95 2 12 12 12 120 20 3 25 37 50 50 1117 1 41 { 412 9 12 5 175 5 1 77 US 72 72 1274 1 19 220 1 3 3 8 5 190 7 4 30 32 M 31 31 766 2 II 94 5 3 5 .... 76 2 411 30 30 800 3 28 132 1 2 1 1 72 4 3 15 41 25 25 718 1 121 80 45 5 42 67 67 1158 2 32! 240 5 15 3 1 165 5 2 30 43 38 38 644 37 13 78 1 63 9 2 44 104 104 1531 1 22 315 18 18 10 64 23 303 24 "3 5 88 45 42 35 580 76 1 12 90 2 2 .... 104 5 4i, 35 35 926 2 32, 250 3 14 11 75 2 70 47 40 4! 1121 2 26 | 244 1 2 127 14 .... 1 38

$2809 32783 148578 3275 79 10W 109S4 199 179 156 502 240 8082 411 14 98 1579 339

WH 12662!347287 $133 74 1000 1020C 294 243 42 578 248 7978 483 17 104 1620 331

»127 (121 $1291 3142 I 90 784 104 S

95 65 76 8 72 3 g 41 CA2 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

KALAMAZOO DISTRICT— SCHEDULE C. ELWIN K. LEWIS, Assistant.

GENERAL CHURCH PROPERTY CONFER -ai ENCE EX. - OD -a a f 11 is | the NAME OF CHARGE i| J; - for j i

Ig-a F.ndowmcr, Claimanta -a •a -a g as

> IS, Year. s.BESli gfr, Due 11 Fund. ' 1 1 Home This II 1

1 H 9 l 0 ESS Quadrennium. ment S Paid Clark B Balance Conference 3 1 ■3 1 a. o 2 1 1 Allegan $21000 $2000 $50 $455 $3700 $175 512 $4.... $5 S377 •' 3 7 2 6000 1 1800 274 228 111 Msr ■' 1 500 21 5 !l 2 3 t 111"I i 1000 21 140 300 an •,

2 :;m«i 1 1300 28 74 188 ■>,«,, 1 < li Battle Creek, Firrt 80000 1 7000 l.'lll 500 13700 3679 31 143 4 1 7 Battle Creek. Maple Bt 1..IKKI 4000 325 1700 2000 1170 26 775 -,IIHII 1. 2 1 8 Matlie Creek. Upton Ave... 2000 100 324 5400 446 37

Believue 1 10000 1 1500 50 350 6 534 1 2 In 12000 1 2000 250 350 350 1 I Bradley Indian Miaaion 4 1 1? 2500 250 Urn 125 2 ri 7000 1 1500 1IKKI 200 201 245 1 ii 1 3600 1 1500 85 65 .

3 _>, | ii 2 .1100 1 1200 20 30 "4 40 3 ii. 1 3000 1 1600 400 80

17 2 6000 1 1500 225 150 3 141 1 IS 5000 1 2000 225 140

I'l 8000 1 2500 269 181 ! ■■ii 3500 1 1500 77 130 ..-. ::::| 3 "1 ■i 7SIIII 1 1600 75 800 162 41 402 ■"> 1 5000 1 1500 25 100 100 -•:C 3 "1 Linn 1 1600 50 120 300 225 00 2 ■'I i 6500 33 105 $3 li- 9 3 6 Kalamazoo. East Ave 6500 1 2200 170 701 729 279 .... 40 n 50000 1000 3315 .... 6 345 ••14

'7 i Kalamazoo, SimjHnii 25000 400 250 12750 70 12 3 500 i H Kalamazoo. Stockbridgc 12000 1 2800 432 517 4769 515 ....! 3 149 an ■j

"i 2 Kalamo and Maple Grove. . . 6000 324 50 110 .... ii 637 :: 1 30 7000 i 1600 452 5201 51 105 .... 1 ITS i 2 il 4000 1 1000 70 75 130 4 ■|" 2 8500 1 1700 210 190 125 1 3 n i 100001 2(101 250 254 MB 2 3 n 1 H 5000; 1200 425 100 7.-. 1 3

1 lilllH M 12000 375 300 150

it; 3 l'arkville 2 8000! 1 800 250 68 ' ;; 3

1 Si 17 ioooo; 1000 148 225 "9 Penficld s& •is I'lanmrll 16000. 1 4000 35 300 200 .... 1 1 3 2 1 ■|'i 2 3500i 1500 154 25 100 Em

In 2 7500; 1 1500 25 150 470 3 i II 6000 4200 1800 12 177 5 ^■• 2 8650 1 2500 300 187 .... 410 1 2 4! 2 5.100 1001 150 120 ... 10 200 l II 1 10000 1 300C 2.10 600 ■It'ii.... 4 270

r, 1 1 2000 llllll 200 75 2 in 2 5500 995 135 1500 52 5 -'-2 ■' 4 IT VioksburR and Pavilion 7000 1 2500 50 .187 211 196

Totals thia year 71 $475450 3 8 $74900 $14298 $4966 $49186 $15554 $111 $120 %. $1465 (3 $13922 .i Totals last vear 74 $469200 3 J7H.IIH $6380 $6015 $38166 $13737 $121 $107 m $63 $13813 *

' $6250 . $7918 $11020 $1817 .... $7 $1402 $109 1 1 $1600 $1049 1915] STATISTICAL TABLES 643

KALAMAZOO DISTRICT— SCHEDULE D. ELWIN K. LEWIS, Assistant.

