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PROCEEDINGSOF THE

FORTY-THIRD ANNUAL SESSION

OF THE

MICHIGAN CONFERENCE

OF THE

EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATION

HELD IN THE EVANGELICAL CHURCHOF THE EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATION

AT

REED CITY, MICH., APRIL 3rd, 1907

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OFFICERS OF CONFERENCE.

President Bishop Thos.- Bowman, D. D.Secretary J. R. NiergarthAssistant Secretaries W. R. Currier and H. VoelkerStatistical Secretary .A. HalmhuberTreasurer , A. A. Scheurer

MISSIONARY SOCIETY.•

President J. A. FryeVice-President ." . F. C. BergerSecretary W. R. CurrierTreasurer J. M. NyceDelegate to Board of Missions .J. A. FryeAlternate F. Klump

SUNDAY-SCHOOL AND TRACT UNION.

President H. VoelkerSecretary t W. F. VogelTreasurer E. Rath

CHURCH EXTENSION SOCIETY.

President F. C. BergerVice-President G. A. HettlerSecretary F. KoehlerTreasurer P. Scheurer

FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY.

President A. HalmhuberVice-President W. R. CurrierSecretary E. G. FryeTreasurer W. H. Wagner

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BUSINESS RULES.

1. After the formal opening of Conference by the chairman, the following rules shall be observed in the procedure ofbusiness:

2. The President shall appoint a Secretary, who shall appoint his assistants.

3. The examination of the members of the Conference asto their moral and official conduct. Only members of Conferenceshall be present.

4. The appointment of the Standing and Special com

mittees.

5. The fixing of the time of the daily sessions.

6. The minutes of the previous day's sessions shall beread for approval immediately after the opening of the forenoon sessions, and of the last day's sessions immediately before adjournment.

7. After the opening of each session the various committees shall have opportunity to report.

8. No one shall speak on the same subject more than once

until all who desire to speak have spoken.

9. All principal motions and resolutions shall be submitted in writing.

10. No member shall withdraw from Conference sessions

without permissi'on. Anyone who is unable to attend Confer

ence because of unavoidable circumstances, shall inform Con

ference thereof.

11. Each member shall hand his reports to the respectivecommittees without delay. The statistical and finance reports

must be in the hands of the respective secretaries by "Wednesday

noon of Conference week.Your Comm1ttee.

PROCEEDINGSOF THE

Forty-Third Annual Session

OF THE

MICHIGAN CONFERENCEOF THE

EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATION.

FIRST DAY.—FORENOON SESSION.

The forty-third annual session of the Michigan Conferenceof the Evangelical Association was opened Thursday, April 4,1907, at 9 a. m., by Bishop Thomas Bowman, D. D., of Allen-town, Pa., in Zion Church of the Evangelical Association, in

Reed City, Osceola County, Michigan.

After the roll-call the Bishop took charge of the service andread for a Scripture lesson from the first chapter of Colossians.''AH Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" was sung in an inspiringmanner, followed by an unctuous prayer by our beloved Bishop,leading us to the throne of grace in earnest devotion.

After another hymn, which was sung while upon our kneesbefore God, J. A. Frye led in an earnest prayer.' The portion of the Discipline giving direction for the conduct of preachers during the conference sessions was read bythe Chairman.

The Bishop then addressed Conference in a forceful manner regarding the present-day qualifications of an efiicient minister of the Gospel, placing special emphasis upon heart-purity.

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Organ1zat1on.— The Conference was organized by the

Bishop in appointing J. R. Niergarth as Secretary, who choseW. R. Currier as English and H. Voelker as German assistants.

Bus1ness Rules.— The Business Rules recorded in theJournal were read and adopted for the government of the sessions of this Conference.

Conference Bar.— The first seven pews were selected asConference Bar.

T1me of Sess1ons.— The time for the opening and closingof the daily sessions shall be from 9 to 11 :30 a. m., and 2 to

5 pm.Adv1sory Members.— Brother J. Wellner, of the Illinois

Conference, and Superintendent of the Deaconess Home and

Hospital of the Evangelical Association, located in Chicago;

also I. Y. Moyer, representative of the Evangelical PublishingHouse, located in Cleveland, Ohio, were received as advisory

members.

Octette.— It was resolved that the Conference Male Octette be requested to sing during the opening of the sessions.

Reportorial Staff.— The brethren E. G. Prye and J. A.Halmhuber were appointed as a Reportorial Staff, with the

privilege to appoint assistants as they deem necessary.

Private Sess1ons. — The examination of the members ofConference, regarding their moral and official conduct, was

taken up in private session, resulting as follows: P. W. Moyer 'slabors were reported as having been discontinued ; S. McDonald

left his appointment and withdrew from the Church; A. M.Haddix resigned, and W. S. McDivitt was expelled.Greeting.—Greetings from Brother W. A. Koehler were

presented to Conference by F. Klump, to which the Chairmanwas requested to reply by telegram.

T1me.— The time was extended.

Excuses.— The brethren who reported deficiencies in the

collections were given an opportunity to state the cause of the

deficiencies.

It was resolved to begin the afternoon session at 1 :30.

Adjourned with prayer by G. A. Hettler.

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AFTERNOON SESSION.

Tlie afternoon session was opened promptly at 1:30 as perresolution. The roll was called. The Chairman read from 2Corinthians, 4th chapter."Direction First" was read by the Secretary."More About Jesus Would I Know," was sung, after which

F. Klump led in prayer.Standing Committees.— The Chairman announced the

Standing Committees.Comm1ttee on Worship.— The Committee on Worship re

ported that Brother J. Wellner will preach this evening.Added.— On motion E. G. Johnson was added to the Re-

portorial Staff.

J. Wales.— The burglary reported by J. Wales was referred to a committee consisting of Geo. Johnson,' C. C. Staf-feld and J. A. Schweitzer.D1ed. — The following persons were reported as having died

during the year: Sister Buxton, and daughter of H. Schu-knecht and the mother of the brethren Johnson, Kirn andScheurer. These names were referred to the Committee onMemorials.Supernumerary. — The brethren J. Staebler, A. Frye, N.

Frye, H. C. Fuerstenau and L. V. Soldan at their request wereplaced upon the list of Supernumeraries.

Conference Cla1mants.— The list of Conference Claimantswas made up. (See list.)L1st Made Up.— The list of preachers willing to travel ac

cording to direction of Discipline was made up. (See list.)

Elder's Orders. — The brethren C. H. Howe, John Kirn,Chas. Richards, A. D. Faupel and 0. C. Penticoff had "Elder'sOrders" voted them.Presiding Elders Stationed. —On motion the Presiding

Elders were stationed as follows: St. Joseph District, J. A.Frye ; Grand Rapids District, G. A. Hettler ; Flint District, F.C. Berger; Detroit District, F. Klump.Addressed Conference.— The brethren Geo. Johnson and

G. J. Kirn addressed Conference in the interest of North- Western College and Union Biblical Institute.

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The addresses were referred to the Committee on Resolu

tions.

Retained in It1nerancy.—F. H. Bailey, A. M. Haddix,W. A. Koehler, C. C. Staffeld, R. N. Holsaple, W. H. Halmhuberand E. M. Renner were retained in the Itinerancy one yearwithout an appointment.Referred.—Brother L. V. Soldan's request for financial

aid was referred to the Committee on Finance.

J. Wellner. — J. Wellner addressed Conference briefly inbehalf of the Deaconess Home and Hospital. The address was:referred to the Committee on Resolutions.

Excused.— W. H. Wagner was excused from further attendance at the sessions of this Conference.

Referred.— The reports of the Supervising Committees ofMack Ave. and Kirby Ave. churches, also the requests of Carle-ton, Benton Harbor and Saginaw Missions, were referred to theCommittee on Ways and Means.Instructed.— The Committee on Worship was instructed

to comply with the requests of the M. E. and CongregationalChurches in appointing brethren to occupy their pulpits on nextSabbath.

Time and Place. — The invitation from Leighton societyto hold our next annual session there was accepted. The timewas fixed for the first Thursday in April, 1908, at 9 a. m.

The examination of the junior preachers to take place on.Tuesday of the same week at 9 a. m.Committee Meetings were announced.

Adjourned with prayer by Geo. Johnson.

SECOND DAY.—FORENOON SESSION.

The forenoon session of the second day was opened promptlyat 9 a. m. by the Bishop, followed by roll-call.

Philippians, 2nd chapter, was read as a Scripture lesson.."Direction Second" was read by W. R. Currier.

A brief but earnest exhortation was given by the Chairman-regarding the observance of the rules and laws of our Discipline.After singing, F. C. Berger and J. M. Nyce led in prayer..

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The Conference Male Octette sang a selection entitled,"Secret Prayer."Minutes Read. —The minutes of yesterday's sessions were

read and approved.Committee on Worship.— The Committee on Worship re

ported that G. Heinmiller will preach this evening and J.Hommel to follow.

Ep1scopal Fund.— The Treasurer of the Episcopal Fundreported. The report was adopted by motion and the surplusvoted into the Conference Treasury.

Canceled.— It was resolved that the $102.13, loaned theConference Treasury last year out of the Episcopal Fund, shallbe permanently paid into the Conference Treasury and the

note canceled.

Re-Elected.— J. A. Frye was re-elected Treasurer of theEpiscopal Fund.Committee on Letters and Documents.— The Committee

on Letters and Documents read the following communications

to Conference from A. H. Butzbach, China ; Mrs. H. A. Kramer,in behalf of the Woman's Missionary Society, which were re

ferred to the Committee on Resolutions.

Also a letter from C. Staebler regarding the Young Peo

ple's Alliance work, which was referred to the Committee on

Young People's Alliance. Letters from A. Frye, A. M. Haddix,J. H. Keeler and H. C. Fuerstenau were also read.A letter from John Gonderman, regarding the establishment

of a German mission in St. John's, was also read and referredto the Committee on Boundaries.

Finance Comm1ttee.— The Committee on Finance reportedin part.The report was adopted. (See report.)

Conference Treasurer.— The Conference Treasurer submitted his annual report. The report was adopted. (See re

port.)Re-Elected. —A. A. Scheurer was re-elected as Conference

Treasurer. On motion he was excused from further attendance

at this Conference, owing to the death of his mother.Envelopes Paid.— It was resolved that the Benevolent En

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velopes, provided by the Conference, shall be furnished to the

pastors at cost, and that they pay for them.

Comm1ttee on Appl1cants.— The Committee on Applicants

reported, recommending C. Saunders, William Watson, ClydeC. Gibson, William Pohley and Conrad Wilkie for license asPreachers on Probation. The report was adopted and the afore

said brethren had license as Preachers on Probation granted

them.

D. C. Ostroth and V. Buxton were recommended for Deacon's Orders, and the former for reception into the Itinerancy.

The orders were granted, and D. C. Ostroth was received into

the Itinerancy.

Adv1sory.— J. H. Lamb, Agent of the Evangelical Publishing House, of Cleveland, Ohio; G. Heinmiller, Editor of theChristliche Botschafter, and T. C. Meckel, Corresponding Sec

retary of the Parent Missionary Society, were received as ad

visory members.

Stat1st1cal Committee.— The Committee on Statistics re

ported in a summary manner. The report was adopted. (Seereport.)Time was extended.

Re-Elected. —A. Halmhuber was re-elected Statistical Secretary.Appo1nted.— J. M. Nyce was announced as additional mem

ber on the Committee on Applicants.

Committee meetings were announced.

