1
A note: ( ?) means illegible.
[sic] means: copied exactly as is on document.
The misspelled words and punctuation are as
is in the documents.
Servises [sic] conducted by moderator. First visiting brothers were invited to seats and council with us, 2nd Opened the doors for reception of members (none) [sic] 3rd Called for references and none. 4th New business On motion and sec, that Bro. A. Helms be appointed as a committee to see some lumber dealers and to find out how and or what terms lumber can be had to build a church house at Unity.
5th Motion and Sec. To adjourn
Thos. Mathis Mod.J.S. Neighbors Ch. Clk
Unity Church met in conference Saturday night before the 1st Sunday in June 1890. Moderator presided. 1st motion and sec. That the church go into a special conference meeting.
Motion and Sec that the church prefer a charge against Lorena Tate for fornication. Charge sustained. Motion and sec. That the church exclude her upon the charge. Motion carried.
Thos. Mathis Mod
Marion Russell Clk pro tem.
2
Unity Church Minutes
July Meeting 1890
Unity Baptist Church met in conference
Saturday before the 1st Sunday in July 1890. After
services by moderation visiting members of sister churches were
invited to seats and council. Opened the doors for the reception
of members. Called reference, none.
New business and (one?) motion and second,
the church elect delegates to represent us in the association,
and elected Bros. P.H. (Hall?), Walace [sic] Flannigan and John
S. Neighbors, also Bro. A. (Helon?) and Sister O’Neal as
alternate
A motion to adjourn, John S. Neighbors C.C.
G.T. Mathis Mod.
Unity Church met in conference Sat. before
the 1st Sunday in August 1890. Invited visiting
brothers & sisters to seats and council with us. Opened the
door for the reception of members,
The reading of minutes of previous meeting
was read and adopted.
New business called and none presented.
Motion & Sec. To adjourn.
G.T. Mathis Mod
F. M. Hall C.C. Pro tem
At a special conference after a seris [sic]
of meetings about Aug 1? 1890. The door was opened for reciption
[sic] of members and Sister “Sissie” Flannigan was
received G. T. Mathis
F.M. Hall C.C. P. Tem
Unity Baptist church met for business at 2 P.M., tho [sic] pastor presiding after devotion at exercises the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved by the insertions of the reception of sister Flannigan
Motion & Sec. That the regular time for meeting be changed from the 2nd 2 PM to the 1st 11 A.M. New business:
Motion and Sec that the church elect a pastor by private ballot, for the next ensueing [sic] year. Elected Bro G. T. Mathis.
Motion & Sec that the minutes be read and approved, Then stand, adjourned
G.T. Mathis Mod.
John S. Neighbors C.C.
Special meeting held on Sunday Sept. day [sic] 1890, and received Sister Alice Hall, as member G T. Mathis Mod.
J. S. Neighbors C.C.
Oct Meeting 1890
Oct, 1890, The Unity baptist [sic] church met, divine Servises [sic] by mod, (Elder Mathis) [sic]
The church proceed to business, & elected Clk protem invited visiting bro & sis. To seats and council with us. Opend the door for membership none [sic]
Reading minutes & adjourned
G.T. Mathis Mod
A helm C C. Pro tem.
3
Unity Baptist church met for business at 2 P.M., tho [sic] pastor presiding after devotion at exercises the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved by the insertions of the reception of sister Flannigan
Motion & Sec. That the regular time for meeting be changed from the 2nd 2 PM to the 1st 11 A.M. New business:
Motion and Sec that the church elect a pastor by private ballot, for the next ensueing [sic] year. Elected Bro G. T. Mathis.
Motion & Sec that the minutes be read and approved, Then stand, adjourned
G.T. Mathis Mod.
John S. Neighbors C.C.
Special meeting held on Sunday Sept. day [sic] 1890, and received Sister Alice Hall, as member G T. Mathis Mod.
J. S. Neighbors C.C.
Oct Meeting 1890
Oct, 1890, The Unity baptist [sic] church met, divine Servises [sic] by mod, (Elder Mathis) [sic]
The church proceed to business, & elected Clk protem invited visiting bro & sis. To seats and council with us. Opend the door for membership none [sic]
Reading minutes & adjourned
G.T. Mathis Mod
A helm C C. Pro tem.