Pastor's Pastor's Cash Salary. Cash Salary.

NAMES OF NAMES OF APPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENTS

\ S 1 S5 —

Allegan . . . . 213 (800 1800 $130 Kendall 12 3511 335 28 Millgrove. U 130 130 20 Alamo. 40 300 289 21 Becker . 15 5li 51) Athens 71 375 375 no East Leroy . 71) 378 375 86 Martin 140 sill .Sill 230 Shelby villc. 651 IN urn 26 Augusta 77 573 575 151 East Ross. 15 125 125 1" Oshtemo » 5110 500 North West Oshtemo. ,8 150 150 Banfield . 7J 3S0 350 00

Dowling. 11 250 250 4s Parkville.. 'in 500 51 HI 175 Northpark. 30 125 125 44 Bloomingdale 7li 210 210 Nil Town Line. . HI 200 200 75 Ptnfield... . 15 M 05 30

Glendale. . . . 30 180 ISO lii i Union 62 200 290 ss

Cheshire. . . . 20 110 110 30 Base Line . 58 280 2si.i 43 Base Line . . . 90 100 LOO 20 Brings .... 4li 205 205 47 I Climax 83 500 51 II 120 Prairieville 38 3S5 385 40 . Scotts. l.i 300 300 17 Pine Lake 38 215 215 30

Delton 38 500 500 Richland 38 2411 2IH 60 Milo . 'Jii 200 200 Spring Brook . 25 197 197 44

Creny 17(1 17U 6 Fennville 82 525 135 New Richmond . 34 175 175 Schoolcraft Him Him 90

Portage. . . 301.1 31X1 153 Glenn . -in 138 438 180 Casco. 7s 282 262 213 Sonoma 289 252 15 West Leroy. 21,2 202 18

Gobleville . II '.i 53" 530 170 ll I 71 71 North Point . 36 1711 170 7 Urbandale in 69

Washington Heights . 120 120 5 Hopkins. . . 14 250 250 37 2 Monterey . 27 12 242 50 Vicksburg . 115 sun Burnips.. 1:1 2x3 283 50 Pavilion.. 12 100

Kalamo inn 625 525 st Maple Grove . 42 225 225 35 644 MICHIGAN ANNUAL. CONFERENCE [1915

LANSING DISTRICT— SCHEDULE A. F. W. NICKEL, Assistant.

MINISTERIAL

Support of Support of Support of Pastor District Bishops Superin'dent NAME OF CHARGE NAME OF PASTOR *o

Jlfl ■0^ J*ii* i r2l§ „ 0 31 '3 -6 llil m 1 4 a C i 0 i

1 T. G. Brownlow $1600 J1600 $300 $90 $90 $26 $26 1 R. V. Birdsall 8501 850 100 50 50 13 13 1 P.D.Hult 725: 725 125 36 36 8 7 1 Bath . . F. S. Kinney 775 775 75 48 48 12 12

■-) W. E. Doty 1550 1550 250 84 84 25 25 6 Berlin and South Berlin 625 625 75 40 40 S

7 0. W. Carr 1025 1050 100 56 56 12 12

s H. V. Wade 1150 1150 150 76 76 20 20 3 3 f) CryBtal E. C. Eldred 650 575 50 $75 24 24 g In Delta D. C. Crawford 650 650 50 40 40 8

11 DeWitt T.H.Wright 800 800 100 44 44 10 10 1" L.T.Robinson 975 975 75 54 54 12 12

r; Eagle G. T. Fisher 700 700 100 36 36 6 6

li Elsie.. J. E. Wilkinson 950 950 150 fit) 60 12 12 |- C.E. Pollock 1250 1250 150 62 52 13 13 i 8 8

1(1 G. W. Wenrich 700 700 75 42 42

17 700 700 34 34 7 7

IS C. A.Trimble 550: 450 "06 "166 34 20 0

ID C. E. Hoag 1875 1875 125 118 118 30 30 •»n C. L. Beebe 1400' 1400 200 80 80 20 20 Iianeing, Central M.L. Fox 2800 2800 400 200 200 85 85 a Lansing, First A. W. Naglcr 1500; 1500 200 80 80 17 17 Lansing, Michigan Ave A. H. Smith 1550! 1550 68 68 12 12 0 Lansing, Ml. Hope Ave W. P. Benn 200' 250 2 ■>-, W. W. Hurd 1450! 1450 100 80 80 14 14 G.R.Millard 10001 1000 100 56 56 15 15 ■'7 G. W. Maxwell 14501 1450 150 102 102 23 23