Adjourned with singing, and prayer by J. H. Lamb.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

The afternoon session was opened at two o'clock. The roll

was called. The Bishop read from 2 Timothy, 2nd chapter, fora Scripture lesson.

"Direction Third" of the Discipline was read by H. Voel-ker. After singing a hymn G. J. Kirn led in prayer. The Conference Male Octette sang.

Ant1-Saloon Leaghe.— Rev. G. W. Morrow, Superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League work in Michigan, addressed

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Conference. The address was referred to the Committee on

Temperance.'

Ways and Means.— The- Committee on Ways and Meanssubmitted a partial report. The report was adopted. (See report.)Committee on Worsh1p.— The Committee on Worship re

ported that H. Schuknecht would preach Saturday evening,and W. C. Swenk to follow.

A sermon on Sunday morning by the Bishop in the German language, and that T. C. Meckel take charge of the missionary service.The ordination sermon in the English language in the

afternoon by the Bishop, followed by the ordination service.A. Ostroth to preach on Sunday evening, and 0. P. Schleicherto follow. M. E. Church, J. H. Lamb in the morning; C. B.Stroh in the evening. Baptist 'Church, Geo. Johnson in themorning, W. L. Martin in the evening. Congregational Church,E. G. Frye in the morning, J. S. Deabler in the evening.Dubo1s St. Church. — The communication from the super

vising committee of the Dubois St. Evangelical Church was read

and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

General Conference Delegates. — The election of General Conference Delegates was taken up, resulting in the follow

ing elections: F. C. Berger, J. A. Frye, F. Klump, G. A.Hettler, Geo. Johnson, A. Halmhuber, G. J. Kirn and W. A.Koehler.

Excused. —N. Frye was excused from further attendance.Committee meetings were announced.

On motion adjourned, to be followed by special sessions of

the Missionary and Fire Insurance Societies.Closed with prayer by the Secretary.

THIRD DAY.—FORENOON SESSION.

The forenoon session was opened at the appointed time.

Roll was called.The Bishop read from 1 Thessalonians, 2nd chapter, in the

German language, followed by singing, "Komm, 0 komm, duGeist des Lebens."

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Brother G. Heinmiller led in prayer.The Conference Male Octette sang, "Saved for Aye."The minutes of yesterday's sessions were read.Rece1ved.— Brother W. H. Messerschmidt, Superintendent

of the Orphan Home, was received as an advisory member, and

the Committee on Worship reported that Brother Messerschmidt

would preach this evening instead of Brother Schuknecht.

Sabbath and Temperance.— The Committee on Sabbath

and Temperance submitted its report. The report was adopted.

(See report.)Ways and Means.— The Committee on Ways and Means

submitted a partial report. The report was adopted. (Seereport.)Referred.— The resolution presented by F. C. Berger was

referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. (See report of

Committee on Ways and Means.)Comm1ttee of Finance.— The Committee on Finance sub

mitted its report. The report was adopted. (See report.)Excused.— R. N. Holsaple was excused from further at

tendance.

Referred.— The resolution presented by F. E. Armstrong,regarding Conference Claimants, was referred to the Committee

on Ways and Means.Sabbath-School, Catechet1cal Instruct1on and Young

People's All1ance.— The report of the Sunday-School, Catechetical Instruction and Young People's Alliance was rea<!.

After several amendments the report was adopted. (See report.)Quarterly Conference Records.— The Committee on

Quarterly Conference Records submitted its report.Referred.— The resolution, presented by W. F. Vogel, re

garding a young people's assembly grounds, was referred to the

Committee on Ways and Means.

Resolut1on.— The following resolution was adopted:"Whereas, There is a difference of opinion between the trustees

of the West Unity Church as to the accounting of the receiptsand expenditures of moneys raised for the erection of saidchurch, therefore be itAud1t1ng Committee.— Resolved, That Conference shall

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appoint an auditing committee of three to audit the accountsof said trustees, and to report its findings to the next session ofthe Michigan Conference, which will be held at Leighton, Mich.,April, 1908.

G. Heinmiller.— Brother G. Heinmlller, Editor of theChristliche Botschafter, addressed Conference. The addresswas referred to the Committee on Resolutions.

Credentials.— C. W. Ross and W. M. Sippell had credentials voted them, the former to the Oregon Conference.

Located.— By vote of Conference, H. C. Fuerstenau waslocated.

Excused.— E. G. Johnson was excused from further attendance.

Time was extended.J. Wales.— The special committee appointed to investi

gate the robbery, presented a resolution which was adopted.

(See resolutions.)Announcements.

Adjourned with prayer by W. C. Swenk.

AFTERNOON SESSION

The afternooon session was opened at 2 o'clock. The roll

was called. The Chairman read Romans, 12 chapter. "Direction Fifth" of the Discipline was read by H. Voelker. Aftersinging, A. Halmhuber led in prayer. After another song thebusiness of the afternoon was' taken up.

Authorized.— The Treasurer of the Church Building Society was authorized to borrow a sufficient amount of money tomeet obligations.Special Resolut1on. —The following special resolution was-

presented :

"Inasmuch as it was discovered that an error was madein the counting of the ballots cast at the election of the GeneralConference delegates, held yesterday, and the legality of Bro.G. J. Kirn might be questioned, the Chair ordered another ballot to be taken.Elected.— G. J. Kirn was elected, as delegate to General

Conference.

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Committee on Ways and Means.— The Committee on

Ways and Means reported. The report was adopted. (See re

port.)Educat1onal Fund.— The Treasurer of the Educational

Fund gave his annual report. It was adopted. (See report.)Re-Elected. — F. Klump was re-elected Treasurer of the

Educational Fund.Incorporation.— J. A. Frye and F. Klump were appointed

as a special committee to investigate concerning articles of Incorporation.Special Resolution.— The following resolution was pre

sented :• Whereas, The Church Extension Society is in need ofmoney ; therefore

Resolved, That the funds now held by the Treasurer of the

Fire Insurance Society be loaned to the Church Extension Society Treasurer, without interest, until such a time when thesame shall be needed by the Insurance Society.Received.— The Secretary was instructed to cast a ballot

in favor of Brother H. Sclmknecht, receiving him into the

Itinerancy.Sunday-School and Tract Union.— The Treasurer of the

Sunday-School and Tract Union submitted his report. The re

port was adopted. (See report.)M1ss1onary Treasurer.— The Treasurer of the Michigan

Conference Missionary Society presented his report. The re

port was adopted. (See report.)'

C. C. Gibson.— It was resolved that Brother C. C. Gibsonshall receive $75.00 out of the Missionary Appropriation to

Petoskey, not used.Appo1nted. — J. A. Halmhuber was appointed examiner in

the vacancy occasioned by Brother Soldan's resignation, and

Geo. Johnson was reappointed on the "Committee of Examin

ers."M1ss1onary Comm1ttee.— The Missionary Committee ap

pointed by the Missionary Society submitted its report, which

was adopted.

Alternates.— The "Conference decided to appoint threealternates.

- 17 —The following three brethren were elected : J. M. Nyee, W.

C. Swenk, J. R. Niergarth.T. C. Meckel.— T. C. Meckel, Corresponding Secretary of

the Parent Missionary Society, addressed Conference. The ad

dress was referred to the 'Committee on Resolutions.

Lay Delegates. — The election of two lay delegates wastaken up and resulted as follows: H. S. Faust, of Caro; L. B.Rough, of Niles, Mich. Alternate, H. R. Niergarth, of ReedCity, Mich.

West Unity. — The following auditing committee to auditthe West Unity church records was appointed : A. A. Scheurer,H. Schuknecht, W. C. Swenk.

J. H. Lamb.— Publisher J. H. Lamb addressed Conferenceregarding the financial standing of the Publishing House. The

address was referred to the Committee on Resolutions.

Committee on Educat1on.— The Committee on Education

submitted its report. The report was adopted. (See report.)

Memor1als.— The Committee on Memorials presented itsreport to Conference.The report was adopted. (See report.)Appo1nted. — J. Riebel was appointed to take notice and

make record of all deaths during the year and present same tothe Committee on Memorials.

Expenses. — The Board of Presiding Elders was appointedas a committee to apportion the expenses of the General Confer

ence delegates.

Recommendat1on.—The vote of Conference regarding thestriking of the time limit clause stands as follows: 33 for and.30 against.Membership. —A special resolution regarding the removal

of members was presented and adopted. (See resolution.)Stand1ngs.— The Secretary of the Board of Examiners

read his report.The report was received and ordered recorded. (See re

port.) . •>••.'.

Time was extended.' • . .'

Committee on Resolutions.— The Committee on Resolutions presented a partial report. The report was adopted.

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Orphan Home.— Brother W. H. Messerschmidt, Superintendent of our Orphan Home at Flat Rock, 0., addressed Conf.The address was referred to the Committee on Resolutions.Boundaries.— The Committee on Boundaries reported. The

report was adopted.Publ1shers.— The Publisher's report was submitted and

adopted. (See report.)Appo1nted.— J. R. Niergarth was appointed Publisher and

is to receive the same recompense as formerly.Post Off1ce Addresses.— F. Koehler wa*s appointed to

gather the Post Office Addresses.Acqu1esence.— The Secretary was instructed to sign the

names of the members of Conference to the proceedings as atoken of acquiescence and obedience.Appropriat1ons. — The Committee on Appropriations read

its report.The report was adopted.The minutes were read and approved.Appointments.— The Committee on Appointments read its

report.

On motion adjourned. The Bishop led in prayer.

SUNDAY SERVICES.

The Lord's day was a day of great grace and blessings tothe ministers of the Michigan Conference and the members ofthe Reed City and adjacent churches. The weather was somewhat unfavorable, nevertheless the church was crowded to its

utmost capacity, and it was a misfortune that the church was

not larger.The services of the day began with an earnest social service,

in charge of Brother W. Berge. At ten o'clock the regularservice began, and Bishop Thomas Bowman preached a powerfulsermon on the work of the Gospel minister and the Church.

After this impressive service Brother T. C. Meckel took chargeof the missionary services, and the splendid sum of $1,800 was

raised for the cause of missions.

The afternoon service was wonderfully impressive. The

Bishop delivered a powerful sermon in the English language,after which seven brethren were ordained.

- 19 -In the evening Brother A. Ostroth, of Caro, Michigan, in his

characteristic manner presented the claims of the Gospel upon

every heart. ,Thus ended another blessed session of our Michigan Confer

ence. May God give us a prosperous year in Michigan!B1shop Thomas Bowman, Chairman.

J. R. Niergarth, Secretary.

NAMES OF MEMBERS OP CONFERENCE.

Subscr1bed to Proceed1ngs as an Expression of Acqu1esence

and Obedience, with Post Office Addresses

elders in the it1nerancy.

Bishop Thomas Bowman, D. D., Allentown, Pa.Armstrong, F. E., 710 Howard St., Petoskey, Mich.Berge, W., Cass City, Mich.Berger, F. C., 536 Chase St., Flint, Mich.Brown, "W., Fremont, Ind.Bulgrin, W., Woodbury, Mich.Bailey, F. H., R. F. D. No. 1, Scottville, Mieh.Bittner, J. M., South Rockwood, Mich.Currier, W. R., 1011 W. 2nd St., Flint, Mich.Canfield, W. H., Ill E. Wesley St., Jackson, Mich.Croff, S. C., Cloverdale, Mich.Deabler, J. S., 213 Thresher Ave., Benton Harbor, Mich.Decker, H. A., Marcellus, Mich.Frye, J. A., 50 Linwood Ave., Detroit, Mich.'Frye, E. G., 708 Elm St.,, St. Joseph, Mich.Feather, D. J., 717 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Mich.Faupel, A. D., Sebewaing, Mich.Hettler, G. A., R. R. No. 4, Jackson, Mich.Halmhuber, A., Capac, Mich.Halmhuber, J. A., 435 "Waterman Ave., Detroit, Mich.Hommel, J., Sandusky, -Mich.Heximer, G., Pigeon, Mich.Holsaple, J. E., White House, Ohio.Haddix, A. M.Howe, C. H., Scottville, Mich.Johnson, Geo., Naperville, 111.Johnson, E. G., 906 Baldwin Ave., Detroit, Mich.