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Unity Church Minutes
Nov. 1890
Unity Church met in conference sat, before
the 2nd (Sec) Sunday in Nov. 1890, 1st
(open scribbled through) Invited visiting brothers and sisters of
sister churches to seats and council with us. 2nd
Opened the doors for the reception of members, (none) [sic]
3rd New business: Minutes of a
series of meeting read and approved being as follows:
“Minutes of Unity (Unity scribbled through) a special
meeting held by the Unity Baptis [sic] church of Hamilton Co.
Ill, Commencing on (nigh?) Oct 12 A.D. 1890 and continuing with
some intermissions till Sunday Oct. 20 1890, During which time,
The doors were opened several times and F. M. Hall appointed C.C.
Pro tem
by experience, at several (several scribbled
out) different times following persons were received in the
Church. Bro. David A. (Prince?) Sis, Druclla [sic]Culpepper,
Charity Flannigan, (Connie or Corinne) Flannigan, Sarah E. Hall,
Anice Hall, Frances (Hall or Hale), Josephine Smith, Fanny (Hale
or Hall), Selesta McGill and Harriett Davis.
On Sunday Oct 20 Bro David A. Prince &
Sister Drusilla Culpepper, Charity Flannigan, Connie Flannigan,
Frances Hall, Fanny Hale & Harriett Daviss, were Baptised
into full fellowship with the church, G. T. Mathis Mod, T. M.
Hall C. Clk. Protem”, Motion & Sic, that the C. Clk
present the rules of (deco?) as printed in Ch. Book, And be acted
out by next regular meeting
Motion to adjourn;
Bro G. T. Mathis Mod
J. S. Neighbors C. Clk.
5
Unity Church met in conference Saturday
before the 2nd Sunday in Dec. 1890.
Moderaton being absent Bro A. J. Southers
acted as moderator protem [sic]
Servises opened in regard as order
Invitation to visiting brothers and Sisters
to seats and council, Opened the door for the reception of
members.
Reading the rules of order, and (one?)
motion and second the rules as printed in this church book be
adopted motion carried, Motion to ablish [sic]the old rules of
(deco?) motion carried
Minute of 2nd Sunday in Nov.
1890.
The doors of the church was opened & Bro
H. L. Hall Joined, and after church Servises, the following were
baptised and were received in the church in full fellowship. Bro,
H. L. Hall & Sisters (A?) Hall, Josephine smith Celesta
McGill & Sarah Hall.
Motion to adjourn.
A.J. Southers Mod. Pro Tem
J. S. Neighbors
Church Clk.
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Unity Church Minutes
Jan. 1891
Unity Church met in conference Saturday Jan 10 1891 After devotional servises, the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Opened the door for reception of members, none visiting bro & sisters were invited to seats and council with us. Motion & Sec to adjourn [sic]
G.T. Mathis Mod
J.S. Neighbors C.C.
Unity Church met in conference at 11 Feb. 7th
1891 pastor presiding. After devotional exercises the min. of
last meeting was read and approved.
Invited visiting brothers and sisters to
seats and council. Opened the doors for the reception of members.
No reference
New business none [sic]
Motion to adjourn
G.T. Mathis Mod
J.S. Neighbors C.C.
(No minutes for March or April 1891, this
was all on one page)
Pastor presiding. After devotional
exercises, the min of previous meeting was read and approved, New
Business,
Motion to appoint Bro F.M. Hall clerk Protem
Invited visiting brothers & sisters to
seats & council
Opened the doors for reception of members
By motion the church agreed to (illegible)
our next meeting which is June meeting and
That the 2nd Sunday in June be
our regular time of communion.
Motion to adjourn.
G. T. Mathis Mod. [sic]
F.M. Hall C.D. Pro Tem
7
Unity Church met in conference Sat before
the 2nd Sunday in June 1891. Mod presided.
After devotional exercises, the minutes of
previous meeting was read and approved.
Invited visiting brothers & sisters to
seats and council with us. Opened the doors for the reception of
mem, and received Sister (illegible) Hall from Knob Prairie
Church by letter. Motion to adjourn. [sic]
G.T. Mathis Mod
J.S. Neighbors C.D.
8
Unity Church met Sat before the sec Sunday in July 1891, after devotional servises the church was called in conference and by Motion & sec
F. M. Hall was appointed Clerk protem The
church proceeded to business as follows
1st Invited visiting brothers and
Sisters to seats and council with us. 2 Opened the doors for the
reception of members 3 Reading and disposing of minutes 4 New
Business: Motion Bro Samuel McGill be excluded from the church
for absconding from the county leaving his debts unpaid with one
of the members involved as his security also Sister Julia McGill
for her misrepresentment of Sister Jane (Patte?)
