The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-29
BAPTISTS OF INDIANA
Proceedings of the Second Days Session of
the Annual State Convention.
,pecial TO the IndianapoIis Journa,.

AURORA, Ind, Oct. 28.-The second days ses-
sion of the ffty-third annual State convention
of the Baptists of Indiana was called to order at
$50 this morning by the president, Rev. A
Blackburn. The devotional exercises were con-
| Quoted by Rev. VIM. Whitney, of Goshen. The
committee enrolment not being ready to re-
| port the convention proceeded to the election of
officers by reclamation. Rev. Alexander Black
burn, of Lafayette, was reelected president j.
j. W. Billingsley, of Indianapolis was elected
first vice-president, and NJ. Fl. Thomas, of Gal
weston, second president; Rev. R.
f. Neighbor, of Indianapolis, was reelected
recording secretary; Rev. l. N Clark, Indianap-
| oils, corresponding secretary and financial agent
and Arthur Jordan, Indianapolis, treasurer
| Rev. DR.. Jeffrey led in prayer for the divine
blessing upon the officers and convention A
telegram of greeting from Rev. j. K Wheeler
of Hartford Conn, lately of Terre Haute, was
read at this time.
| The ministers who had begun their pastorates
in this State since the last convention were
called to the platform, and Rev. A. Ogle.
pastorelect Of Franklin church, in an
eloquent address, welcomed them to In
diana, "a State with a great history and
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sionary work. State in which thousands are
destitute Of the gospel" This feeling address
was responded to in behalf of all in an appropr-
ate manner by DR.. Jeffrey, Of indianapolis, and
| DR.. Conger, of New Albany. Dr. Jeffrey, re-
terrine to the rowing habits of some ministers
said: 1--WE shall show our love for the State of
Indiana by staying in it." Dr. Conger spoke of
the changefulness of the minister's life: Here
| to-day and there tomorrow, and their depend
| ence upon God"
The following are the ministers who have set
tied IN Indiana since the last convention: Revs.
| Reuben Jeffrey. D. d., First Church. Indianap-
oils; o. t. Conger, d. d., New Albany; w. D.
| Weaver Marion; B. F. Giles. Salem: w. whitney.
Goshen; Ira D. Hall, Evansville: G. S. Skillmaf,
Madison; j. A. Kirkpatrick, Greensburg; j. K
| Shaft, Shelbyville w. X. Dennis, Muncie; F.
LIGHT, German Church, indianapolis: H. Nelson,
| Swedish Church, LaPorte; A. j. Mcconnell, Co
| lumbia City. This welcome is probably the most
interesting service of the entire convention.
| Rev.W. c. Learned of South Bend. reported as the
messenger of the Indiana State convention.
| Rev. JAS. Cooper, d. D., of Detroit, Mich, dis
Mission Society, reported as messenger from that
soa, D. D., N'V of rerr m H ss,@,
district secretary of the American Baptist For
eign Missionary Society, reported as messenger
| from that society. and Rev Norman Carr re-
ported as agent of Franklin College. FL. Thane
Miller, or Cincinnati, reported messenger
from the Ohio State convention; Rev II. A.
Smith. from the New York convention Rev. j.
A. Smith. d. d., of Chicago from the Illinois
convention
Rev. l. N. Clark, corresponding secretary,
| made most gratifying report During the
eleven months of his management he has brought
| the association out of debt, increased the work
and closed the year with a balance of $731 SO in
the treasury. The convention, by rising vote,
! adopted resolution Of thanks to Mr.. Clark.
The corresponding secretary reported: Miles
| travelled. TO- 100; sermons and addresses. 274
UnaE nYlny bAr
So, 8l4 81; churches contributing, $50; number of
missionaries appointed Ia; persons baptised, 60;
total remaining in treasury, 1871. So. The Gal
weston Church contributed the largest amount
| per capita-sixty nine cents. He recommended
State missionary to supply destitute places.
The report of the treasurer, Arthur Jordan,
| of Indianapolis was read by j. j. W.
| Billingsley.
| After the reports, Rev Mr.. Campbell, pastor of
| Aurora NJ e. Church, was introduced to the
convention. Mrs. j. B. Shaft, of Shelby Vile a
vocalist of rare powers, sung I'm Child of a
King" The committee on State convention
board was appointed AS follows: Rev. n. G.
| Smith, Kokomo; G. c. Graham, Oswego, and
| and B. j. Davis, Mitchell. They reported the
board as follows: Bedford, j. NJ Stalker; Bethel,
| .. L: Conger; Brownstown, Abe TT Ogle; Coffee
| Creek. no selection; Curry's Prairie, G. B. AL
| len: Evansville. Ira D. Hail. Flat Rock, w. c.
E. Vance; Freedom, G. P. Fuson: Friendship.
L. A. Clenenger; Fort Wayne j. REMOVER; Har-
| moEy. d. Simpson. Indianapolis, j. j.
w. Billingsley; Judson. M. H. Thomas;
Laughery, W S. Holman. jr; Long Run. j. l..
| w. Y. Monroe; Monticello j. G. Tedford; Mount
| Zion, NJ. S. Forsythe; Northern Indiana: j. S.
Louderback; Northeastern Indiana, D. S.
| Fletcher; Orleans j. K. Howard; Perry County
J. F. Wlnchell; Salamonie river. W. W. Tinker;
Sand creek. J. Fl. Stout; Tippecanoe. A. Black
burn; Union w. c. Johnson White Lick, J. Y
Crawford; Whitewater Valley. E. E. Beetles
Eastern (colored), r. Bassett; Western (colored),
w. FL. Anderson
The following committees were apponted
Time and place of next meeting. Revs H. L.
Stetson, T. G. Smith, E. E. Beetle and Messrs.
NJ. S. Forsythe and c. G. French. Resolutions,
Revs. 0. IT, Conger. D. D., j. NJ. Kendall an d
w. Y. Monroe and Messrs. W. c. johnson and
W. w. Lowe. At 11:30 the convention ad
| journed for prayer and conference. The singing
was conducted by H. Thane Miller of Cincin-
natl. Prayers were offered for Rev. E. Kirtley
pastor of Vevay, and for the wife of Rev w.
! Winans, who are very sick, without hopes of re-
covery. The convention adjourned with bene-
dictioD by Rev, g. B. Allen, sr.
In the afternoon the convention was called to
order at 2 P NJ Devotional exercises We're con-
Quoted by Rev. j. B. Thomas, of Mishawaka
| General discussion: What More Can Be Done
| Than We are Now Doing to Secure the More
| Rapid Evangelization of Indiana by the Bap-
| tlsts!, The discussion was opened uy Rev. w.
| W. Tinker, of Button He recommended;
| first. general missionary for the State; second
! to circulate leaflets with missionary information;
third systematic henevolence; fourth occupa-
| ton of the important centers.
Rev. Il. A. Clenenger. of Spencer, followed.
I He recommended more generous use of printers
ink in advertising religious work, and in scatter
| ing religious information.
At this point. Rev. Mr. Irwin, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church, was introduced to the con-
vention.
| The following resolutions we're presented by
! Rev. j. K. Howard, of Livonia:
Resolved, That we most heartily indorse the Ban
fist ministers and society whose purpose is to provide
financial relief home for aged intirn or disabled
| Baptist ministers and their families who are needy
| and worthy.
Resolved, That recommend that all our churches
contribute to this object at least Thanksgiving day.
| or the Sunday following.
| After earnest addresses by Rev. HI. L. Stet
| son. president Of the Aid Society Rev r