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Kirn, G. J., Naperville, 111.Kirn, J. P., Caledonia, Mich.Koehler, W. A., 150 Linwood Ave., Detroit, Mich.Koehler, F., Lenox, Mich.Koehler, Geo., Manchester, Mich.Klump, F., 1578 Scotten Ave., Detroit, MiciiKring, W. F., R. R. No. 4, Niles, Mich.Kirn, John, Marshall, Mich.Mohr, Benj., Maple Hill, Mich.Marshall, J. J., Eureka, Mich.Martin, W. L., Monroe, Mich.Niergarth, J. R., 516 W. Washington St., Ionia, Mich.Nyce, J. M, Sehewaing, Mich.Ostroth, A., Caro, Mich.Pohley, P. H., 112 Williams St., Owosso, Mich.Penticoff, 0. C., Nashville, Mich.Rath, E., Reed City, Mich.Riebel, J., Blissfield, Mich.Ruth, D. 0., Cor. Lincoln and Grand Sts., Niles, Mich.Renner, E. M., Vicksburg, Mich.Richards, Chas., Wauseon, Ohio.Scheurer, A. A., Howell, Mich.Scheurer, Peter, Dearborn, Mich.Sehuknecht, H., 305 Dubois St., Detroit, Mich.Salsbury, S., R. R. No. 1, Lima, Ind.Schwenk, W. C., Ida, Mich.Schmaus, J., R. R. No. 6, Imlay, Ind.Spittler, H., R. R. No. 1, Three Rivers, Mich.Schleicher, 0. P., West Unity, Ohio.Staffeld, C. C, Box 104, Saginaw, W. S., Mich.Schweitzer, J. A., 615 Hancock, Saginaw, Mich.Vogel, W. F., 251 N. Monroe, Bay City, Mich.Voelker, H, Elkton, Mich.

DEACONS IN THE ITINERANCY.

Butzbach, A. H.Horn, F. H, R. R. No. 3, Evart, Mich.Holsaple, R. N., 285 Stocking St., Grand Rapids, Mich.Halmhuber, W. H.Hettler, A. J., Coleman, Mich.Knechtel, G., R. R. No. 4, Watervliet, Mich.Moyer, W. H., Hinchman, Mich.Ostroth, D. C., 823 Humboldt Ave., Detroit, Mich.Rodesiler, Chas., Hersey, Mich.Schleicher, F. N, Fowlerville, Mich.Stroh, C. B., 460 2nd St., Grand Rapids, Mich.Voelker, H. I.

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Buchanan, Mich.

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LOCAL ELDERS.

Arthur, E. B.Coss, G. W., R. R. Xo. 1, Monroe, Mich.Doll, Geo.Drinkwater, J.Hibbard, J.Krupp, S.Loose, J. W.Simmons, W.Shelby, W. A., R. R. No. 1, Ludington, Mich.Mullett, A. J."Wales, J., Grand Rapids, Mich.

LOCAL DEACONS.

Buxton, V., Verona Mills, Mich.Gurney, C. J., Blissfield, Mich.Gamertsfelder, D. W., Horton's Bay, Mich.Martman, M.Kohn, M.Kuehn, A.

SUPERANNUATED.

Borough, J.Keeler, J. H., Adrian, Mich.Walter, F. E., Capac, Mich.

SUPERNUMERARY.

Brum. L., Nashville, Mich.Dill, W. F., Grand Rapids, Mich.Fuchs, J. M., Chesaning, Mich.Fisher, A. R., Howard City, Mich.Frye, N., Manchester, Mich.Frye, A., Manchester, Mich.Fuerstenau, H. C. (located).Miller, J., R. R. No. 2, Coloma, Mich.Nicolai, J., Sebewaing, Mich.Neuber, J. G., Elkton, Mich.Orth, J., 924 Baldwin Ave., Detroit, Mich.Schuknecht, J. J., 804 Kirby Ave., Detroit, Mich.Strauch, H. T., Vicksburg, Mich.Staebler, J.Schneider, 0. Y., Cass City, Mich.Soldan, L. V., Elkton, Mich. -

Wagner. W. H., 114 E. Williams St., Jackson, Mich.Weiss, E., Reed City, Mich.

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IPREACHERS ON PROBATION.

Alles, E. L.Brown, E. O, Columbiaville, Mich.Drake, H. A., Carleton, Mich.Frye, H. A., Whittaker, Mich.Faust, M. E.Gibson, C. C., 520 Wadsworth St., Traverse City, Mich.Geringer, H.

'B.

Giese, Chas. F., Sutton's Bay, Mich.Knopf, F.Krumling, F. C.Moeller, S., Bristol, Ind.Marsh, E. L., R. R. No. 2, West Toledo, Ohio.Pohley, Wm. Y., 112 Williams St., Owosso, Micb.Perone, E. A., Gladwin, Mich.Steip, W.Steward, E. Z.Steeby, E. J.Sanders, Chas.Wirth, C.Wilkie, C., Manchester, Mich.Watson, W. H., Yale, Mich.

STANDING COMMITTEES.

Worship.— G. A. Hettler and E. Rath.Letters and Documents.— The Bishop and the Presiding

Elders.Appropriations. — The Bishop and the Presiding Elders.Quarterly Conference Records.—W. Berge, W. H. Wagner,

.H. A. Decker, A. A. Scheurer, W. F. Kring, J. Hommel, B.Mohr, C. B. Stroh, J. J. Marshall.Statistics.— A. Halmhuber, D. 0. Ruth, F. Koehler, W. C.

Swenk, P. H. Pohley, J. A. Halmhuber, H. I. Voelker.Ways and Means.—G. Johnson, H. Voelker, C. C. Staffeld,

P. Scheurer, A. Halmhuber, W. Bulgrin, A. Ostroth, W. F.Vogel, H. "Schuknecht, J. Wales.Finance.— -N. Frye, G. Heximer, E. Rath, J. E. Holsaple,

R. N. Holsople, A. J. Hettler, C. H. Howe, G. Knechtel, V.Buxton.Education.— G. J. Kirn, E. G. Frye, W. R. Currier, J. M.

Nyce, Geo. Koehler, D. 0. Ruth, A. D. Faupel, J. S. Deabler,D. C. Ostroth.

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Sabbath and Temperance.— E. G. Johnson, M. W. Sippell,J. Schmaus,. E. M. Renner, J. F. Kirn, P. E. Armstrong, "W.H. Camfield, F. H. Bailey, S. C. Croff, F. H. Horn, W.'A.Shelley.Catechetical Instruction, Sunday School and Young Peoples

Alliance.— H. I. Voelker, H. Spittler, W. L. Martin, W. H.Moyer, C. J. Guerney, D. J. Feather, 0. C. Penticoff, F. N.Schleicher, Chas. Richards.

Memorials.— J. Riebel, J. M. Nyce, S. Salsbery, J. E. Hols-aple, J. M. Bittner, E. Weiss.On Resolutions. — The Secretaries.Auditors.— J. Riebel, Benj. Mohr, Chas. Richards.On Applicants.— C. C. Staffeld, A. A. Scheurer, J. Riebel,

W. H. Wagner.On Examiners.— A. Halmhuber, Geo. Johnson, W. R. Cur

rier.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.

APPOINTMENTS.

ST. JOSEPH DISTRICT. — J. A. PRYE.

Buchanan, H. I. Voelker.Portage Prairie, "W. F. Kring.St. Joseph, E. G. Frye.Benton Harbor, J. S. Deabler.Niles, D. 0. Ruth.Royalton, W. H. Moyer.Bainbridge, G. Knechtel.Marcellus, H. A. Decker.Bristol, S. Moeller.Lima, S. Salsbery.Park, H. Spitler.Vicksburg, To be supplied.Marshall, J. Kirn.Fremont, H. Brown.Jackson, W. H. Canfield.Maple Grove, S. C. Croff.Washtenaw, Geo. Koehler.Manchester, Conrad Wilkie.George Johnson, St. Joseph Quarterly Conference.G. J. Kirn, Buchanaii Quarterly Conference.H. T. Strauch, Park Quarterly Conference.

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W. H. Wagner, JacksoD Quarterly Conference.John Miller, Bainbridge Quarterly Conference.A. Prye, Manchester Quarterly Conference.W. Frye, Manchester Quarterly Conference.E. M. Renner, Vicksburg Quarterly Conference.A. H. Butzbach, Miss, in China.

GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT. — G. A. HETTLER.

Grand Rapids, C. B. Stroh.South Rapids and Fishers, J. Wales.Caledonia, J. F. Kirn.Nashville, 0. Penticoff. .

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Ionia, J. R. Niergarth.Maple Hill, B. Mohr.Reed City, E. Rath.Hersey, Chas. Rpdesiler.Evart, F. H. Horn.Mt. Pleasant, D. J. Feather.Riverton, W. A. Shelly.Traverse City, C. C. Gibson.Leelanew, Chas. Giesse".Pomona, To be supplied.Petoskey, F. E. Armstrong.Horton's- Bay, W. D. Gamertsfelder.Coleman, A. J. Hettler.Gladwin, E. Perone.Scottville, C. H. Howe. ,

E. Weiss, Reed City Quarterly Conference.J. Borough, Leelanew Quarterly Conference.L. Brumm, Nashville Quarterly Conference.F. H. Bailey, Riverton Quarterly Conference.F. W. Dill, Grand Rapids Quarterly Conference.R. N. Holsaple, Grand Rapid* Quaterly Conference.

FLINT DISTRICT. —F. C. BERGER.

Flint, W.-R. Currier.Sebewaing, J. M. Nyce.Owasso, P. H. Pohley.Chesaning, W. Y. Pohley, under charge of Owosso.Elkton, H. Voelker.Pigeon, G. Heximer.Cass City, W. Berge.1

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Caro, A. Ostroth.Verona, V. Buxton;

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Moore, J. Hommel.Imlay City, J. Schmaus.Eureka, J. J. Marshall.Saginaw, J. A. Schweitzer.Bay City, W. F. Vogel.Oregon, E. C. Braun.Woodland, W. Bulgrin.Kilmanagh, A. D. Faupel.Capac, A. Halmhuber.J. M. Fuchs, Chesaning Quarterly Conference.J. Nicolai, Sebewaing Quarterly Conference.F. E. Walter, Capac Quarterly Conference.J. G. Neuber, Elkton Quarterly Conference.J. F. Staebler, Kilmanagh Quarterly Conference.S. Krupp, Caro Quarterly Conference.L. V. Soldan, Elkton Quarterly Conference.A. M. Haddix, Flint Quarterly Conference.

DETROIT DISTRICT. — P. KLUMP.