Also H.C. Pemberton for unchristian conduct
and making use of profane language and disrespectful about the
church.
5 Motion & Sec the church authority the
building committee to make contracts using caution to have the
church house built
By motion and Sec adjourned
[sic]
G.T. Mathis Mod.
F.M. Hall C Clk Pro tem
Moderaton being absent Bro A. Glen was
chosen mod. Protem. Visiting bros and Sisters were invited to
seats and council
Opened the doors for reception of members
Reading and approving of minutes.
Motion & Sec That the church elect a mod
for the ensueing year. Elected bro G.T.
Mathis. Motion & Sec that delegates be
appointed to represent us in the association
Motion to elect by Acclaimation, (failed)
Motion to appoint be give with moderation as
first Appointed Bros (L?) Flannigan, Marion Russell, Sam Hale,
and Walace Flannigan alternate.
Motion & Sec that the church contribute
$1.00 for printing of minutes. Motion & sec That the church
instruct the clerk to prepare a letter asking for a letter of
dismission from the Franklin association to join the Saline
County association Motion & sec that the clerk prepare a
letter to the association [sic]
Motion to adjourn A. Glen M.C. Pro tem
J. S. Neighbors C.C.
10
Unity church met in conference Saturday before the 2 Sunday in Sept 1891. After Devine servises proceed to business of church. Clerk being absent Bro W.C. Craddock was appointed pro tem. No minutes of last meeting to read.
Motion & Sec that Bro Marion Russell be
relieved of the duties of deacon (self request)
Motion & Sec that a deacon be elected
and elected Bro A. J. Southers. Motion & Sec That the church
call a presbytery to convene at next regular meeting for the
purpose of ordaining Bro Marion Russell to the ministry and Bro.
Southers to deacon. Motion & Sec. Elder W. B. Rhodes and
Blackman and the deacons of New Salem, Long Branch and Hickory
Hill be called to contribute Said presbytery.
Motion and Sec That the Moderator appoint A.
Helms, J. Duncan, & A. J. Southers delegates to the Saline
County association.
Motion That the clerk prepare a letter
asking the admission to Said Asso.
Motion & Sec That the church donate the
width of the grave yard as now to extend on east to the east line
of church house ground for public cemetery. That a deed be
executed by the proper authority accordingly. Motion, Sister
Cotter be released from acting as Trea. Of Unity church (on/or?)
her paying to the church the sum of $7.25
Motion to adjourn
G. T. Mathis Mod [sic]
W. C. Craddock C.D. Protem.
Unity Church met in conference Saturday before the 2 Sunday in Oct 1891.
Invited to seats and council. Gave
opportunity for members and received Bro. J. W. Hale, A. J.
Craddock and Sister Jesse M. Craddock, in Christian fellowship.
Reading and approving minutes. One Motion
and Sec That the ref. In regard to ordination be posponed till
Wednesday following Motion carried. Motion & Sec. That
Bro W. C. Craddock be received as deacon of this church. Motion
to adjourn
G. T. Mathis M.D. J. S. N. C.C. (Continued
to Sunday) Bro J. W. Hale, R. J. Craddock and sister Jessee M.
Craddock were baptised and received into the church in full
fellow ship. G. T. M. MD. J.S.N. CC. [sic]
11
Wednesday
Unity Church met Wednesday after the 2
Sunday in October 1891.
Pursuant to adjournment, After devine
servises a presbytery were organized composed as follows
Elders G. T. Mathis, W. B. Rhodes and W. B.
Russell and deacons F.M. Hall, Joseph Mezoe and W.C. Craddock.
Elder G. T. Mathis
was chosen moderator and deacon W. C. Craddock clerk. The
following (prag?) was agreed on 1st Examination of
candidate Bro W. B. Russell, 2 ordaining prayer Elder W. B.
Rhodes. 3 Charge to candidate Elder G. T. Mathis. 4. Charge
to church Elder W. B. Russell. After which the presbytery
proceeded to examine the candidates and having found them sound
in doctrine and capable of filling the respective position,
reported the same to church
After hearing said report the church
ordained the presbytery to proceed and ordain Bro Marion Russell
to the ministry and A. J. Southers to the office of deacon.
The presbytery did proceed and ordain
Bro. Marion Russell and A. J. Southers to the respective offices
aforesaid by prayer and the laying on of hands.
