Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26
AFTERNoON sEssIoN

AFTERNOON SESSION.
Ine Association met at the hour
appointed, with Elder Thomas Lester
in the chair. All voices joined in the
beautiful hymn, ssThat Awful Day
Will Surely Come" the sentiments OF
which placed the whole audience in
that state of calmness known to pre-
vail on such occasions. Prayer was
then offered by Rev. Henry Thomas,
On motion, the minutes of the morn
ing session were read.
After the recommendation of Bro.
Milton Turner by Bro. Frank Mar
shall, and on the presentation of his
license, he was cordially received by a
unanimous vote as member of our
faith and order.
On motion, the Constitution, Articles
ried.
They We're read, considered and ap.
proved.
At this juncture, Rev. Lewis Scott
entered the Association. On learning
OF his willingness to shoulder the re-
that may be placed upon
him by coming under the shadow OF
this "branch for Christi a thought
was suggested relative to his past
conduct.
Immediately followed a discussion
among the delegates amidst which
Rev. Lewis Scott arose and made a few
brief remarks concerning his Iabors in
the South during his stay there and
his determination to preach the un-
searchable riches of Christ. and then
absented himself from among the del
egates.
In point of justice to Bro. Scott.
and in accordance with the rules of
decorum, it was moved that the Mod
orator appoint a committee to investi-
gate as follows: 1st. The deficiency
OF the money placed in his hands for
the printing of the minutes some time
since, End. The cause of his not at
tending the annual Associations, in
which he was so much needed in the
past. Carried.
The committee consisted of the fol-
lowing brethren: Bro. Frank Sweezie,
of Pilot Knob; Bro. Frank Marshall,
of Bailey Station, and Bro. HI. J. Mat
thews, of Palmer.
On motion, a recess was taken until
the committee returned, as the clerk
was absent.
On motion, the reading of the COM
mittee's report was listened to, with
special interest.
COMMITTEES REPORT.
We, the committee appointed to In
vestigate the "Scott case - beg leave
to report, as follows:
1st. Viewing the matter Thoroughly.
we find that the money placed in his
hands was spent, but has been made
good by "him" since in the way of
carpenter work.
End. His acknowledg to things
relative to his conduct in the past is
very indefinite, though sufficient to
sustain the fact that his life has not
been a polluted one. We ask the As
sociation to grant his acceptance, and
pray God to strengthen him in the
faith whereby he has been made free.
A motion was then put before the
house, that no member shall speak
more than five minutes upon this sub
ject without the voice of the house.
@On motion, that Bro. Lewis Scott be
restored to full membership, was car
ried. "Go your way; behold I send
you forth as lambs amongs wolves.u
On motion, the letters of the various
churches were read.
A letter from Pilot Knob church was
presented by Bro. Frank Sweezie, del
dIiu Icdu. Ills clufcn reports
II members in full fellowship laboring
for Christ. None received and none
excluded. Frank Sweezie is first dea-
con and George Thomas second deacon.
A letter from Old Mines church pre-
sented by the pastor, III. Thomas, was
read. This church reports nine men,
bers living in brotherly love and har-I
mony. None received nor excluded.
The Sabbath school is progressing
nicely.
A letter from Bailey Station, or Mt,
Zion church, was presented by Henry
Thomas and read. This church has
twenty-five members in good stand
ing.
A letter from Lost Creek church and
presented by FL. j. Matthews, dele
gate, was read. This church reports
three members in full triumph of
faith, looking unto Jesus, Author and
Finisher of all things.
We regret to say that Belgrade and
Potosi churches by some cause failed
to send in their letters of recognition
TO the Association.
On motion and carried, that Bro.
Lewis Scott and Bro. Henry Thomas
constitute the Board of Presbyteries