Detroit, Dubois Street, H. Schuknecht.Detroit, Waterman Avenue, D. C. Ostroth.Detroit, Kirby Avenue, D. C. Ostrath.Detroit, Mack Avenue, E. G. Johnson.Dearborn, P. Scheurer.South Kockwood, J. M. Bittner.Carleton, H. A. Drake.Blissfield, J. Riebel.Delta, C. J. Gurney.Ida, W. C. Swenk.Monroe, W. L. Martin.Howell, A. A. Scheurer.Fowlerville, F. N. Schleicher.West Unity, 0. P. Schleicher.Lenox, F. Koehler.Greenwood, W. Watson.Wauseon, Chas. Richards.Erie, G. W. Coss.Whiteford, E. L. Marsh.Whittaker, H. A. Frye.Whitehouse, J. E. Holsaple.W. H. Koehler, Kirby Avenue, Detroit Quarterly Confernce.C. C. Staffeld, Kirby Avenue, Detroit Quarterly Conference.J. Orth, Mack Avenue, Detroit Quarterly Conference.J. H. Keeler, Blissfield Quarterly Conference.J. J. Schuknecht, Kirby Avenue, Detroit Quarterly Conference.W. H. Halmhuber, Waterman Ave., Detroit Quarterly Conf.

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APPROPRIATIONS.

DETROIT DISTRICT.

Rent.Detroit, Waterman Ave $200 $ 100

Detroit, Kirby Ave 100 175

Detroit, Mack Ave . . . 500 150

South Rockwood 50

Carlton 50

Monroe 500 100

Howell 100

Fowlerville 50 50

West Unity 100Lenox .' 200 50

Whittaker 25 50

Whitehouse 100

$1925 $725725

$2650

ST. JOSEPH DISTRICT.Rent.

Jackson $ 150

Marshall 160 $ 50

Niles 375 100

Vicksburg 150Marcellus 175

Bristol 125

Maple Grove 25 50

Benton Harbor 225 100

St. Joe 225

Manchester 175

$1785 $300300

$2085

GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT.

Rent.South Grand Rapids $300 $ 125

Nashville 50 75Ionia 75 100

Maple Hill 125

Mt. Pleasant 150 100

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Coleman , 200 60

Gladwin 75

Scottville 200 100

Pomona 50

Traverse City .'Hortons Bay 125Evart '... 75 75

$2060FLINT DISTRICT.

$1425 $635635

Rent.Bay City $400Saginaw 225Oregon

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100

Imlay City 75

Moore ;

Verona 75 $100Pigeon 75 100Kilmanagh 75 60

Cass City 100 100

Chesaning 100Caro 75

Woodland 100

Owosso 100

$1400 $460460

$1860TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS.

Detroit District $2650St. Joseph District 2085Grand Rapids District 2060Flint District 1860

$8655

BOUNDARIES.Manchester and surrounding country shall constitute a mis

sion, to be called Manchester Mission.The Fischer appointment shall be added to the South Grand

Rapids Mission.Avery appointment shall be added to Portage Prairie.

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WAYS AND MEANS.

1. Inasmuch as a petition from our society at Benton Harbor comes before this Committee asking the Church BuildingSociety of this Conference to cancel the Note of $300, whichthe Church Building Society holds against their church property.

Therefore be it resolved, That said society be exempt frompaying the five per cent on the principal of the loan grantedthem one year ago, and your Committee recommends to theTrustees of said society, that they should as soon as possible,borrow the money for the balance of their indebtedness at alower rate of interest.2. The Trustees of West Greenwood society petition this

Conference, to authorize the Trustees of the Buel society, topay their Loan of $100, borrowed from this Conference, to theWest Greenwood society for this Conference year.Resolved, That their request be granted, under the follow

ing directions: The Presiding Elder of Detroit District is requested to cause the proper execution of the papers involved inthis transaction, and. that the Treasurer of the Church Building Society upon reception of the new note from the WestGreenwood society shall return the old note to the society atBuel.

3. Whereas a petition came before your Committee fromthe society at Carlton, asking Conference for permission to selltheir church and parsonage in the village of Carlton, shouldthis seem advisable during this Conference year.

Therefore be it resolved, That after a careful considerationof the above petition, your Committee came to the conclusionthat said society could not better itself by the sale of theirchurch property at the present time.4. Whereas, the Trustees of Kirby Ave. Church of Detroit,

request this Conference to grant them a deed of the lot uponwhich the new chapel has been erected, your Committee recommends that this request be granted on condition that theTrustees of Kirby Avenue Church refund to the ConferenceTreasurer the sum of $108.40 advanced as interest, and thatthey assume the indebtedness still resting on the new lot.Further we recommend that Conference grant to them the

privilege to sell forty feet off Grand Elver Avenue, when suchaction is deemed necessary or advisable by the supervisingCommittee and Trustees of the Kirby Avenue church. .5. Whereas, The Supervising Committee of the New Mack

Church in the city of Detroit, asks the Church Building Societyof this honorable body to assume the balance of the indebtedness of $3,365.00 not yet assumed by the Trustees of said new

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church. Therefore be it resolved, That we rejoice inthe fact that we now have such a good church property and prosperous society at Mack and VandikeAvenues in Detroit, that we appreciate the heroic m>dertaking of the Trustees of said society, assuming the sum of$6000.00 and recommend therefore that this Conference assumethe balance of $3,365.00.6. Whereas the members of the Bennington Society in

structed the pastor and Presiding Elder to petition this Conference for the authority to sell the Bennington Church andto apply the proceeds toward the building of a new parsonagein Owosso, therefore be it resolved, That their request be granted.

7. Whereas, The Trustees of the John Seybert Gkurch onWhittaker Charge ask this Conference to grant them the privilege to mortage above named church to the extent of $1000 inorder to pay outstanding bills against the society.

Therefore be it resolved, That their request be granted.8. Inasmuch as the Trustees of Zion's Evangelical Church,

at Saginaw, Mich., ask this Conference for the privilege to sell5 to 8 feet of the Northwest end of their church lot on Hancockand Fayette Streets, and apply the proceeds1 on a pavement taxof about $100 still unpaid,

Therefore be it resolved, That their request of the loan of$50.00 be granted, but the selling of any part of the lot shall berefused.

9. Whereas the Society at Niles mortgaged their churchproperty for $1,000, the Trustees respectfully request this Conference to ratify their action.This request is granted.10. Whereas the Board of Trustees of the Flint Evangel

ical Church do respectfully request Conference to extend theirloan of $285.00 for four years without interest:

Therefore resolved, That we extend said loan for two yearswithout interest.11. Whereas the Trustees of the Hope Class on the Cole

man Mission pray this Conference that $106.00 be loaned to themby the Church Extension Society to pay off the present indebtedness on their church and to enable them to effect necessaryrepairs on the same, therefore resolved,That we assume the payment of the interests on the present

indebtedness for two years, provided the society makes the proposed repairs at once.12. In as much as the Trustees of Zion Evangelical -Church

of Gladwin Mission petition Conference for a loan of $375.00

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out of the Church Extension Society to pay off a mortgage onsaid churchTherefore resolved, That we express our regret to be unable

to grant their request.13. Inasmuch as the Trustees of our society at Wauseon,

Ohio, petition this Conference, to grand them the privilegeto apply the One Hundred and fifty dollars, belonging to Conference and realized by the sale of the Salem church, to repairson the Wauseon Church and Parsonage, as deemed necessary bythe Quarterly Conference.Therefore resolved, That their request shall be granted.14. Whereas the Trustees of the Horton's Bay Church are

unable to comply with the requirements and regulations of loansas laid down by the Conference last year to wit the paying of5 per cent on the principle of $100.00 loaned by them andtherefore respectfully ask to be relieved of this obligation forthe past yearTherefore resolved, That their request be granted with the

earnest hope that they will meet said obligations next year.15. A petition from the board of Trustees of our Dubois

St. Society in Detroit presents a most important matter to thisConference, with a view to buy a new site for a church and parsonage on the S. W. corner of St. Aubin Ave. and Sherman St.,with 105 feet on St. Aubin Ave. and 62 feet on, Sherman St.with an old church on the ground. The old church and parsonage on Dubois St., would then be sold and the proceeds putin the new buildings.The Trustees therefore respectfully request of this Con

ference to instruct the Treasurer of the Church Extension Society to purchase said piece of property for the Dubois St.society and authorize at the same time said society to sell itspresent lot and buildings, the proceeds to flow into the newchurch and parsonage.In answer to this petition be it therefore resolved,That we heard with great satisfaction ofthe enthusiasm of

ujr Dubois St. Society and its pastor to improve their church-f.roperty, which is certainly necessary.That we would however propse a somewhat different plan

of procedure from the plan submitted by the Trustees. Wewould sanction the change in the location from Dubois St. toSt. Aubin Ave., or some other desirable location, only with thecondition, that the society secure at least $10,000, including theproceeds from the sale of the Dubois St. property. If thiscannot be done we would recommend the thorough remodelingof the present property to such an extent as would be justifiedby the funds which the society is able to raise.

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That we therefore regret, not to be able at present toauthorize any financial aid from the Church Extension Society,owing to great financial obligations which we have already assumed.

That however if during the year an opportunity presentsitself advantageously for the sale of the Dubois St. Churchproperty, we would give the Trustees the authority so to do.16. Inasmuch as the Trustees of the First Evangelical

Church of Monroe, Mich., ask permission of this Conference toplace a mortgage on said Church property, as security formoney borrowed,

Therefore resolved that their request shall be granted.17. Whereas a request has been made for a uniform copy

of Articles of incorporation which conform to the statutes of theState of Michigan, and since this is a matter of such great importance that we do not feel qualified to offer such at this time,we would recommend that Conference appoint a committee oftwo, to secure a correct and lawful copy of such Articles ofincorporation to be presented at the next Annual session of thisConference.

18. Resolved, That the 10 cent plan shall be continued.19. Whereas the Church Extension Society of this Con

ference is greatly in need of funds to carry on the work forwhich it was created therefore be itResolved, That during the present year special efforts be

made to pay off the various notes held by the Church ExtensionSociety against the several churches of our Conference.Resolved, secondly, That a special day be appointed by the

respective societies, where such debts exist and subscriptionsotherwise be gathered, so as to pay off all notes now due. Wedeem the months of September to be the best time of the yearfor these proposed efforts.20. In regard to the opportunity which seems to present

itself, to acquire an excellent Young People's Assembly groundand Old People's Home near the city of Owosso, Mich.Be it resolved, That the Presiding Elder of Flint District

and the preacher in charge of Owosso shall constitute a committee, to investigate into the feasibility of such a project.Resolved again, That we would direct the attention of the

State Officers of the Y. P. A. to these grounds to hold an Annual State Convention at the place discribed andResolved lastly, That if said Committee and State officers

agree that the property is a desirable one they shall offer a smalloption on the property and report to the next Annual Conference for further action.

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21. We recommend the following form to be observed inapplying for support from the Conference Treasury of thisConference :

1. Name of the applicant.2. His address.3. His official standing in Conference.4. The years of service.5. The state of health of the applicant.6. Number of members of the family to be supported.

. 7. .The financial condition of the applicant.This form shall be printed and distributed by the secretary

of Conference.

memorial;

F. H. WEBER.

Whereas our dear brother and co-laborer in the vineyard ofthe Lord, has passed to his reward during the past year, in Denver, Colorado, after a long siege of sickness, therefore be itresolved, That we most heartily sympathize with the bereavedfamily and will remember them at the throne of Divine grace.

MOTHERS. IjL

Be it resolved, that we as brethren in Christ, do deeplysympathize with the brethren Kirns, Scheurer, Geo. Johnson,P. C. Berger, in the death of their mothers, and do heartilyassure them that we will remember them in our prayers.

SARAH BUXTON.