The church and presbytery gave the
(illegible) of fellowship to the candidates, and presbytery was
dismissed by W. B. Rhodes
G. T. Mathis Mod
W. C. Craddock C. Clerk Protem
[sic]
12
Unity Church met in conference Saturday before the 2n Sunday in Nov. 1891. After devotional exercises the church went into conference and business was disposed of as follows: Invitation the visitors of same faith and order.
Gave opportunity for membership and received
Bro Benjamin Pratt. Motion & Sec that Bro Pratt be received
in full fellowship when baptized
Reading and disposing of minutes of previous
meeting New business Bro. Duncan was granted a letter dismission.
Motion & Sec that the church authorize the deacons to sign a
note to Bro Wrigh, Motion failed to carry [sic]
Motion to adjourn. G. T. Mathis Mod
J. S. Neighbors CC
Nov
29, 1891
By
special request
Hamilton County Ill Nov 29 1891 By Special request of G. W. Waller an invalid The Unity Baptist church met in special Session at the (res??atence) of Mrs Narcis Waller and after devotional servises by Elder G. T. Mathis the church was called together in special conference and by motion and sec appointed F M Hall C.C. Protem after which the doors of the church was opened for the reception of members and received and baptized bro G. W. Waller in full fellowship with the church G. T. Mathis mod.
F. M. Hall C.D. Protem. [sic]
13
After devotional exercises the church
proceeded to business as follows:
Opened the door for membership. Reading and
referring minutes.
Motion & Sec that the church grant
Sister Sarah Pemberton a letter of dismission from this church.
Motion to adjourn. [sic]
G.T. Mathis Mod
J. S. Neighbors CC.
14
(No January minutes available)
Unity Church met in conference Saturday
before the 2nd Sunday in February 1892. After
devotional exercises the business of the church was disposed of
as follows: Invited visiting brothers and sisters to seats and
council.
Opened the doors for the reception of
members. Reading and referring minutes of previous meeting Motion
and Sec that the church pardon bro James Hale for participating
in a dance. (Motion carried) Motion to adjourn [sic]
G. T. Mathis Mod. J. S. Neighbors C.C.
Unity Church meeting conference Sat. March 12 1892. After prayer and discourse the church proceeded to business as follows: Invited visiting brothers & sisters to seats and council with us. Opened the door for the reception of members.
Reading and disposing of minutes New
business Bro A. Helm reported as committee Motion & Sec to
adjourn [sic]
G.G. Mathis Mod J.S. Neighbors C.C.
Unity Church met in conference Sat. April 9 1892 and after devotional exercises Invited visiting bros and sisters of Sister churches to seats and council with us. Opened the doors for the reception of members, reading and referring minutes Bro Helms reports as committee. Motion and sec that the report of Building Com be received and the Building committee be discharged. Motion withdrawn Motion that Bro Helms report be received and be as a Building Committee be discharged, Motion that Bro Mathis be Treas
Motion that Bro Russell see after the old
seats of Hickory Hill church. Motion to adjourn
G. T. Mathis Mod
J. S. Neighbors C.C.
[sic]
15
Unity Church met in conference Sat. May 7 1892. After devotional exercises the church proceeded to business as follows. Invited visiting brothers and sisters to seats and council with us. Opened the doors for the reception of members.
Reading and referring minutes of previous
meeting New Business Motion that the meeting on Saturday be
changed till 2 P.M. and to continue till the regular meeting in
Oct 1892 Motion to Adjourn
G T Mathis Mod
J.S. Neighbors C.C. [sic]
Visiting brothers & Sisters were invited
to seats and council with us. Opened the door for the reception
of members none.
Reading and referring minutes of previous
meeting New business
Motion & Sec That the church grant
letters of dismission to sister’s Parmelia (Brown) Carter
and Jane Hale and Bros P.F. Hale and J.W. Hale and Sister Frances
Hale. Motion and sec That communion season be changed till Sec
Sunday in July (only for one meeting)
Motion to adjourn
G. T. Mathis Mod
John S. Neighbors C.C. [sic]
16
Unity Church met in July 9 1892.
After devotional exercises by Bro G.T.
