Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-10-07
NJ. E. CONFERENCE.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CLOSING DAY
1T WINONA.
Resolution Prohibiting the Use of Tobacco
by the Clergy and Laymen--Rev. Stat
ford's Work In Behalf of Hamline Uni
acknowledgements CT Ministers.
ISnecinl Telegram to the Globe.

W1NoNA, MIMI, Oct. 6.-The devotional ex-
ercises were presided over by Rev. NJ. o. Nc
Milf. At ga NJ. DR.. Hobart, in the temporary
absence of the bishop. called the conference to
order. The committee work had been brought
to close, and this work eliminated this morn
ing in the adoption of the reports from COM
mlttees on education, missions tracts, Sunday
schools, bibles, freedman's aid, the Garrett
Biblical institute and High Forest seminary.
G. Bible and John Stafford were elected
visitors to the Garrett Biblical institute.
High Forest seminary will come under the
jurisdiction of the Methodist church, with NJ.
s. Kaufman and S. G. Gale on the board of
trustees.
There were many resolutions introduced, and
among them one prohibiting the use of tobacco
by any member of the conference, either those
seeking admission or those who are already
members.
HAMLINE UNIVERSITY.
Resolved, That we find great pleasure in ex-
pressing our appreciation of the efficient and
successful management of the interests of
Hamline by its agent Brother John Stafford,
and assure him of hearty welcome whenever
lie shall deem it advisable to come to our
charges. (Signed) HENRY G. BILB1E,
8. BoLLEs.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS.
1t was recommended that another Sunday
School congress be held during the year, and
that the ministers Of the NJ. E. Church in st.
Paul and Minneapolis take the matter in
charge.
collection was taken up for the benefit of
the sexton of the church for extra service. r..
Rev. Thomas, resident m mister of the Pres
byterian church aud a delegate appointed by
the last years synod to present fraternal
greetings to this conference, was introduced.
REPORTS.
At this hour, 1910, the bishop took the chair
and called for the report of Elder Christopher
son. The report showed the financial and spir-
itual condition of the district fourishing.
The reports of the ministers were received
and they passed in character.
Rev. Arvison was made sIpernumerary and
and Rev. Eudreson was located.
The Iowa Norwegian district was reported on
by Elder Obon. He, too, gave an encouraging
account of his work and his ministers reported
and were passed in character.
Rev. Washburn was made effective from al
pornumerary.
j. NJ. Rogers was made supernumerary from
effective.
RESTORED.
A request came from E. 8. Bowdish for a
restoration of his parchments, which had been
surrendered by him year ago account of
some financial difficulty, into which he found
himself. The request was granted.
AIDING A SICK BROTHER.
A collection of $3.50 was taken up by the
ministers for Brother Stanton, who lies sick in
Chicago.
Senator Window noticed in the house
and was brought forward and introduced to
the conference. The bishop in extending his
hands said he didn't know just how much of a
Methodist he, Window, was.
Rev. Bolles said: Let us take him on trial"
The Senator, who by the way, is very modest
before Methodist conference, said he proba-
bly, had better not say much until his proba-
ton ended, but thanked the conference for
this distinguished consideration.
Elder Gossard stated that N. Tainter sur
rendered his parchment and withdrew from
the conference.
AFTERNOON SESSION. 1851.
The afternoon was devoted to the adoption
Of reports of resolutions, among which was one
against Sabbath picnics and Sabbath desecra-
ton. The temperance question came up and
occupied nearly all the afternoon. After con-
siderable bottled up thunder had been explod-
ed, strong temperance resolutions were passed.
EVENING SESSION.
A full house at 100. Thanks were voted to
the bishop, the citizens of Winena, secretary
and railroads. The papers did not partake of
the thanks of the conference, excepting the
aepted treated this august body with tie. ut
most consideration.
WA. Miles was superanuated. ST, Sterrett
was announced as transferred to the California
conference.
Another collection, reading Of appoint
ments doxology, benediction, amen
ST. PAUL DISTRICT.
G. Brooks, presiding elder.
st. Paul, First church. Samuel j. Smith; Jack
son street, s. NJ. Davis; Grace church, d. G.
jennings; Clinton avenue, J. M. Teter; Red
Wing, VIM. @. Rice; Red Wing circuit, G. Ho-
bart; Lake City, Il. W. T. Wright; Zumbrota
Falls, supplied by A. Wolford; Hastings, h. J.
Crist; Hastings circuit to be supplied;
Bishop; Northfeld, G.. K. Hair; Dundaa, sup
piled by W. b. Matson; Cannon Falls, Silas
poles; Newport, j. S. Okey; Saltwater, David
BIice; Taylors Falls, J. Lam5erson; Wyoming
to be supplied.
John Stafford, agent of the Hamline uni
versity, and member of Jackson street quar-
terly conference.
MINNEAPOLIS DISTRICT.
T. NJ. Gossard, presiding elder. -@- -
Minneapolis, First church, Thos. McClary;
Seventh Street, J. R. Oreighton; Centenary, @.
A. Van Onda; Hennepin Avenue, J. F. Chaffee;
Washington Avenue, N. NJ. Learned; Franklin
q,
Gleason; Richfeld, I. NJ Marsh; Anoka, j. 81.
Macomber; Champlin, to be supplied; Mon
ticello, n. B. Smith; Clearwater, J. L. Farber;
Maine Prairie, to be supplied; Bethel. sup
piled by. W. P: Fenlason; Princeton,
AZ. Brock; Howard Lake, 9. H: Conway;
Delauo, supplied py Longley; Dassel, supplied
by A. G. McBree; Litchfeld. H. B. Hunt;
Forest City, N. B. Loot; Atwater, J. N. Henry
Paynesville, J. Doran; Shakopee, c. +. Mather
Glencoe, 4. G.. Wilson: Hutchinson, L. P.
Smith; Preston Lake, F. I. Fisher; Appleton,
J. T. Bean.
ow4ToNNA DISTRICT:
D. Cobb, Presiding Elder.
Owatonna, NJ. 8. Kaufman; Rochester, John
Whistler; Rochester circuit, s. Spates: Byron,
J. N. Akers; Kasson, e. R. Lathrop; Dodge
Center Geo. 81. Way; Waseca, Levi Gilbert;
Medford J. Barnard; Faribault, R. Forbes;
Faribault Circuit, G. T. Barkalos;
MorristOwn supplied by J. F. Tubbs; Water
willie to be supplied by s. B. Smith; Zumbrota,
Noah Lathrop; Pine Island, B. F. Kephart;
Blooming Prairie, A. c. Reynolds; Berlin, VIM.
Barkaloo; Alden and Freedom, A. Follensbee;
Albert Lea, J: w. Keeper; Austin, Alfred A.
Cressey; Austin Circuit, IL. F. Chester; Grand
Meadow, Il. Washburn; High Forrest L. Hall;
New Richmond, E. T. Lane.
.wNoNA DISTRICT.
VIM. Mckinley, presiding elder. -
Winona, Isaac Crook; Olive Branch and East
End, W. 81. Soule; Reeds and Wabashaw, J.
Door; Stockton, G. F. Garviu; St. Charles,
J. W. Barrett; Eyota. NJ. y. McNiff; Dover, ].
8. Crist; Marine, j. Hall; Plainview, L.. Wright:
Elgin, o. A. Phillips; Beaver. w. A. Putnam ;
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