Irving Eagle 800! 800 100 44 44 8 6 R. C. Lord 1025 1025 125 60 60 12 10 8 30 North Star Carl Seipp 1025^ 1025 100 58 58 8 875! 875 75 52 52 10 10 ■-:" 900 900 100 56 56 11 11 11 F. W. Nickel 900 900 100 52 62 10 10

M Ovid . D. D. King 1400 1400 200 88 88 23 23 7 "i Palo H. A. Crumb 700 700 100 40 40 7

Perrinton J. G. Biery 1001 1001 100 59 59 11 11 "7 Portland W. W. Slee 1400 1400 150 82 82 15 15

•IS Potterville W. Y. Pohly 850 675 100 175 52 27 13 5

A. W. Baker . 900 867 100 33 50 50 10 8 411 St. Johns . C.J. Kruse 1600 1600 200 102 102 45 45 5 11 S.B.Ford 1100 1100 64 64 10

■1" J. W. Rochelle 875 875 100 50 50 10 10

4,1 J. H.Bancroft 900 900 100 56 56 15 15 41 A. E. Wynne 900 861 100 39 52 52 14 14 45 T. H. Leamon 1100 1100 100 64 64 17 17 7 7 4(1 B. J. Youngs 8501 850 100 50 50 6 ■17 F. G. Dunbar 900i 900 100 40 40 e •1S L. B. Kenyon 900j 900 100 56 56 13 13

$50351 150004 $5500 $422 $2901 $2872 $701 $674

$47295 $47043 $5325 $367 $2735 $2723 $638 $478

$3056^$2961 $175 $55 $166 $149 $63 $19« 1 1 1 1915] STATISTICAL TABLES 645

LANSING DISTRICT— SCHEDULE B. F. W. NICKEL, Assistant.

SUNDAY SUPPORT BAPTISMS CHURCH MEMBERSHIP EPVVORTH SCHOOLS LEAGUE

Support of Proba ■a Full Members Conference tioners | .3 S 1 1 I H 1 ci i 1 *| 1 21 a o a « o § j 1 1 S s s c S 85 V o i it M * il si 1 1 3| go o i is 1 1 2 I1 f- f 1 o m Z i r 1

1 1105 S105 $1821 1 28 523 82 2 213 52 500 12 3 65 38 ? 56 56 969 3 37 290 6 6 11 22 16 172 1 28 50 ■< 40 25 7«:i $16 1 14 144 8 73 3 4 50 50 885 2 32 190 6 8 2 131 3 50 23 5 1H7 107 1766... .. 2 35 535 11 9 7 30 12 350 12 2 80! 30 r, 40 27 698 I 3 2 18 125 43 74 134 1 5" . 7 60 tkl 1178: 2 25 200 30 47 '""i 237 16 1 3 SO1 15 s 80 90 ISM . . 2 26 270 9 3 24 275 25 1 6 50 15 !'. 9 20 20 622 75 3 25 130 31 42 10 112 | 65 1 5 6 4 in 40 25 723 2 26 160 1 1 S 66 3 4 11 45 45 899. * 30 160 96 8 1 ! .... 00

!■' 66 66 1107 .... 2 30 235 27 2 31 220 3 20 9 11! 40 7S2 • 1 91 5 20 20 28 12 62 10 22 32 8 • 1 8 2 4 11 67 1089 28 284 I 17 a 176 35 69 55 1 9 15 75 75 1390 22 245 10 120 17 13 170 25 3 46 120

HI 45 15 765 3 0 3 26 160 4 4 100 20 4 17 40 40 781 2 22 116 15 15 "4 77 1 30 1 3 1 IS 30 10 480! 14 20 100 3 3 72 8 5 1!> 175 90 2113' 1 42 530 19 22 67 46 431 15 6 56 30

20 100 100 1600 .... 1 17 364 13 6 16 1 346 14 2 60 1 9 SI 300 300 3385!.... 82 931 27 9 35 60 863 10 16 60 40 5 22 00 90 1687 .... 1 41 341 16 23 8 337 20 3 119 60 1 4 1 n 75 61 1691 33 733 23 18 25 66 29 330 3 50 50 1 9 8 8 "! 10 10 262 12 139 5 26 38 1 3 -'.'. 77 77 1621 . 32 252 55 24 105 .50 220 4 27 Is 2 M 63 63 1134 .... 25 280 50 10 10 70 10 180 20 3 40 1 27 115 115 1690 ... . 1 35 455 22 10 42 10 437 10 19 40 60 2 5 3 4 's 45 45 895; 19 176 119 5 1 2 1 3 i2 n 70 60 1155 28 250 10 12 30 1W1 2 40 22 :;n 60 40 1131 2 0 3 34 227 14 4 4 17 144 4 4 15 !1 2 2 60 60 997 2 32 220 175 ...-> 6 2 1 95 95 1062 21 138 12 1VI ft? 4 5 n 64 64 1026 3 40 281 2 164 8 5 45 6 2 4 :'.» 120 120 1631 1 29 277 15 304 14 4 30 6 2 3 :)5 40 40 787 1 18 135 2 12 144 6 1 72 25