Mathis was called together in conference and by motion appointed
bro H. L. Hall church clerk protem. Regular clerk being absent
and proceeded to business as follows:
Opened the doors for the reception of
members
Reading of minutes of previous minutes call
but referred till next meeting as it was not present New
Business none
Motion to adjourn G. T. Mathis Mod
H. L. Hall C C Pro tem [sic]
Unity Church met in conference Saturday before the sec Sunday in Aug. 1892 and after devotional exercises the church proceeded to conference as follows Invited visiting bros. And sisters to seat and council with us.
Opened the doors for the reception of
members Reading and referring minutes of previous meeting June
minutes being absent was not read.
New business: Motion and Sec That the church
elect delegates to the association and elected Bro L. B.
Flannigan, Marion Russell & A. J. Southers
Motion and Sec that the church send one
dollar to defray expense of printing of minutes
Motion and sic that the church post pone
electing pastor till our next regular meeting
Motion and Sec that the church send some
money as missionary funds.
Motion & Sec to adjourn
G. T. Mathis Mod
J. S. Neighbors C. Clk [sic]
17
(No Sept minutes available)
Unity church met in conference Sat Before
the 2 Sunday in Oct 1892 and proceed to conference as follows. 1st
Invited visiting brothers and sister to sit in council with us in
council.
2 Opened the doors for the reception of
members and receved [sic] by exp. Brother R. C. Craddock
The reading and referring minutes of
previous meeting New Business, none. Motion to adjourn.
G. T. Mathis Mod F. M. Hall Ch.
Clk Protem.
Sunday morning after servises the church
reperse [sic] to the water where Bro R. C. Craddock was baptized
into full fellowship with the church
F. M. Hall CC Protem
Nov Unity Church met at 11 o’clock Mod Present. A. Helm elected clk protem. No Reference, no new business. Adjourned
G. F. Mathis Mod
A.
Helm C C Protem [sic]
Unity Church met in conference Saturday before the 2. Sunday in Dec 1892 After devotional exercises the church proceeded to business as follows by Brother A. J. (??swell) and Marian Russell. The pastor being absent, Bro Marian Russell was appointed Mod Protem & F. M. Hall C C Protem 1 invited visiting brothers and Sisters of Sister churches to seats and council 2 Opened the door for the reception of members Motion to Adjourn
Marion Russell Mod Protem
F. M. Hall C.C. Protem [sic]
18
Unity Church met in conference Sat before
the 2nd Sunday in January 1893. And proceeded to
business as follows: F.M. Hall was appointed Clk Protem. 1st
Invited visiting brothers & sisters to sit with us in council
2 opened the door for the reception of members 3 Reading of
minutes of previous meeting Read and approved. 4 New Business: By
motion & Sec a charge was prefered again Bro. Benjamin Pratte
for declaring unfellowship with the church by joining a Freewill
Baptist church
By motion and sec Bro. Southers was
appointed to notify him of the charge and request him to be
present at the next meeting and answer to the charge. By motion
and Sec adjourn
G. F. Mathis mod F. M. Hall C.C.
Protem.
Unity Church met in conference Saturday Feb. 11 1893. Servises in regular order by Bro Mathis. Invited visiting Bro & Sisters to Seats and council with us. Opportunity for membership, Reading and referring minutes of previous meeting. Ref. Motion & Sec that Bro Southers be released and his report be received. Motion & Sec. That Bro Benjamin Pratts name be erased from our church book
Motion & sec to adjourn
G. T. Mathis Mod
J. S. Neighbors
Unity Church min(illegible) March
te(illegible) 1893 On Saturday before the 2nd Sun. in
(illegible) 1893 Church met and after devotional Servises
came together in conference and by Motion appointed F. M. Hall
C.C. Protem and proceeded to business as follows 1 invited
visiting brothers & Sisters to seats and council with us. 2
Invitation for membership and by promise of letter received
Sister Manda Holland.3 The reading of the minutes of previous
meeting called and referred. 4 New business called for none
presented 5 By Motion adjourned
G. T. Mathis Mod. F. M. Hall, C.C. Protem
19
Unity church met in conference Saturday
before the 2nd Sunday in April 1893
Invited visiting brothers & Sisters to
seats and council with us. Opportunity for Membership, none.