It is appointed unto men once to die, and after death thejudgement, in the midst of life we are in death, yea the veryentrance into this life is already a step toward the grave.As a Conference we are reminded of the fact that health

and vigor of life is no security against death, but we take comfort in that our loved ones are at rest.Inasmuch as the beloved campanion of our esteemed Bro.

Buxton passed out of this life with the full assurance and hopeof entering into that eternal bliss May 21, 1906, at Verona.Sister Buxton manifested her love to Christ in a plain practicalway, she was devoted and consecrated, and also kind heartedand always exerted a good influence over all with whom shecame in contact. She was converted in early years. She was

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a great worker in the vineyard of the Master and a great supportto her husband in "the great work of the ministry.Therefore, Resolved, That we do heartily extend to the dear

brother our sympathy and aLso assure him our earnest supportby our prayer, and also inasmuch as a Hymn No. 445 in Pentecostal Hymn Nos. 1—% was one of her favorite hymns, and therequest is that this hymn be sung by Conference at this time.

RUTH SCHUKNECHT.

Inasmuch as it has pleased the Lord, in whose power arelife and death, to take from the home of our dear brotherand sister H. Schuknecht, their loving little daughter Ruth,May 31, 1906.Resolved, That we as brethren in Christ, do heartily assure

them that we are in sympathy with them and may they sayin the words of the poet:

We lay thee in the silent tombSweet blossom of the dayWe just began, to view thy bloom"When thou wert called away.

Your Committee.

QUARTERLY CONFERENCE RECORD.

We present to you the following report. All the recordswere examined, the most of them were found correct. Howeverwe note the following omissions and corrections.1. Coleman and "Waterman Ave. Records did not contain

a list of their members in the first and last sessions.2. Monroe, Traverse City and Carlton, closed one of the

quarterly Conference sessions without devotional services.3. Fremont and Kirby Ave. records did not include the

examination of their members in one session.4. No report of steward's election were found in Traverse

City, Niles, Riverton, and Coleman records.5. Verona, Coleman and Kilmanagh did not choose their

lay dedegate nominee.6. Niles, Pomona, Kirby Ave. and Fremont records did

not have their annual reports properly recorded.7. Conclusion. TJhe Committee thinks that some brethren

should record the minutes more neatly and concisely. In somecases there .is no punctuation, the writing is nearly unintelligible,and for some sessions an extravagant amount of paper is used.

Respectfully submitted» Your Committee.

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EDUCATION.

The personality of man, like that of his Creator, is constituted of intelligence, emotion and will. That the intellect,as well as feeling and will, is a very prominent factor in thedevelopment of a normal person will not be questioned. Thisfactor not only figures largely in the human development andachievements of man but also in the restoration of that part ofGod's image lost in the fall, viz., righteousness and true holiness. This faculty of man's personality may be abused by beingleft idle and by being developed in wrong channels to thedistruction of the physical and the moral— the human and thespiritual. Hence it becomes every person to acquire suchknowledge that he may apply himself unto the wisdom of God.

Since the • foundation for strong or weak intellects and awealth or poverty of moral character depends so much upon thepersonal of the parents and the influences of the home, it is urgedhere that our people do all in their power to eliminate the nonessentials and the sinful, and that our pastors seek to assist theparents in cultivating a studious Christian spirit in the home.We would urge our Young People's Alliance, to make all theirentertainments strictly Christian and educational as far as possible, and that they organize classes in mission and Bible study.Furthermore we suggested that the Sunday schools pursue a Normal •Cource in the study of the Bible and Sunday Schoolmethods, such courses being provided for by our Association,in order that we might raise up for the church strong personalworkers and effective S. S. teachers.

Literature contains the elements of intellectual and moralnourishment or distruction. It is therefore essential that allbad literature be eliminated from our homes and that they beprovided with literature that presents the highest ideals of moraland religious character. t.

We are confident that the literature published by ourChurch is unexcelled in its influence to produce true character.Our literature should find its way into all our homes, and thevarious departments of Church work.

We rejoice that we may be called to be co-laborers withJesus Christ in the extension of His glorious Church for theredemption of the world. But we are . aware that in this agethe demands upon the servant of Jesus Christ are becomingmore and more exacting and exhausting, hence a well-educatedministry endued by the Holy Ghost has become a great necessity,we therefore recommend that our brethren who have this holyoffice upon their hearts should do all in their power to pursuea course of study in one of our educational institutions. ,

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Our Theological Institute ranks high among theologicalschools of the Middle West. It is a thorough institution, andintensely orthodox and Evangelical in its life and teaching.It has a strong faculty and a splendid course of study, and ourbrethren should attend there in preference to any other seminary.Our Correspondence College under the efficient leadership

of Bishop S. C. Breyfogel is prepared to supply the needs of allwho find it impossible to attend Union Biblical Institute orNorth Western College.North Western College has received a great deal of our at

tention in recent years and rightly so, for she is a grand institution and is doing a noble work for the Church and humanity.We desire to express our gratification over the fact of her stupendous achievements in recent years, and in the intelligencethat the long-wished for Science Hall and Library buildings arenearing completion. We now have a well equipped college overwhich we may rightly rejoice.. The great need which now seemsto be imperative is that of a substantial and commodius auditorium and we would encourage any plausible effort to effectthe realization of such a building. Our college already leadsthe colleges and universities of the West in her moral and religious life and influence, and the day may not be far distantwhen this shall apply to all her literary attainments. We wouldurge our ministers to earnestly present to our young people theadvisability of attending our own institutions of learning.Whereas the lie. per member plan was so successfully used

during the past year in raising the full amount of interest witha surplus on our apportionment of endowment for North Western College and Union Biblical Institute.—" Resolved, First, that this plan be continued for anotheryear.Second, that we express, our appreciation of' the efforts put

forth by our brethren in raising this claim.Third, that we commend our people for rallying so loyally

to the support of this great cause.Whereas, we believe the time has come when our apportion

ment of the endowment of North Western College and UnionBiblical Institute should be paid, and since the conditions atpresent seem favorable for such action,Resolved, that the four presiding elders be constituted a

special committee, to draw up a plan whereby the principal ofsaid endowment may be secured, this plan to be presented atour next annual Conference.

Respectfully submittedCommittee.

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CATECHETICAL INSTRUCTION, SUNDAY SCHOOL ANDYOUNG PEOPLE'S ALLIANCE.

Whereas the Sunday-school is an institution of Divine originand established for the purpose of promoting Christian instruction in the home and church, and is the most suitable organization to impress the youthful mind with the truth, hence becomesthe gate-way into the Church, therefore be it resolved, Thatthe Sunday-school, which is so important in Christian instruction, should be ably supported by pastor and people ; that muchcare and wisdom ought to be exercised in the choice of officersand teachers;Further, Resolved, That the best literature be used in the

school and we would recommend literature published at our ownPublishing House, located at Cleveland.Be it further resolved, that more system in our schools

ought to be observed, promptness in attendance, regular inservices. Teachers, should also be instructed to be more urgentin teaching the scholars to an immediate decision for Christ.More aggressive work must be done in the Sunday-school' alongthe line of making the scholar feel his obligation to the Church,so as not to produce a schism between the Church and Sunday-school.

REPORT ON CATECHETICAL INSTRUCTION.

Whereas, the safety, perpectually and growth of the Evangelical Association depends largely upon the early training ofthe youth, therefore be it resolved, That systematic indoctrinationof the Divine principles of the word of God is necessary, forit is written thy word have I hid in my heart that I might notsin against thee. Christ also said: Seach the Scriptures for inthem ye think ye have eternal life, for they are they whichtestify of me. And whereas our Church realizes the great needof such a sacred training, therefore be it resolved, That it shallbe the duty of the preacher in charge, to organize for at least6 months each year, catechetical classes on each field of labor,and that each pastor do all that he can to instruct the childrenin the Catechism.

Y. P. ALLIANCE REPORT.

We gratefully acknowledge the blessing of the Triune God,which has rested upon the Young People's Alliance during theyear. Our local societies have become more spiritual and enthusiastic; our young people are learning the need of more aggressive work and are taking advantage of opportunities presented.

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Whereas, there are fields in the Michigan Conference whichhave no local societies, therefore be it resolved, That we in Conference assembled advise and assist in the organization of localsocieties.

The past year has been signally blessed in the erection anddedication of the Young People's Memorial Church, at Monroe,Mich. We rejoice in the success, which our Missionary, W. L.Martin, has had and

Whereas there still remains an outstanding indebtedness,therefore be it resolved, That our missionary canvass those fieldswhich have not as yet contributed tiieir proportion to thepledge of $3,400 given at the Nashville Convention, so thatall may have an opportunity to help in this work.

Whereas, the quadrennial Y. P. Convention will be held atLinwood Park, Aug. 20— 25, therefore be it resolved, That weurge our Young people to attend and show them the necessityof the Convention where new ideals and new methods may bereceived so as to be an inspiration to the local Alliance.

Your Committee.

SABBATH AND TEMPERANCE.

During the past few years nations have thought muchabout the Sabbath day to keep it holier as heretofore. Theyhave moved in the right channel and in accord with their convictions by placing restrictions upon the Sunday Excursions,the Sunday News Papers, the Sunday Base-Ball game, andthe Sunday -open saloon.Be it resolved, That we continue in our efforts so that the

Sabbath-day of the U. S. might be kept as well, and even betterthan our neighbors, That we preach at least one sermon eachyear on Sabbath-keeping. So that God's commandment concerning this day might be kept, and that we especially urgethis among the members of our beloved church.Drunkenness expels reason, distempers the body, diminishes

strength, inflames the blood, causes internal external and eternalincurable wounds, is a witch to the senses, a demon to the soul,a thief to the purse, a guide to beggary, debauchery and villainy ;it is the wife's woe and the children's sorrow, makes a man wallow worse than a beast and act like a fool.Be it therefore

Resolved, That we as ministers of the Evangelical Association of the Michigan Conference, since ^e understand our so

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cial relations and the responsibility of our position, do all inour power by our life and service to check this great evil.Whereas we have heard and were deeply impressed by the

most excellent address of Rev. G. W. Morrow, Superintendentof the anti-saloon league of the State of Michigan.Be it therefore resolved that we as ministers of the Evan

gelical Association of the Michigan Conference respect, honor,and aid the noble work of this league of which we are a part,that we will be faithful in our co-operation and recommend W.C. Swenk as trustee in the anti-saloon league.Be it further resolved, that we do all in our power by in

fluence and personal letters to our representative men in Lansing, to urge the passage of "Luger's Local Option Bill" nowpending, and that we during this Conference send a telegram toLansing as follows:100 ministers in Conference assembled at Reed City, Mich.,

representing about 85,000 constituents emphatically, petitionour senators and representatives at Lansing to give to "Luger'sLocal Option Bill" in its entirety, their influence and vote.

CONFERENCE CLAIMANTS.

J. Borough $ 75.00

Sister Snyder ♦ 75.00

Sister Paulin 75.00

Sister Weber and three children '..... 75.00F. E. Walter and wife 150.00

J. H. Keeler 50.00

O. Y. Snyder and family 100.00

Sister Krueger and one child 75.00

Sister Pontius 50.00

Sister Ude 100.00

Total $825.00

L. V. Soldan was voted $50.00 out of the ConferenceTreasury.

Committee on Finance,

N. Fbye, Pres.R. N. Holsaple, Secy.

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RESOLUTIONS.

BISHOP THOS. BOWMAN, D.D.

Whereas, Our esteemed Bishop Bowman, who by his inspiring addresses and excellent administration, has been such a greatblessing to the Michigan Conference as its presiding officer, therefore be it

,

Resolved, That we, in Conference assembled, express ourgratitude and support by prayer and deed.

o. J. KIRN.