sa 65 65 1136 3 44 330 37 45 40 60 70 225 10 10 25 ",7 1 104 104 1601 ■ 12 136 30 40 225 ^ 63 2( 3 2 1 :(s 65 10 717 30 150 18 15 75 "30 173 8 75 25 i •VI 50 35 960 I I 35 382 91 18 ISO 81 170 5 20 70 5 2 M 115 110 1857 44 550 10 10 61 14 488 12 7 120 -i 1 7 41 40 40 1209 19 250 41 10 59 15 25s 2 70 3 4' 60 m 995 3 30 175 42 65 184 2 30 4 3 4

4;i 5 12 2 3 64 60 1031 25 230 15 163 .... 5 36 »' 6 ! 3 3 2 2 M 64 64 991 50 300 14 15s .... 26 1

15 75 75 1256 2 39 290 3 6 14 15 174 14 52 1 8 2 441 50 50 957 j 25 179 130

47 40 40 llSli ■ i 26 175 4 15 45 33 158 2 47 25 7 4S 50 50 1019 . 2 25 190 4 153 1 9 13407 $3116 (66666 I7fl 93 1397 13024 839 300 356 1705 636 10302 347 7 148 1987 810 8 $2967 S2892 $52564 5'x 91 1330 11971 337 234 232 771 1 373 9596 454 11 100 1883 713 2 $540 $224 $4102 S2S 1 67 1053 602 66 124 934 263 806 48 104 97

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1!) 646 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

LANSING DISTRICT— SCHEDULE C. F. W. NICKEL, Assistant.

GENERAL i CHURCH PROPERTY CONFER -a ENCE EX. tri < on 1

and and | J Par >.

NAME OK CHARGE . ■I d 3 5 M Churches r. CO and Indebted •a -I i S.3 > >- wi Indebtedness Buildings 8 I'I I Old on i

Churches se Parsonages. J i

a - on for . | 1 i I 1 il Is Parsonages. Improvements sonages. ness on Churches and 1 §2« I s. Paid Paid Present I 5 I a 1 o < 0 0 <

$18000 $3000 $400 $35< $5 $290

3 5200 800 153 148 $18 347

1 3500 2800 75 $1075 100 $4 2 $2 325 1 2 4 Bath 5000 1500 140 143 il.... 199 275 2 ■i 31600 1 5000 1000 $5100 400 8 451 1 Berlin and South Berlin 2 5000 1800 440 80 15 240 5 5 2 13000 1800 2900 7900 325 1192

2 10000 1500 1150 550 365 15 5 311 2

A 3700 40 100 2 In 4000 1000 110 3 1 173 1 1 3 3 8 11 De Witt... 5500 2800 130 80 150 300 I 4 r> 2 7500 800 250 250 750 200 230 1 4 i'i Eagle 2500 1 1500 465 400 110 "'< 125

1 • 1 5 14 Elsie 4500 1 2500 580 100 155 20 313

Grand Ledge 1 20000 1 3000 1300 1200 8000 290 6 800

Hi 3 8000 1 1200 300 200 4 2 3700 1 800 150 114 172 , 3 1 lv 3000 700 50 250| . . 10 300 1 1

111 36000 4700 5750 860 400 7 20 1 20000 3000 90 700 2800 350 871 1 21 650O0 1 10000 2500 2800 47 11 1634

23 1 15000 3500 15 800 7 36 108 ii 23 1 30000 2750 16700 565 279 In

1 2000 200 50 150

29 3 11500 1200 590 320 880 190 1 520 5 I m 2 8000 1500 300 250 '.'.'.'. 325

27 10000 2000 200 300 7 380 1 2 28 2 6500 1500 130 215 160 125 25 168 29 Nashville 6000 2750 10 275 75 198 5 2 ;!(i North Star 3 7000 1600 610 150 550 175 350 6 31 2 7000 1 1000 35 200 "4 244 5 2 4500 1 1000 200 40 8 jii 2 3 6900 1 1400 1700 150 800 99 "ii 387 7 1 3 :i Ovid 20000 3000 120 250 434 $15 200 3 li Palo 4500 1 1000 30 206 96 137 1 5 ■in 3 9500 1200 165 80 315 "i6 450 7 1 25000 2500 105 3326 2400 250 742 1 2 2 7000 1200 200 250 3 1 1 39 4 3150 1000 200 185 "6 an 1 40 30000 1 3000 311 1484 625 Nt 5 1 4 8 41 1 12000 900 1800 250 4 1 4 42 3 7000 1800 50 200 323

43 3 10000 1200 300 250 150 210 420 7 5 It 3 10000 2000: 250 150 25 300 1 9 45 2 7000 1500 78 225 135

46 1 2500 1000 80 1 301 1 2 6500 2000 25 415 240 143 410 5 5 48 2 6000 1 1500 180 217

Totals last year 93 1550000 14 $83850 $41747 $11526 $251 $118 $92 $255 $500 $17499 $53976^14092

1 $7700 $5011 . ... $27 $1117 $48

Decrease 2 $750 $25350 $2116 $939 $81 $74 $485 1915] STATISTICAL TABLES 647

LANSING DISTRICT— SCHEDULE D. F. W. NICKEL. Assistant.