Reading and disposing of March minutes Feb. Min Refered New
Business, Motion & Sec, That the regular meeting on Saturday
be changed till 2 P.M. to continue till Oct. Reading letters from
Long Branch church dismissing Sister Amanda Falland (Holland)
from her when joined to another of same faith & orders
Motion & Sec That Bro Mathis notify Long
Branch Church. Reading the church covenant Motion to Adjourn
G.T. Mathis Mod
J. S. Neighbors C.C. [sic]
On Saturday before the 2 May 1893
Church met after devotional servises in
conference and proceeded to business as follows, 1st
Clerk being absent (illegible) motion F. M. Hall was appointed
Clk Protem
2 Invited visiting bro. & Sis. To seats
and council with us. 3 Opened the doors for the reception of
members and rec. by letter. Bro H. Melton and by Ex(illegible)
Sister Ellen Melton. 4 Minutes of previous meeting called and
refered. 5. New Business, Motion & Sec that conference be
adjourned untill after night meeting. After devotional Servises
at night, there being no business presented, conference,
adjourned by motion. 9 Oclock
Sunday morning Church met at the water when
Sister Ellen Melton was Baptized by Eld. G. T. Mathis, into full
fellowship with the church
Eld G. F. Mathis Mod
F. M. Hall C.D. Pro Tem [sic]
20
Unity Church met in conference June 10 1893
at 3 P.M.
Church business was in regular as follows:
Invited visiting bros. & Sister to seats
and council with us
Opened the doors for the reception of
members and received sister Essary on promise of letter.
Reading and disposing of minute of previous
meetings as follows. Feb., March, April, and May meetings.
New business. On motion & Sec. That bro
A. J. Southers and wife be granted a letter of dismission.
Motion and Sec. To adjourn. Motion
withdrawn.
Motion and Sec to extend conference till
after night. Servises. Motion and Sec. That Brother (illegible)
Boyd be appointed to see bro (illegible) smith and request him to
be present at next meeting (at night) and make a statement of
some report as stated about him.
Conference at night. Report of Bro. Boyd
Reported as follows. That bro. Smith could not be at our night
conference. Motion and Sec to adjourn
G. T. Mathis Mod
John S. Neighbors Ch Clk [sic]
Unity Church met in conference Saturday July 1893. After devotional exercises by Eld. King The Church met in conference as follows: Invited bros. & Sisters to seats and council with us. Opened the doors for the reception of members, Reading and disposing of minutes of previous meeting (Ref.) Bro. Smith Reported being in full fellowship with all and asked to be forgiven, Motion & Sec. That the church forgive bro. Smith
Motion & sec to adjourn
G. T. Mathis Mod
John S. Neighbors C. Clk. [sic]
21
Unity church met in conference Saturday Sunday in Aug. 1893 at 2 P.M. After devotional exercises by pastor the church proceeded to business as follows:
Invited visiting bros. & Sisters to
seats and council
Gave opportunity for membership. Reading and
disposing of minutes of previous meeting New Business. Motion and
Sec. That The church Select delegates to the association by
private ballot and elected Bros. Geo. Cotter, J.S. Neighbors,
Henry Melton and Robt. Craddock alternate. Motion & Sec. That
the church send 75 cents to pay for printing of minutes. Motion
and Sec. To amend it to one dollar for minutes. Amendment carried
Motion & Sec to adjourn. Motion withdrawn. Motion and Sec.
That the church authorize the clerk to prepare a letter to the
association
Motion to adjourn. G. T. Mathis
Mod
J.S. Neighbors Clk. [sic]
Unity Church met in conference Saturday
before the 2nd Sunday in Sept 1893. And proceeded to
business as follows. Opened the doors for the reception of
members. Motion and Sec to recind the act of the church in
regards to the charge of Bro Sam McGill and wife. As in minutes
of July 1891. Motion and Sec That the clerk notify Bro & Sis
McGill and have them make said charge satisfactory with the
church
Motion & Sec. That the church meet
Thursday Sept 14 at 2 P.M. to elect a pastor.
Motion & Sec to adjourn
G. T. Mathis Mod
John S. Neighbors Clk. [sic]
22
Unity Church met in special conference Thursday Sept. 14 1893. After reading from 50 Psalms and prayer by brother Marion Bussell, the church proceeded to elect a moderator protem, and elected Bro A. Helm. The church proceeded to elect a pastor for the ensueing year and elected Brother Manier(?). Motion and sec that brother Manier(?) be elected by acclamation, motion prevailed. Motion & Sec to adjourn
A.
Helms Mod Pro tem
B.
J. S. Neighbors C.C. [sic]
Unity church met in conference Saturday Oct 7 1893 at 2 P.M. After devotional exercises by bro Manier the church proceeded to business as follows: Invited visiting bros. & sisters to seats and council with us. Reading and referring of minutes of previous meeting of Aug. and Special of Sept 14, also Sept. regular meeting Ref. Continued. Motion & Sec to adjourn W. F. Manier Mod J. S. Neighbors clk. [sic]
Oct.
