The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1882-03-23
American Bible Society.

The forty-frst anniversary of the Jackson County
Bible Society held at NJ. E. Church, in Jackson,
Ohio. Sabbath Evening March 12 1882
President J. W. Longbon in chair.
The exercises opened by reading of scriptures
by Rev. W. D. Cherington, followed with prayer by
Rev. j. r. Collier.
Song by the Congregation, No. 1s3. NJ. z. Hymnal.
The President appointed as Committee on nominal
tions the following persons-S. p Baldridge L. May
s. N. Lake, j. l.. Ramsey and J. NJ Evans.
Reading of minutes of previous anniversary by
Sec'y c. A. Atkinson
W. H. Nickel. depositary. read his annual report
and on motion received and copy ordered
filed with Society's papers.
Contributions not having been paid to the
treasurer. he was unable tn make a report.
The President then made some valuable remarks
touching the Importance of placing the Bible in the
hands all. He stated that the Bible printed in 2o
different languages and dialects. and demonstrated
that the American Bible Society is doing great
work.
The Society then addressed by John T. Moore,
Esq. The speaker laid down three propositions and
in clear and forcihle manner proved the truth of
each l. The Bible is fatal to Paganism 2. The Bible
is fatal 70 Ignorance. The Bible is fatal to Panthe-
ism and TO Infdelity of every kind The address
listened with attention. and at the close
thereof Rev. W. D. Cherngton moved that Mr.. Moore
be requested to furnish his address for publication
and that eacr of the county papers be requested
publish 1t. Motion carried.
On motion of Judge Fl. C. Miller vote of thanks
rendered Mr.. Moore for his able and instructive
| address.
Song by Congregation. No. 767. NJ. f. Hymnal.
The committee nominations reported as follows
President, j.. W. Longhon; Vice Presidents. The
Pastors of the cooperative churches Secretary. c.
A. Atkinson: Treasurer. s. NJ. Lake; Depositary. w.
Fl. Nickel; Executive Committee. A. W. Long, Elias
Crandall. s. E. Brookns, S. NJ. Pollock and J. A.
| Williams.
On motion the persons nominated were duly elected
Rev. J. r. Collier offered the following resolution
| Resofprd. That it is the sentiment of this meeting
that the Bihle should be used and read in the public
schools of our State.
| After remarks by Revs. Collier. Cherneton. Prof
| J. J. Allison and others. unanimously adopted
those voting rising to their feet and voting II
the negative. The President called meeting of thu
old and new Boards of officers, at his office, Mon
day. March IL. 1882. at o'clock p. NJ.
THE meeting concluded by the singing of the Dox
ology. and the pronouncing the Benediction by Rev
]. R. Collier.
MARCH 13 1882.
Official Board of Jackson County Bible Society me
at office of President J. w. Longbon, pursuant call
| There present-Pres. j. W. LOnghon. Vic
Presidents Rev. j. r Collier and Rev. W. D. Cher
ington. Sec'y G. A. Atkinson, Treas 8. NJ. Lake an
H. c. Miller representing outgoing Treasurer, an
F committeeman S. f. Brookins and S. NJ. Pollock.
Fl. G. Miller reported Indebtedness of s2s.66 du
Home Office at New York. and motion same wa
ordered to be paid He also reported balance In
40. and on motion the of $ls5 ordered
be sent to Dist Secy be placed to the credit of th
Society at New York.
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