Pastor's Pastor's Cash Salary. Cash Salary. ia < <

NAMES OF 1 NAMES OF 1 APPOINTMENTS i o APPOINTMENTS § ! ia 2 V 2 i■ M n C 1

! 1 la § 1 z I Z Pi P

90 $425 1425 tl26 Middleton 67 $425 $425 $51 27 175 175 55 52 275 275 55 150 150 77 North Star 42 325 325 24 Bath 350 350 342 71 425 425 72 350 350 375 31 175 175 29

320 1175 1175 460 99 400 400 104 30 125 125 10 Holt ... 70 400 400

63 400 400 53 139 600 600 South Berlin 71 150 150 20 Hall . . . 50 200 200

178 725 725 50 250 250 57 200 225 Dildine 44 275 275 70 275 275 56 240 778 775 400 36 225 225 129 Palo 144 475 475 North Plains... 125 125 47 350 350 41 34 125 125 3 90 282 282 155 31 125 50 Pompeii 95 352 352 155 Fulton 40 267 267 94 Delta Mills 25 200 200 16 Delta Center 41 400 400 46 Pottcrville 110 500 325 127 63 250 250 75 De Witt 51 310 310 174 North Olive 16 130 130 95 45 225 225 48 22 155 155 45 Elm Hali 83 225 230 53 South Olive 7 105 105 11 19 225 155 Elwell 23 225 157 7 09 475 475 315 121 425 425 315 St. Johns 400 1100 1100 329 83 300 300 156 Gresham 55 280 280 24 228 228 99 400 425 188 18 117 117 46 200 200 33 Blood 39 175 150 48 70 600 600 108 7 100 100 5 80 266 266 50 30 267 267 50 Hoytville 30 167 167 2 53 267 267 50 30 167 137 5 12 166 86 5 Sunfield 52 300 300 59 275 275 Lyons 164 700 700 444 47 225 186 40 300 300 86 16 350 350 10 775 775 225 225 170 120 563 563 180 70 337 337 150 Wheeler 109 600 600 49 200 200 46 361 1000 1000 633 33 175 175 82 Woodland 132 660 660 W. Memorial 43 125 125 34 21 140 140 16 648 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

NILES DISTRICT— SCHEDULE A. W. B. FALLIS, Assistant.

MINISTERIAL

Support of Support of Support of Pastor District Bishops Superin'dwit NAME OF CHARGE NAME OF PASTOR •3 c >. j|3 Jf-3 a > 1 — § - i Sll 1 •3 •6 1 1

i ill i 6- 5

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1 Bangor C. H. Kelaey $1075 S1075 $150 $75 $75 $16 $16

1 N. A. McCune 1950 1950 300 136 136 55 55

3 H. A. Can- 1000 1000 200 70 70 15

4 R. E. Saunders 725 681 100 $64 50 45 10 1

1 E. 0. Mather 1000 1000 150 77 77 15 10

fi Burr Oak E. W. 940 Morse... 902 100 38 55 53 10 9 7 Cassopoiia S. W. Large 1150 1150 150 80 15 15

S F. R. Mayrmrd 975 975 125 45 45 17 9 R. E. Meader 1800 1800 300 130 130 52 52 in F. L. Blewfield 1250 1250 150 87 87 20 20 11 Arthur Trott 1150 1150 150 72 72 18 IS i" Constantiue A. F. Hart 975 975 150 70 70 18 IS

IS Decatur Edwin Tench 900 900 ISO 60 60 12 it Dowagiac A. F. Naglcr 1400 1400 200 98 98 25 IS Eau Claire and Sodus F. M. dough 922 882 60 40 60 48 10 Hi EdwardRburgA Smith's Chapel. 950 950 150 66 66 8 17 W.J. Ferris 550 550 100 50 50 10 10 IS Gilead John Everington 5 650 650 100 20 20 3

111 Girard J. E. Slater 750 750 100 ■V.» 52 15 'II Hartford F. L. Nilea 1150 1150 150 80 80 20 11 Kinderhook W. B. Fallis... 900 900 100 56 56 12 ">