Special 1893
The people of Unity church and vicinity met Sat. night Oct 21 1893 for purpose of carrying on a series of meeting and closed Sunday night Nov. 1893 and on Sat night Nov 4, an invitation was given for membership and received by experience Bro R. C. Cantrell when Baptized On the following day (sun) Bro Cantrell was baptized in full fellowship. W. F. Manier Mod
J. S. Neighbors Clk.
Rec. Bro & Sister Huston this meeting by
letter. [sic]
23
Unity Church met in conference Saturday Nov. 11 1893. Servises conducted by Mod after devotion servises the church proceeded to business as follows. Invited visiting bros. And sisters to seats and council with us. Gave an opportunity for membership and received sisters Agnes lane and Cora Boyd when baptized were received in full fellowship. Sisters Lane and Boyd were baptized the following Sunday. Reference continued. Motion & Sec. To adjourn W. F. Manier Mod
John s. Neighbors Clk. [sic]
Unity Church met Thursday eve. Dec 14 1893 pursuant to adjournment. The object of said call meeting being previously arranged was for the license Bro. James Huston to preach On Motion & Sec That Bro A. Helm be appointed Mod Pro tem On motion & Sec that Bro James Huston be licensed to preach. A. Helm Mod Protem
John S. Neighbors Clk. [sic]
24
Call Meeting Jan. 13 1894.
Unity church met Saturday night Jan. 13 1894
Opened doors for reception of members and
received Bro W. M. Miner, when baptised in full fellowship.
W.F. Manier
John S. Neighbors
[sic]
January 1894
Unity church met in conference Saturday Jan
13 1894
After devotion servises church met in
conference as follows: Motion & Sec. That conference adjourn
till Sunday following. Sunday, conference Invited visiting
brothers to seats and council with us. Oportunity gave for
membership, none. Minutes of previous meeting call, read and
approved. Motion and sec to change church meeting from 2nd
Sunday to 1st Sunday. Motion carried. Motion and Sec
to adjourn Motion withdrawn. Motion and Sec That reference be
continued. Motion and Sec To adjourn. W. F. Manier Mod
F.M. Hall clerk Protem
John S. Neighbors clk. [sic]
At 11 A.M. Servises conducted by bro Marion
Russell by reading 3rd Romans Text “Work out your
own salvation. Motion and Sec That Bro. Russell be Mod Pro tem.
Invited visiting brothers and sisters to
seats and council with us. Gave an opportunity for membership,
none. Minutes of previous meeting call, read and approved. Motion
and Sec. That the clerk be authorized to collect all information
he can get of the meeting on Saturday night Jan 13 1894 and make
a minute and present it to the church. Motion and Sec that
(illegible) be continued
Motion and Sec to adjourn.
Marion Russell Mod Pro tem
John S. Neighbors
[sic]
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Unity church met March 5th 1894
at 11 A.M.
Lesson: st first James 7 chapter Text Last
verse
Church proceeded to business as follows:
Invited visiting brothers and sisters to
seats and council with us. Open the doors for the reception of
members, none. Motion & Sec That reference be continued New
business
Motion and sec That the church continue Bros
J S Neighbors and S. Hall with bro J.W. Flannigan as a finance
committee Motion & Sec to adjourn
W. F. Manier Mod
J. S. Neighbors Clk.
[sic]
Unity Church met April 1894 On Sat before
the 1st Sunday in April 1894. Church met after
devotional servises was called together in conference and
proceeded to business as follows:
1st The clerk being absent, F. M.
Hall was chosen protem
2 Invited visiting bros. & Sisters to
seats and council with us. 3rd Gave an opportunity for
members. And received by experience, Sister California Odle, 4th
Called for reading of minute of Previous meeting and refered also
the reference in said minute. Motion & Sec to Adjourn W. F.