Whereas, Prof. G. J. Kirn has brought to the Michigan Conference greeting from North Western College and Union BiblicalInstitute at Napervilie, 111., and by an excellent address on education, gave us a pleasing report of the work done at the College, therefore be it

,

Resolved, that we appreciate the work which

is being done and also regard it a great honor to have such a

splendid institution of learning.

EEV. G. JOHNSON.

Whereas, Rev. Geo. Johnson, the treasurer of N. W. Collegeand Union Biblical Institute has been again with us andWhereas, he gave the Conference an excellent address in

which he presented the growth and improvements made at theCollege during the last ten years,Therefore be it resolved, That we in Conference assembled,

thank him heartily for the gratifying report and pledge to continue our interest in the College.

J. WELLNER.

Whereas, Rev. J. Wellner, Supt. of the Deaconess Home andHospital, located at Chicago, 111., who was with us and gave anaddress in the interest of the Deaconess work, therefore be it

Resolved, that we in Conference assembled, listened to therapid growth of the Deaconess work and the efficient hospitalafforts with great interest and assure him that his visit among ushas been welcome and pray God's choicest blessing upon thenoble enterprise of the Deaconess Work.

I. J. MOYER.

Whereas, God has given a signal blessing upon our Publishing House, located at Cleveland, Ohio, which has been represented by our faithful bookkeeper, I. Y. Moyer, who addressed the

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Conference in an able manner, therefore be it resolved, That wein Conference assembled, will continue to' be loyal in our parton-age to this institution and will instruct our people to support itto the best of there ability.

J. H. LAMB.

Whereas, it has been our pleasure to have in our midst ourdear Brother, J. H. Lamb, our faithful publishing agent, andalso because we have been permitted to listen to his frank andconcise statement regarding the financial prosperity of our Publishing House, therefore

Resolved, That we are not only pleased to have Bro. Lambin our midst and listen to his pleasing and hopeful address, butare especially pleased to learn of the prosperity of our publishinginterests, and wherever possible we will endeavor to increase theamount of business.

REED CITY.

Inasmuch, as the people of Reed City and vicinity havebeen so generous as to invite and to entertain the members andfriends of the Michigan Conference, and whereas they have donetheir utmost to please as well as to entertain by their kindnessand hospitality,Therefore be it resolved, That we in Conference assembled^

express our appreciation, by a rising vote and further wish themmany blessed returns.

G. HEINMIL-LER.

Whereas, Rev. G. Heinmiller, editor of the "ChrstlicheBotschafter", who attended our Conference and spoke in theinterest of the German work and its prospects in Europe andAmerica, and the strong interest manifested by the readers ofour German literature and whereas, he firmly believes that theBotschafter, has still a welcome mission, therefore be it resolvedThat we in Conference assembled, heartily thank him for hisencouraging address an dbelieve that the cause of God is enhanced by the work in the German language.

T. C. MECKEL..

Whereas, T. C. Meckel, our Corresponding Secretary of theMissionary Society addressed Conference in the interest of themissionary contributions of the past year and whereas the Evangelical Association is largely a missionary organization, therefore be it resolved, That we in Conference assembled, acknowledge

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the earnest and energetic labors of Bro. Meckel, and be it furtherresolved, that we pledge ourselves to sustain this worthy causebetter than we have hitherto.

W. H. MESSERSCHMIDT AND ORPHAN HOME.

Whereas, It has been our privilege to have Bro. Messer-schmidt, the superintendent of our Orphan Home, with us and ofwhich he has given us a clear and interesting statement concerning the work in and about the Home, therefore

Resolved, That we are pleased to learn of the prosperity ofthis Home and that we will sustain our dear brother and hisfamily in their arduous duties by remembering them at the throneof Grace and in the manner suggested by him in his address.

A. BUTZBACH.

Whereas, We have listened to an excellent lecture from ouresteemed Bro. A. H. Butzbach, missionary to China, located atChenchow fu, Hunan, explaining the character of his work inthat far off country andWhereas, the blessings of God have attended the work of

establishing said mission and since our interest in our dear Bro.is unceasing, thereforeResolved, We have listened with interest to this encouraging

letter and hereby express our hope for the success of this noblework and pledge our united prayers and support to our esteemedBrother.

REGARDING MEMBERSHIP.

Whereas, many of our members throughout the Conferencedistrict are moving from the rural districts to our large cities,therefore be itResolved, That it shall be the duty of each preacher of the

Michigan Conference, from whose charge such removals occur,to report same immediately to the preacher or presiding elderupon whose charge or district said member has or expects tolocate. Be it further

Resolved, That it is the sense of this Conference ,that whenmembers have moved within the bounds of any charge, and expect to make their home there permanently or for several monthsduring the year, that said members should transfer their membership tc said field of labor, and it shall be the duty of the preacherfrom whose charge the removal has taken place, upon request ofsuch a member or members, to transfer their membership to. thefield of labor where they expect to reside.

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REPORT OF SECRETARIES.

ANNUAL MISSIONARY MEETING.

This session was held in the Evangelical Church at ReedCity, Mich., April 3, 1907. Session was opened devotionally,followed by well chosen remarks by the President.The order of business was then taken up.1. Reading of Constitution.2. Reading of business rules.3. A motion prevailed to strike the word annual in rule-

No. 1.4. The Constitution was so amended as to require the elec

tion of officers by ballot.5. Monies paid during the year for missionary causes by

Pastors and people were reported.6. A resolution was passed that all bequests be properly

acknowledged by Secretary.

7. Rev. Klump presented the following resolution:Whereas, the mission work of the Michigan Conference is

constantly expanding especially in our larger cities, and the demands upon our Misionary Treasury is accordingly great, somuch so, that we are unable at present to do full justice to ourmissionary interests, therefore,Resolved, That it is the sense of this Missionary Society

that a reqiiest for help be made to the General Board of Missions,at its next annual session. FurtherResolved, That the President of this Society appoint a com

mittee of five to prepare a petition, setting forth the needs ofour mission field, and report the same to Conference for definiteaction in the matter.8. The election of delegates to the Board of Missions was

deferred until the delegates to General Conference were elected.9. Rev. F. C. Berger presented the following resolution :Resolved, That hereafter, the amount of the pastor's sub

scription at the annual Missionary Meeting shall be added to-the amount apportioned to each charge. Resolved,2. That the secretary of the Michigan Conference Mission

ary Society shall furnish each Presiding Elder the amountsubscribed by each preacher of his District, who shall add saidsubscription to the regular apportionment of the charge, which,however, shall be reported seperately at the meeting of the Missionary Society.10. Election of officers for the ensuing year: J. A. Frye,

Pres. ; F. C. Berger, Vice Pres. ; W. R. Currier, Sec. ; J. M. Nice,.Treas.

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11. The time for the annual missionary meeting was referred to the committee on Worship.12. Minutes read and approved.13. Adjourned to meet at the call of the Chair.

W. H. Wagner, Sec.


The Church Extension Society of the Michigan ConferenceEvangelical Association, met in annual session at Reed City,April 3, 1907. The meeting was called to order hy the President,'F. C. Berger.The Minutes of former session were read for information.The fields were called in their order and the members re

ported.The Treasurer read his 'report. This report was referred to

the Conference Auditing Committee to report to Conference.Present staff of officers reelected for the ensuing year.The Minutes were read and approved.Adjourned with song and prayer by H. Spittler.

P. Koehler, Secy.

FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY.

Minutes of the Michigan Conference Fire Insurance Society.The society was called to order by the President, A. Halm-

huber, at 10 A. M., April 3, 1907, in the Evangelical Church, atReed City, Michigan.1. The membership was made up of the preaehers present.2. The secretary read his annual report as follows:The past year has been accompanied with many losses; no

less than eight having been settled for by the society the pastyear. Fire destroyed the parsonage at Suttons Bay, loss $670.00 ;P. Scheurer, fire in his home, loss $7.00 ; Lightning struck thechurches at Fulton, Buel and Erie, causing losses of $45.00,$50.00 and $90.53 respectively. Also storm did damage to FlintChurch, damage in part $13.00, Imlay City, damage $7.16. Alsofire destroyed the church door at Kirby Ave., Detroit, loss $3.00.Total damage paid this year by the society, $887.43. .The Committees appointed to settle the various losses were :

Suttons Bay, G. A. Hettler, W. R. Currier and W. A. Shelley,Fulton, A. Halmhuber, Geo. Koehler and A. M. Haddix; Buel,

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A. Halmhuber, Geo. Koehler and Chas. Rodesiler; Erie, A.Halmhuber, A. A. Scheurer and J. E. Holsaple; Flint, A.Halmhuber, F. C. Berger and J. R. Niergarth. In the ImlayCity case the president conferred with the pastor and settledthe loss. For the other losses no committees were appointed.As the losses of last year nearly depleted the treasury, the

officials thought it advisable to lay an assessment of 50 centson the hundred dollars insured.There were 60 policies issued with a valuation of $73,996,-

244, also additional insurance of $1,155.00, making a total of$75,151,244, risks assumed by the society this year.

Receipts from Policies : $ 174.00

Receipts from Assessment No. 2 1373.54

Total receipts $1547.54

DISBURSEMENTS.

On Assessment No. 2 $ 8.68

Committee Expenses :

Suttons Bay '. .$ 9.10Fulton 6.60

Buel '. 4.50

Erie 4.55

Flint 1.56

Total Committee Expenses $26.31Postage checks etc 5.12Printing 500 Policy blanks .* $8.15Printing 300 Application blanks 3.00

11.15To balance on Fulton Church 6.00

Secretary Fees 6.00

Sent to Treasurer 1484.28

Total Disbursements $1547.54.

The report was adopted.3. The treasurer submitted his report— See report.It was adopted and referred to the Conference Auditing

Committee.4. Bro. Rath reported damage by storm to the eavetrough

of the Parsonage of Reed City, to the amount of $3.00. It was;resolved, To pay half of said loss.5. The damage done to the window of the North Royalton

Church by storm was referred to the usual investigating Committee.

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6. The loss to the chimney of the Reed City. Parsonage wasreferred to the investigating Committee.7. A resolution about gasoline lamps, church sheds etc. wasoffered by J. A. Frye, which was referred to the board ofdirectors.8. The board of directors reported, Their report was refer

red to the society meeting next year.9. The board of directors were elected as follows : A. Halm-

huber, W. R. Currier, E. G. Frye, G. A. Hettler, A. A. Scheurer,W. H. Wagner and W. H. Canfield.10. The following officers were elected, Pres. A. Halmhu-

ber, Vice Pres. W. R. Currier, Sec. E. G. Frye, Treas. W. H.Wagner.11. The Minutes were read and approved.12. The meeting of the society adjourned.

Geo. Koehler.

OFFICERS OF BOARD OF EXAMINERS.

President, G. A. Hettler.Vice-President, F. C. Berger.Secretary, W. C. Swenk.

Committee on Examiners :W. R. Currier, 2 years.A. Halmhuber, 1 year.. Geo. Johnson, 3 years.

BOARD OF EXAMINERS.

Biblical Theology, Historic Origin of the Bible and Her-meneutics, J. R. Niergarth.Systematic Theology, Life of our Lord and Theory and Art

of Preaching, F. Klump.Profane History, English and Rhetoric, F. C. Berger.Profane History, German and Biblical Geography, J. A.

Halmhuber.Church History, English and History of the Evangelical

Association, E. G. Frye.Church History, German and Discipline, H. Voelker.Science of Government and Pastoral Theology, W. C. Swenk.Logic, Psychology and Christian Evidences, G. J. Kirn.Resolved, That the President, Vice:President and Secretary

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REGULATIONS OF EXAMINATIONS.