Keeler and Silver Creek 675 RM 75 42 45 43 8 ■!H H. H. Harris 1125 1125 125 70 70 20 20 '1 F. M. Cosner 1025 1025 150 66 66 15 Si Leonidas and Sherwood ].. B. Niles 900 900 100 65 65 18 ■>« MarcelluB 940 940 150 68 68 16

27 J. E. Purdy 750 750 100 40 III 10 10

W Nilcs R. A. Wright.. . 1800 1800 300 120 120 35 35 VI Paw Paw and Almena W. F. Emery 1050 1050 150 75 75 18 :io 888 865 100 56 56 12 12

SI St. Joseph J. W. Sheehan 1S60 1860 360 130 130 40 40 rj A. M. Oviatt 750 750 100 45 45 10 10 n 1600 1600 300 112 112 25 :ii Alfred Wav 1500 1500 200 112 112 :ts :;:, Three Oaks G. L. Thornton 850 850 65 65 15 ::i, 1200 1200 200 84 84 18 .17 Vandalia and Jones 700 708 100 48 48 10 M 925 833 125 92 84 57 12

$40677 $40409 >S77

$38412 $37742 $5422 1808 $2670 $2612 $629 $606

12285 $2667 $348 $81 $114 $69 $43

$530 1915] STATISTICAL TABLES

NILES DISTRICT— SCHEDULE B. W. B. FALLIS, Assistant.

SUNDAY EPWORTH SUPPORT CHURCH MEMBERSHIP SCHOOLS BAPTISMS LEAGUE

Support of Proba- ■a Full Members Conference •| S — il ■ .5 a I I t*> 4 h 1 J 1 T3 a. •3 Jj il o J a J eg 6* 5 1 ■ § 3 9 « \ Q § is & ■ s a 8 „ p. g 1 B 3 •3"S 1, ll ■a S "3 1 1 1 1 ■d 3 go it" 1 § gs s 2 1 1 m r 1 •-3

1 168 $68 $1234 , 20 250 5 5 2 193 14 6 70 24 2 190 190 2331 l 35 675 39 13 15 Til 23 525 10 1 ' 6 80 3 75 75 1160 l 39 303 5 2 13 21) 4 285 2 5 30 4 34 20 732 $87 2 22 165 J> 1 9 41 9 126 3 1 35 25 S 65 65 1152 5 1 18 208 15 4 is 1 170 2!.... 3 50 0 42 40 1004 43 2 21 146 2 2 2 118 9, 1 3 7 60 60 1305 2 28 283 12 7 S 5 179 9 3 30 K 60 60 1097 2 28 232 2 162 3 38 9 190 190 2172 30 51)11 5 9 20 35 10 540 10 3 8 49 10 70 70 1427 3 39 658 126 6 175 347 22 4 90 45 11 65 65 1305 1 15 300 4 2 li 3 153 6 3 30 M 60 51 1114 9 2 25 244 4 182 17 2 30 16 13 55 55 1027 2 21 272 5 2 2 2 2 147 16 36 14 100 100 1623 1 25 315 I 8 2 2 300 5 2 37 34 IS 40 20 952 80 3 26 235 5 7 12 7 78 7 1 lfi 35 35 1059 3 26 160 3 9 2 2 120 6 25 17 29 29 639 2 22 175 1 3 2 104 16 1 IS 20 8 681 14 1 6 30 30 5 19 50 8 815 54 3 15 70 126 4 15 30 70 70 1320 2 25 263 10 2 15 5 220 2 1 3 20 15 n 50 50 1018 2 15 185 134 7 B 40 33 713 55 3 32 212 1 109 4 2 18 a 45 45 1260 2 28 326 2 3 3 '6 163 10 1 20 'J 4 £8 58 1161 2 28 288 3 16 12 17 17 215 18 5 20 12 ■J.i 60 37 1020 23 3 30 280 7 2 1 129 6 40 45 H 75 75 1088 11 3 30 230 6 8 5 8 2 237 12 20 in 35 35 835 2 12 100 2 1 1 76 1 20 28 120 120 2075 1 35 590 159 22 475 25 1 14 60 29 60 60 1203 2 30 280 4 10 160 4 5 35 M 41 41 974 2 29 190 7 2 8 4 118 12 12 SI 155 155 2185 1 22 360 15 35 3 3 385 12 3 50 30 n 40 40 845 3 25 170 2 23 105 1 2 45 20 n 100 100 1837 1 30 400 1 1 25 is 15 374 30 2 81 34 135 135 1785 1 25 48C 13 7 23 4 429 32 1 6 65 38 55 55 985 26 300 8 9 g 22 10 168 4 31 M 65 65 1367 5 21 238 10 9 192 15 5 25 (7 35 38 804 2 24 130 2 1 81 105 :;s 45 40 940 106 3 20 194 4 3 6 3 88 8 14

$2592 $2461 $45159 $487 72 948 10437 472 167 152 540 190 7743 348 11 124 1326 266

$2344 $2267 $43268 $949 74 983 9540 524 167 240 651 2112 727!) 310 13 129 1283 181

$248 $194 $1891 897 464 38 143 85

$462 2 35 52 ss 111 102 2 5 650 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

NILES DISTRICT— SCHEDULE C. W. B. FALLIS, Assistant.