Manier Mod F. M. Hall Clk
[sic]
March 6th 1894
(This minutes came after April on original
document)
March 6th 1894. Sunday Servises
Sunday after devotional Servises an
opportunity was gave for members and recd John V. Williams and
Annie Williams, and after devotional Servises on Sunday April
1894 Bros John V. Williams and wife and Sister Callie Odle
repaired to the water where they were baptized in full fellowship
[sic]
26
May 5th 1894
Unity Baptist Church met for business at 11
A. M. the pastor presiding. After devotional exercises the
minutes of the last meeting were read and approved Gave an
opportunity for membership and received Sister Casiah Hinds when
baptized. Motion & Sec. To continue the reference of Bro. Sam
Mcgill & wife and That it be disposed of at our next regular
meeting. Motion & Sec. That the of the church house be closed
against all but Orthodox preaching (illegible) house
Motion carried. Motion & Sec to adjourn.
Sunday: The church repaired to the water
where Bro (illegible) was baptized by Elder Marion Russell J S.
Neighbors Clk W. F. Manier Mod. [sic]
June 7th 1894
Unity Church met in conference Saturday June
7th 1894. After devotional exercises proceeded to
business as follows: Invited visiting brothers and sisters to
seats and council. Gave an opportunity for members and received
Sister Ivy Carlisle when baptized, Minute read and approved.
Reference taken up and Motion & Sec That brother Sam McGill
& wife be excluded from the fellowship of the church on
charge
New Business Motion & Sec That the
church license Bro Miner to preach Motion carried Motion &
Sec That trustees to the membe(?) of three be appointed to take
care of the church property and procure a deed ect. Elected John
V. Williams J.S. Neighbors & William Boyd as trustees
Motion & Sec to adjourn W F Manier
Mod
J.S. Neighbors C. Clk [sic]
Unity United Baptist Church met in
conference Sat. before the 1st Sunday in August 1894
Clerk being absent, J. V. Williams was
chosen protem 1st Invited visiting bros & Sisters
to seats and council with us. 2 Opened doors for the reception of
members none, 3rd Called for reference – none
presented – 4 New business: Motion & Sec That the debate
between Moore & Curtis be held at Unity After Speeches by
Brethren J. W. Flannigan L. B. Flannigan & J. V. Williams,
the vote was taken and motion carred by a vote of 14 to 9 Motion
& Sec to adjourn
W. F. Manier Mod
J. V. Williams Clerk Protem
[sic]
27
Church met in conference after devotional
exercises Proceeded to business as follows.
1st Invited visiting brothers
(illegible) to Seats in council
2nd Opened doors for
reception of members and received letter from Sister Sarah
(Illegible). Being (illegible) letter granted to her by this
church
3rd Motion & Second to refer
letter of Julia McGill till next meeting. Motion Sustained
4th Motion & Sec to recind
action of church last meeting in regard to debate
after discussion vote was taken and motion
(illegible)
5th Motion & Sec to refer the
request of Brother L. B. Flannigan to next meeting – carried
6 Motion & Sec to adjourn to fifth
Saturday in Sep.
W F. Manier Mod
J. V. Williams Clk.
[sic]
Church met in conference on Sat before fifth
Sunday in Sep A.D. 1894
1st Invited Brothers from Sister
church to seat in council
2nd Invitation for membership
3rd Minutes read and adopted
4th reading of letter from Julia
McGill
5th Motion & Sec to defer
action (illegible) on said letter till next meeting. Carried
6th Motion & Sec to prefer a
charge against Bro L. B. Flannigan and appoint a com. To visit
him
Mod. Appointed. Bros. J. (?) Flannigan J.
(illegible) and R. C. Cantrell as com.
(illegible-------------) to see Sister
Cotter- Sisters Ruth (illegible) Annie Williams and
Catherine Flannigan
Motion & Sec to adjourn
W. F. Manier Mod
John V. Williams Clk.
[sic]
28
Unity Church met in coference on Saturday
before the first sabbath in Nov. A. D. 1894.
The pastor being absent the church Elected
Bro J. H. Huston Moderator Pro. Tem.
Received Bro. Thomas French as candidate for
baptism
Minutes Read and approved.
L. B. Flannigan dismissed from the church on
charge previously made.
Sister Julia McGill was restored to
fellowship and granted a letter.
Sister Sarah A. Hollister was granted a
letter of dismission when united to church of same faith.
Charge preferred against Bro. W. F. Miner
for Heresy.
Adjournment.
J. H. Huston, Mod protem
J. S. Neighbors Clk. Protem
[sic]
Conference Meeting Saturday Dec. 1st
A.D. 1894
Proceeded to business in regular order.
Com. Not ready to report. Ref. Continued
J. V. Williams was elected Treasurer to
receive money for contingent expenses of the church
Adjournment
W. F. Manier Mod
John V. Williams Clk.
[sic]