1. Conference shall have a standing committee of three,each serving for the term of three years, yet so elected that avacancy shall occur each year. The committee shall be electedby ballot.2. This committee shall nominate a Board of Examiners,

consisting of eight members, and shall report their nominationsto Conference as follows:a. One member shall examine all classes in Biblical Theol

ogy and Hermeneutics.b. One member to examine all classes in Systematic Theol

ogy, Theory of Preaching and Sermon.c. One member to examine all English classes in Profane

History and Rhetoric.d. One member, who shall examine all German classes in

Profane History and Biblical Geography.e. One member, who shall examine all English classes in

Church History and History of the Evangelical Association.

f. One member, who shall examine all German classes inChurch History.g. One member, who shall examine all classes in Grammar,

Science of Government and Pastoral Theology.h. One member, who shall examine all classes in Logic,

Psychology and Christian Evidences.4. This board shall organize itself by the election of a

chairman and secretary.5. That all preachers that speak German shall be examined

in German Grammar, and all that speak the English Languagein English Grammar. That, in case a student studies both Grammars, only one shall be counted, and that it shall be left to theoption of the student which one.6. The examinations shall take place Tuesday and Wednes

day previous to, and at the place of the Annual Conference.7. These examinations shall be written, and each student

shall be graded by his examiners on a uniform basis, and that theminimum shall be sixty-five on a scale of one hundred.8. All applicants shall be examined by their respective pre

siding elders, either during the years or at the regular examination, and the minimum shall be fifty.9. Each examiner shall, during the year, correspond with

his students, giving them all needed assistance^ and at the examination give them no less than ten questions.10. That the course of study, as arranged by General Con

ference, shall be published in the journal, and shall be the coursepursued by all students.

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11. All regulations previously made shall by this act beconsidered as repealed.12. Resolved, That every examiner shall at the request of

any of his students, at any time during the Conference year, prepare and send a list of questions, under the supervision of thepresiding elder.13. Resolved, That the period of time devoted for Exami

nations shall be limited to Tuesday only of the Conference week,and shall begin at 9 :30 A. M. and close at 4 :30 P. M.14. That it shall be made obligatory upon all examiners

and students to be present at the opening of the examinationperiod.15. That students who have taken the examinations during

the year, shall also, with those yet to be examined, be underobligation to be present.16. That all students in the regular "Course of Study"

shall be obliged to take the examinations in their respective studies each year.

REPORTS OF TREASURERS.

Episcopal Fund.

RECEIPTS.Grand Rapids District $ 85.05

Detroit District 77.10

Flint District 104.80

St. Joe District 71-.25

Per Bishop Breyfogel 23.03

Total $361.23Paid J. H. Lamb 325.00

Balance in Treasury $ 36.23

TREASURERS REPORT OF THE MICHIGAN CONFERENCE FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.

RECEIPTS.

Cash in Treasury, April 7, 1906 $1,179.46Oct. 24, Cash by Sec 510.00

No. 3, Cash ty Sec: 625.00

Total $2,314.46

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DISBURSEMENTS.

April 7, 1906. To Vedder Church.' $740.00July 4. 1906. Peter Schiiren 7.00

August 16, 1906. Erie Church 90.53October 24, 1906. Buel Ev. Church 50.00

November 3, 1906. Suttens Bay, Parsonage and Barn. . 670.00Nov. 14, Pulton Ev. Church 670.00

February 6, 1907. . D. C. Ostroth 3.00

February 25, 1907. J. Schmaus 7.16

March 1, 1907. J. R. Niergarth 13.00

Drafts and Postage .\ 1.40

$1,621.09

Balance in Treasury $ 693.37

SUPPLIMENTARY,

April 3, Cash by Sec $ 349.28

Grand Total $1,042.25

W. H. Wagner, Treasurer.

CONFERENCE TREASURER.

April 7, 1906 Cash in Treasury $1,166.00Received from Districts 688.26

Received from Publishing House 387.00

Received from Charitable Society 100.00

Total received $2,341.26

Paid to Conference Claimants $725.00Paid interest on Notes '

189.50Paid on Notes 450.00Paid to J. R. Niergarth 15.00Paid interest on Kirby St. Mortgage 108.40Paid for incidentals 13.10

Total paid out $1,501.00

In Treasury April 5, 1907 $ 840.26

Our present indebtedness is 2952.00

A. A. Scheurer, Treasurer.

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RECEIPTS.

April 1906. Cash in Treasury $ 29.05

Received from Districts 882.50Borrowed 13,808.00

Total $14,719.55April 1907. Out-standing Notes , .-$6,023.00

EXPENDITURES.

Carlton $ 100.00

Benton Harbor 300.00

Boyne City 650.00

Monroe '. 300.00

Mack Avenue Lot 1850.00Mack Avenue Church 11400.00

Interest on Notes Paid 2360.64Incidentals 23.00

Total $16,983.64Total Receipts 14,719.55

Less in Treasury $2,264.09

Peter Scheurer, Treasurer.

EDUCATIONAL FUND.

RECEIVED PROM DISTRICTS.

St. Joseph $169.07Grand Rapids 225.67Flint 226.41

Detroit 210.56

$831.71Cash on hand 19.49

Total $851.20Paid Interest to Treasurer Johnson 805.96

On hand $ 45.24

F. Klump, Treasurer.

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PUBLISHERS REPORT.

RECEIPTS.

April 0, 1007. By sale of Journals $ 139.33

By Advertisements 67.48

Total $ 206.81

EXPENDITURES.

April 6, 1907. To printing of 1000 Journals $ 160.10

To Express and Freight 20.63

To Secretary and Publishers Fees. . . . 20.00

To Incidentals'5.92

Total $ 205.65Balance in Treasury $1.16

J. R. N1ergarth, Publisher.

SALARIES OF PREACHERS.

With reference to the salaries of the ministers of the Michigan Conference the Committee on Finance submitted the following report, which was adopted by the Conference :That probationers receive $300.00 per year.Deacons $400.00 per year and rent.Elders, first two years, $500.00 and rent.Elders, after traveling two years, $600.00 and rent.Presiding elders, $750.00 per year and house rent.

COLLECTIONS.

TO £E TAKEN AT EVERT APPOINTMENT.

1. Orphan Home collection-.2. Superannuated preachers' collection (10 cents.)3. Sunday-school and Tract Union collection.4. Educational collection (11 cents per member.)5. Ten cents per member for Church Extension Society.6. Annual Missionary contributions.7. Parent Missionary collection, as ordered by General

Conference.8. General Church Extension.9. Episcopal Fund.

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SUNDAY-SCHOOL AND TRACT UNION. '

St. Joseph District $ 31.25Grand Rapids District 33.05.Flint District 52.05Detroit District 32.61

Collected by Preachers April 3, 1907 10.71

Grand Total . . . $159.71

E. Rath, Treasurer.

TREASURER'S REPORT OF THE MICHIGAN CONFERENCE MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

RECEIPTS.From last year $1298.00By Collection on Conference Sunday 80.92

By Y. P. A. Treasury 305.61

By Mortgage paid 350.00

By Interest on loans 26.42

By Money borrowed 4700.00By St. Joseph District '....' 1577.51By Detroit District 2001.05By Grand Rapids District • 1457.92

EXPENDITURES.Paid Bishop Breyfogel $ 50.00

Paid W. A. Koehler on last year 12.50

Paid S. Moeller 50.00

Paid W. D. Gamertsfelder 60.00

Paid borrowed money refunded 356.00

Paid Interest on money and annuity 279.14Paid Incidental Expences 37.27

Paid Appropriations to St. Joseph District. . 2075.00Paid Appropriations to Grand Rapids District 1893.64Paid Appropriations to Flint District 1925.00Paid Appropriations to Detroit District .... 2860.00

$12,802.55Cash to balance 1466.50

$14,269.05ASSETTS.

Cash on hand $ 1466.50Liabilities $2510.00Money borrowed 4075.00

Annuities '. $6585.00

J. M. Ntce, Treasurer.

v— 53 —

MISSIONARY APPORTIONMENT FOR EACH FIELD.


Coleman $ 25.00Riverton 175.00Maple Hill 65.00Caledonia 180.00Nashville 80.00Grand Rapids 60.00Ionia 85.00Mt. Pleasant 75.00Gladwin 25.00Evart 60.00Hersey 175.00Reed City 190.00Scottville 25.00Pomona 20.00Traverse City 60.00Leelanaw 85.00Horton 's Bay 45.00Petoskey .75.00South Grand Rapids. . 10.00

Total $1515.00

ST. JOSEPH DISTRICT.

Jackson $ 85.00Marshall 76.00Lima .

110.00Park 111.00Fremont 111.00Portage Prairie 210.00Buchanan 115.00Niles 35.00Washtenaw 175.00Vicksburg 61.00Marcellus 75.00Bristol 45.00Maple Grove 100.00Royalton 135.00St. Joseph 113.00Bainbridge 145.00Manchester 20.00Benton Harbor 35.00

Total $1757.00

DETROIT DISTRICT.

Detroit Dubois St. ch. .$100.00" Waterman Ave. ch. 60.00" ' Kirby Ave. church 75.00" Mack Ave. church 30.00Dearborn 150.00So. Rockwood 80.00Carleton 80.0Blissfield 160.00Delta 125.00Ida 175.00Monroe 40.00Howell 75.00Fowlerville' 75.00West Unity 100.00Wauseon 75,00Erie 85.00Whiteford 75.00Whittaker 60.00Whitehouse 75.00 *

Lenox 70.00Greenwood 100.00

Total $1,8651)0

FLINT DISTRICT.Flint $ 90.00Sebewaing 180.00Owosso 160.00Chesaning 40.00Elkton 185.00Pigeon 165.00Cass City 96.00Caro 146.00Verona 51.00Moore 80.00Imlay City 145.00Eureka .' 85.00Saginaw 80.00Bay City 46.00Oregon 86.00Woodland 106.00Kilmanagh 126.00Capac . 212.00F. C. Berger, P. E.. . 51.00Total $2,130.00

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TIME AND PLACE OF ANNUAL CONFERENCES.

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Bl1ssfleld, MichAnn Arbor, Mich-Portage Prairie —Park, Mich1ganBalnbrtdge, Mich.Freedom, MichLima, IndWoodland, MichDelta, OFlint, M1chLa Salle, MichIon1a, MichRiga, MichLitchfield, Mich..Park, Mich

Presid1ng Bishop. Secretary.

East Ralslnville, MichSharon, MichOregon, MichLima, IndPortage Prairie, MichIon1a, MichEeed City, MichPark, MichHowell, MichWoodland, MichCass City, MichPortage Prairie, MichBast Kaislnyllle, MichEureka, MichOregon, MichBuchanan, MichCapac, MichLeighton, MichNashville, MichIda, M1chSebewaing. MichDetroit, MichHersey, Mich *..

Sharon, M1chBuchanan, MichElkton, MichSebewa1ng, MichReed C1ty, M1ch

J. Long 'J. Meek.J. Long 'J. Meek.J. J. Esher [J. M. Hauk.J. Long 'j. Meek.Rev. M. J. MUler-JJ. M. Hank.J. J. Esher J. M. Hauk.J. J. Esher J. M. Hauk.J. J. Esher J. M. Hauk.J. J. Esher J. M. Hauk.