GENERAL £ CHURCH PROPERTY CONFER a ENCE EX. a ai -o a y y,-° M a o M a 13 ■si * sz . c NAME OF CHARGE 6 E 9 9 . I J o J? 5 I. Si 13 m 2 g so | > > -c o > .1 i 5 I 8 . Hi i % 1 O £-= 8 1 £ t 8 3 — iB I •zS a. 3 K "5 i l «S P 11 3 £ -3 -2 «= I — | •a hi pa ji ■3* J 3 I c- "I Ph < — o 1

1 1 $4000 1 $2000 $223 $103 $185 $16 $5 $103 $245 " l 35000 1 40011 1000 $0500 linn 37 15 271 536 ;: 3 9100 1 2500 1278 - - 571 150 6 300 4 3 7500 1 1000 220 100 5 45S r, 1 8000 1 ISOM BO 254 715 150 1 219 '-' li Burr Oak 5500 1 1500 365 345 105 "8 4 187 2 7 5750 1 1.850 128 15 6 245 2 R 8000 2500 720 2111 3 232

9 25000 3500 100 1075 879 50 13 33 176 3 10 Coloma and Watervliet 12000 2500 766 1625 345 10 4 69 500 1 11 6500 2500 350 200 4 25B 2 1 l« Constantiue 14000 2500 57 175 300 160 3 138 1 1 13 4500 151X1 120 100 164 1 170 1 14 14000 4500 490 100 370 6 $ioo 4711

15 Eau Clair and Sodus 4 9600 120 ISO 120 . 3 1 Hi Edwards'g & Smith's Chapel 11000 3000 150 175 4 130 3 1 7500 1500 35 89 416 80 3 200

IS Gilead 2 3000 1 1200 15 1

1 li,n It 6000 1000 50

■>nHartford 2 7000 1 2500 50 100 600 200 "is 120 1 2 8 2 ?1 6500 1000 150 8 225 '"'" 1 3 Keeler and Silver Creek 8000 800 125 3 33 75 1 ■'■'.Lawrence 9000 1500 35 200 1300 160 11 8 279 2 1 M Lawton and Mattawan 10000 1600 1900 260 13 4 300

25 Leonidas and Sherwood 2 7500 1300 390 155 12 ! '•6 9000 2000 110 175 4 33 165

"7 I 4000 i 1500 700 75 6 200

"S 1 20000 i 3500 250 300 600 10 17 300

■M| i 2 Paw Paw and Almena 7800 3000 350 250 ... 3 249 5 i 6 SO PokaROn 3800 1200 175 300 168 95 . . 10 245 1 si 2.'. i 4500 1220 1112 .... 12 337

Ml 3 5700 i 1800 269 109 .. . 3 305 i 33 1 28000 4000, 300 300 2700 400 17 5 400 1 M 28000 i 30001 275 565 18 5 104 .. 436

35 2 6500 550 231 . ... 6 41 354 '

Ml 1 15000 2 9000 253 259 21 264 ;'.: 3 1 I Vandalia and Jones 6500 1200 100 140 . . 100 I 38 3 9000 1400 25 150 .... 3

Totals this year 77 5412250 17 $85650 $9427 S5192 $16774 $10122 S258 $172 .... $735 $100 $8936

5389450 sip.i Totals last year j 79 37 S80200 $4993 $1854 $17892 S'.lW.i $146 $195 $10[ $1 $10069

Increase . . . $22800 $434 $5.38 $433'.... $26 $725 $99 J $5450,

Decrease '1 Sills $161 $1133 1915] STATISTICAL TABLES 651

NILES DISTRICT— SCHEDULE D. W. B. FALLIS, Assistant

Pastor's Pastor's Cash Salary. Cash Salary.

L NAMES OF 1 NAMES OF APPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENTS

1 = —

Berrien Springs 180 $51Ml $51Ml $210 Keeler 511 $21111 f248 $511

Hinchman 13 200 200 in Silvi-r ' r, i '.. 15 225 225 II Oronoko 4.5 100 100 17 Wayne II 15 15

Branson (00 MO 60 Lawrence 111 800 m 111

North Gilcad. 125 125 21 Corwin . . It 2IKI 2(iil 23 South Prairie . Kill 56 Lawton SIMl ■00 2',il H r,i,l Burr Oak 97 71 I 115 Mattawan. 75 75 6 Findlay . . 21 mi 111 22 Leonidas 525 325 ill