S. Henne.E. Weiss.S. Henne.F. F. Meyer.F. F. Meyer.F. F. Meyer.F. F. Meyer.

J. J. EsherR. YeakelJ. J. EsherR. DubsR. YeakelT. BowmanT. BowmanJ. J. Esher 'C. G. KochT. Bowman 'c

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G; KochR. DubsT. BowmanR. DubsR. DubsJ. J. EsherT. BowmanR. DubsJ. J. EsherT. BowmanJ. J. EsherW. HornS. C. Breyfogel..T. BowmanJ. J. EsherW. HornS. C. Breyfogel.T. BowmanS. C. Breyfogel.W. HornT. BowmanS. C. Breyfogel.T. BowmanW. HornS. C. Breyfogel.Thos. Bowman.

C. G. Koch.F. Klump.F. Klump.F. Klump.F. Klump.F. Klump.H. Schneider.J. G. Haller.W. A. Koehler.W. A. Koehler.W. A. Koehler.Geo. Johnson.Geo. Johnson.G. J. Kirn.G. J. Kirn.F. C. Berger.F. C. Berger.F. C. Berger.J. R. Nlergarth.J. R. Nlergarth.J. R. Nlergarth.J. R. Nlergarth.J. R. Nlergarth.J. R. Nlergarth.J. R. N1ergarth.

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Davy $ Company

Department storesEVART AND CLARB - MICH.

q£& J& IfF?

Largest Stores and Most Complete Stocks of

in Northern Michigan.

PRICES THE LOWEST

H. H. CALLAQHAN CO.The Big Low Price

Harffware and Builders' SuppIy Store

REED CITY - - MICH.

H. J. CROCKER♦ ♦♦DEALER I N ♦ ♦ ♦

Baled Hay and Straw, Oats, Feed and Flour

Lime, Atlas and Akron Cement, Sewer Pipe, Coal, Brick and Lath

POTATOES A SPECIALTY

Offtce MdW^ehouje.JFoot

of Matn St.. REED CITY, MICH.

C1tizens Phone 95 Bell Phone 12

1>. H. RemenapDEALER IN ALL KINDS OF

AGRlCULiTURALi imPhEJVIEHTSMy Motto: Quick Sales and Small Profits.

REED CITY, MICH.

s^. M- Fleiscrjfyauer♦♦♦♦♦♦

ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE♦♦♦♦♦♦

REED CITY . « - MICH.66

R1GGS' RACKET STOREFOR THE GREATEST BARGAiNS ON

Tin Ware

Granite Ware

Garden Tools

Carpenter's Tools

Hardware

Horse Goods•

Hats and Caps

Shirts and Pants

Reed City

All Kinds Underwear

Ribbons, Lace, Embroidery

Shades, Lace Curtains

Poles and Rods

Gloves and Hosiery

Waists and Wrappers

Trunks and Valises

Umbrellas and Parasols

- Mich.

Hardware and Farm Implementsof all kinds, and also a full line of high gradeBUGGiES, which we defy competitors by anycatalogue house for price and quality. Wealso have a fine line of all kinds of Harnesses,Robes and Blankets, Paints, Oils and Varnishes, in fact, nearly everything that theFarmer uses. When in town call in and see us.

WENGER BROS.CALEDONiA MiCH.

Charles H. KinseyDEALER IN

General flerchandiseFARMER'S PRODUCE A SPECiALTY

Caledonia, Mich.67

Ask Your grocer for^s**

NEW CENTURY FLOUR Betl°Pa%adWe Grind all Kinds of Feed on Short Notice. Try us.

Cash Paid for Good Milling Wheat.

CALEDONIA MILLING CO.CALEDONIA,. MICH.

PHONE 31

~^J. M. KIINSEY—CALEDONlA, MICH.

DKAl.1 R IN

=Up-to-Date Groceries—Baked Goods and ConfectionsDO AS WE 00: GET THE MOST FOR YOUR MONEY

FOR HONEST AND RELiABLE

UP-TO-DATE CLOTHINGCALL ON

J. Allen GodfreyCALEDONlA, MiCH.

Your patronage solicited A square deal to all

see Wen^er Si Go.At CALEDONIA, MICH.

For AM Kinds of

Fresh, Salt and Smoked MeatsOysters and Fish in Season

Highest Price for Poultry Dealers in Live Stock

68

Geo.W. Hubbard & S°nESTABLiSHED 1865.

Shelfand Heavy Hardware

Carpenter's and Machinist's Tools

Paints, Glass and Oils-*■ We Garry the Line ■*-

FLiNT - - - MiCH.

GREETINGSTo the Members and Friends of the Evangelical

Church.

M. Delano & Qo.DEALERS IN

Staple Line of Drugs and Groceries

Bring us your prescriptions We solicit your patronage

502 Asylum St. Bell Phone 347. FLINT. MICH.

II. KellermannDEALER IN A COMPLETE LINE OF

GOOD FRESH GROCERIESFootwear of All Kinds, Boots and Shoes forMen, Women and Children. Rubbers for All

farm Implements of all HindsBuggies and Uebicles of all Hinds

Shelf Hardware, Nails, Wire, Paints and Farm Lands.ELKTON, MICH.

6»

Strong BrothersDrugs, medicines, Chemicals, School Books, Stationery,

toilet Articles, Perfumes, Cigars, etc.

REED CITY = = - MICH.

VISIT

NIERGARTH'S DEP'T STORE

GROCERIES

FOR

Fine Dress Goods, Carpets,Cloaks, Clothing, Shoes,

i

Goods Right Prices Rightreed city, Mien.

HEROLD BROTHERSDealers In

Fine Shoes and Rubbers, Furniture,

Wall Paper, Curtains, Childs' Carriages,Draperies, Carpets, Lamps, Toilet Sets,

Millinery, Pillows, Gloves and MittensW"e Do ILJ:«cle:r"t&l*:i:«g£

HOWARD CiTY - - - - MiCH.

TRIMBLE'S BAKERYL. E. TRIMBLE, Proprietor.

Wholesale and Retail. Order Baking a Specialty.

GOODS SHiPPED TO ANY PART OF THE STATE

521 South Union Street Citizens Phone 780

TRAVERSE CiTY, MiCH.70

ttTHE STORE OF STORES"THE BiGGEST GENERAL STORE IN THE NORTHERN REOION

Where all your wants are supplied from forty different Divisions, each stocked with the most up-to-date goods that can bepurchased for spot cash and sold on the closest margins. Thefinest Millinery Parlors .in the State Most complete Suit andGarment Stock. Books, Bibles, Testaments, Hymnals. BestDrug Store in the city. Everything in Dress Goods and Novelties. Biggest stock of Furniture you'll find. Newest WallPaper, Carpets and Linoleums.

GROCERiES HARDWARE CLOTHING SHOES

THE HANNAH & LAY MERCANTILE COTRAVERSE CiTY, MICH.

Liargest and Best Stock of

•^GOOD SHOES'^IN NOKTHEKN MICHIGAN

ALFRED G. FRIEDRICHSELLER OF G000 SHOES

B Spring erectingMany sure signs of Spring abound at every hand,and the New Season stands knocking at the door.

WE EXTEND TO ALL OUR FRiENDS A

Welcome to Our StoreCome to Look or Borne to Buy

fiamilton Clothing Co,TRAVERSE CITY, MICH.

THE SUIT QUESTIONIs so easily settled here that the woman

who likes to know that she has the "correct"

garment at the "correct" time and the "best '

garment at the "best price" always feels

surest of this when she gets her suit at

MILLIKEN'SThe splendid selection and beauty of the

styles surpasses those to be found elsewhere

and the price is no higher than you are

asked for inferior garments.

J. W. MlLLlKENTraverse City, Mich.

Capital Stock $20,000.00 Surplus and Earnings 3570 68

4per cent interest is what you receive on all

money deposited in our Savings department—4 per cent that comes to you without an

effort on your part and helps to increase the

principal so that with steady saving you will

soon have a snug bank account. You can

start an account today with fi.oo.

THE STATE BANK OF COLEMANCOLEMAN - MICH.

72

SNELL & CO.BANKERS 4g|

OF

NILES, MICHIGAN

Do a general banking business. Small accounts solicited

CHAS. L. WOOD, Cashier

EVART HARDWARE CO.

Who Sells Most Everything

CALL AND SEE US

73

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Addresses of Preachers 19-22

Business Boles 6

Collections- to be taken 51

Committee Eeports —Appointments 23-25

Appropriations 28-27

Boundaries 27

Conference Claimants 38

Education 34-35

Catechetical Instruction, Sunday-School and

Young People 's Alliance 36-37

Memorials 32-33

Besolutions 39-41

Sabbath and Temperance 37

Quarterly Conference Becords 33

Ways and Means 28-32

Conference Officers 5

Examiners, Board of 45

Examinations, Regulations of , 47-48

Finance Beport 58-61

Missionary Apportionments 53

Preachers ' Salaries 51

Proceedings , 7-18

Parent Missionary Society Collections 56-57

Eeports of Secretaries —Church Extension. Society • 43

Examinations 45

Fire Insurance Society 43

Michigan Conference Missionary Society 42

Beports of Treasurers— Church Extension Society 50

Conference Treasurers 49

Episcopal Fund 48

Education Fund 50

Fire Insurance Society 48-49

Michigan Conference Missionary Society 52

Publisher 's Beport 51

Sunday-School and Tract Union 52

Standing Committees 22

Sunday Services 18

Statistics 63

Time and Places of Conferences 62

"Verhandlungen 63-65

74

MEMORANDUM,

BENTLEY H1STOR1CAL L1BRARY

3 9015 07142 9313

MEMORANDUM.

GRAHAM & MORTON TRANS. CO.SHORT ROUTE BETWEEN

Chicago & 6rand Rapids

The only Steel Steamship Line between

CHICAGO, ST. JOSEPH, BENTON HARBOR, NJXES, SOUTH BENDHOLLAND, SAUGATUCK, GRAND RAPIDS, INTERIORMICHIGAN, AND NORTHERN INDIANA TOWNS

ST. JOSEPH DIVISIONLeave Chicago 9:30 a. m. daily, except Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday

leave 11.30 p. m. No boat on Sunday.

Leave Benton Harbor 8.00 p. m., and St. Joseph 10.00 p. m., daily except

Saturdays. No boat on Saturday.

HOLLAND DIVISIONLeave Chicago 8.00 p. m. daily. Leave Holland 9.30 p. m. dMly.

Holland Interurban Steamboat Car leaves Grand Rapids at 8.00 p. m.

CONNECTIONSClose connections are made with all Steam and Interurban Railways at

St. Joseph, Benton Harbor and Holland for Michigan and Northern Indiana.

Hourly Interurban connection between St. Joseph and South Bend, and be

tween Holland and Grand Rapids.

The Right is Reserved to Change this Schedule without Notice.

J. S. MORTON, Presidentyff. H. MORTON, Asst. to PresidentA. REICHLE, Asst. Secretary & AuditorH. MEYERiNG, G. P. & F. A.

Benton Harbor, Mich.Chicago, 111.

Benton Harbor, Mich.

Chicago^ 111.

Telephone Central 2168

Dock: Foot of Wabash Ave.CHICAGO

TRUSCOTT BOAT MFG. CO.INTERNATiONAL REPUTATION

BUILDERS OF

Strictly High Grade Pleasure Grafts

BUILDERS 1OF THE

Truscott

Vapor

Motor

Combining: absolute safety,

ease of operation, reliabilityand satisfactory running-.

The Largest and Best Equipped Plant of its Class in the Country

SEND FIVE STAMPS FOR CATALOGUE

Truscott Boat Mfg. Qo-ST. JOSEPH, Mien.

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