Cassonolis 112 815 815 235 Sherwood li,il ini l S2

La Grange. -'7 1.15 1.15 17 Clipfel.... 75 75 t

Centreville . 12E 035 S35 US Mnrcellus Id 520 52H 21(1 Nottawa. . . 37 215 215 13 Newberg 511 135 135 ■16 Howardsville. II 155 135 51 Coloma I, III 525 525 125 Watcrvliet. 2211 (50 15H 160 New Bulalo . 36 300 31III 12 Itivprsiiie . 18 125 125 13 Lakeside II, 250 251, 1U7 . Union Pier. . 1IMI 100 . Constantino 117 IH',5 (',65 151 Florence — 35 160 160 38 Paw Paw 650 650 126

Almena. . 2511 250 21 Eau Claire 38 105 380 Pipestone IS 320 210 Pokagon 57 215 215 IV! Spinks 13 137 KI7 Morris Chapel . 55 275 275 17

Sodus 9 Pea vine 16 275 275 10 1 Edward sburg 60 (30 130 150 Three Oaks 13 1511 S3S 39!) Smiths' Chapel . . W 2511 250 83 Oiford 25 12 . Coulter's Chapel . 20 120 120 2l.i Stevensville. (6 2711 2711 5(. Galien 52 2111 280 31 Roylton. . . . 21 22H 22H 55 North Troy. 52 2711 270 22 Bridgman. . 37 1511 Hill 30

Gilead 35 550 Vandalia 22 200 200 M Noble Jones. . . 53 3511 351, 102

Penn 50 51 1 Girard. . 5im 51Ml II I Hodunk. 22 100 KM, White Pigeon . 5511 51 Sullivan. 50 511 Klinizer Lake. 125 100 Mottvillc 125 1111. Hartford Kill 115 115 101 Hawley. 30 185 185 30

Kinderhook 525 525 186 Lockwood . 275 275 .Ml 652 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

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G. B. FLEMING, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 656 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

ALBION DISTRICT—

DISCIPLINARY

Missions Education

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53111 $77(1 173.' ti43; •7 1 >3-i.s $132 {236 $428 $154 $118 1915] STATISTICAL TABLES 657

HENRY W. ELLINGER, ASSISTANT.

BENEVOLENCES OTHER BENEVOLENCES Other Items

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in 12915 Sim $468 $95 $25 S1311P $45 $143 S9!1 $1288 $5274 $19965 $2744 $671 $205 523588 658 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

BIG RAPIDS DISTRICT—

DISCIPLINARY

Missions Education

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11397 Sl.il $463 $1025 $18 $.397$266 $97 $233 $338 $48 $133 1915] STATISTICAL TABLES 659

ROY E. SHOWERMAN, ASSISTANT. G60 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT

DISCIPLINARY

Missions Education

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$364S $604 31009 $2782 $613 $272 $303 $872 $308 PR 1915] STATISTICAL TABLES 661

BEN J. F. WADE, ASSISTANT.

BENEVOLENCES OTHER BENEVOLENCES Other Items

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21 662 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT—

DISCIPLINARY

Missions Education

Board of Sunday Board of Home Schools Board of For Missions and Board of i eign Missions Church Education Names of Charges Extension 1 o"3

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11058 (470 $673 $971 $436 $255 $121 $196 $375 $108 $87 1915] STATISTICAL TABLES 663

HARRY WALKER, ASSISTANT.

BENEVOLENCES OTHER BENEVOLENCES Other Items

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10 11586 91 1704 $79 $37 17206 S33 $117 S96 MOO S1856 19746 $1411 5381 $66 511604 664 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

KALAMAZOO DISTRICT—

DISCIPLINARY

Missions Education

Board of Sunday Board of Home Schoob Board of For Missions and Board of i eign Missions Church Education Nanus of Charges Extension J *o O ' "3 S .2 "3 1 B 0 1 c s 1 < 3 3 i JS Id ■ -L "c B S V JJ 'a e B ■J 1 es ■3 m - t =j3 5 3 a ■ "Sfc i 1 3 E 3 1 § 3 -1 05 U CO 0. O 0 C ■

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12404 $747 $782 $1902 $6S3 $444 slss $259 $613 $173 $147 1915] STATISTICAL TABLES 665

JESSE V. KOBINSON, ASSISTANT.

BENEVOLENCES OTHER BENEVOLENCES Other Items

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$71 $2848 $1355 $153 $146 $55 $13017 $44 $192 $138 $1298 $1114 $15803 $2783 $722 $132 $19440 am MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1915

LANSING DISTRICT—

DISCIPLINARY

Missions Education

Board of Sunday Board of Home Schools Board of For Missions and Board of o eign Missions Church Education Names of Charges Extension s 0 >. 1 1 1 g .2 3 99 1 3 1 S 8 5 — Id B M 5 5 3 II C i •0 M 3 el 1 & 1 p i B 1 c '.3 o M I IGO 1 CO O CO 1 O O

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$3850 11331 $898 $2711 $75 $800 $606 $261 $322 $763 $1!9 $236 1915] STATISTICAL, TABLES 667

ALBERT W. BAKER, ASSISTANT.

BENEVOLENCES OTHER BENEVOLENCES Other Items

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