The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-18
THE MErHoD1sr PRorEsrANrs.


signments for the Coming Year.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Sept. 1.-THE Methodist Protestant
conference reconvened in the Methodist Protest
ant Church this morning, at $3.50 o'clock. The
morning services were conducted by DR.. Flood,
of Jonesboro. After roli-call President Stack
house called for report from the committee on
unfinished business. This committee, as sup
Elementary to the temperance resolu-
tions adopted in yesterdays session, in
troduced resolutions strongly denuncia'
tory of the tobacco habit, which
were written and supported by John Nc Phail, of
Kendallvlle a candidate for Congress upon the
Prohibition ticket from the Twelfth district.
His speech was an earnest one and severely
criticised the minister who INDUCED in the use
of the filthy weed. His direct thrusts struck
hard, and aroused the ire of the members pres
emit addicted to the habit and the replies and
torss were quite interesting, if not exciting and
amusing. The adoption of the resolutions was
thought to be inexpedient by Rev Lineberry
and others of the leading members. There
was general feeling in the audience
that the resolutions should be adopted. They
were however, referred to special committee
for such amendment or recommendation as they
may see fit to make This discussion occupied
the greater part Of the forenoon
The afternoon session was quite largely at
tended but was of minor Importance in the
amount and character of business performed
1t was expected that the committee on stations
would report appointments, but they were not
ready, and will not report until morning
The committee on board of control of
the preachers and society made an informal re-
port, showing this society to be in fair condition,
but not so satisfactory as desired. This matter
was discussed at some length, and the commit
tee granted further time to prepare their formal
and final report.
Mrs. Love and Miss McShan, of Pendleton,
were introduced and welcomed to the conference
sessions Rev. Faulkner, of the NJ. E. Church
at New Corner, was also introduced and extend
ed the usual courtesies
Rev j. Fl. c. Mckinney, of Indianapolis was
elected railroad secretary for the ensuing year
The time and place for holding the next an
nual session of the conference was taken up for
consideration. 1t was urged that the time
should be changed to spring. owing to the fact
Of the fall session causing the year to begin
about the last of September, and the consequent
change of residence Of many ministers results in
practically DISTINGUISHING them at the polls at
the November elections The reason was good
one but upon vote being taken it was decided
to hold the next session at Mount Olive, Grant
county, beginning the third Thursday in August
1887 Conference then adjourned until evening,
when ordinary religious services were held.
The committee on stations have agreed on the
following assignments. This report is liable to
some change, but the committee is of opinion
that it will be adopted as submitted:
Indianapolis Distrtct-M Louden. Chairman.
Friendship station. s. NJ. Louden; Groveland cir
cult to be supplied; Indianapolis, First Church. w.
w. Lneberry Laura p. Julien; Liberty mission,
Alexander Baker; Mooresvie circuit to be supplied;
Morristown, James G. Smith; Pleasant Hill Samuel
NJ. Louden Sugar Creek John Heinz Toners Greek,
Ignatus Hook; Union circuit, Samuel j. Jones'
Evangehst-1saac Duckworth
Recommendations Bland, John Low J.
Proctor.
Muncie District-S Stanton, Chairman.
Elwood circuit George w. Boxeil; Dunlirk, Sey-
mour S. Stanton; Rogersville William FL. Rodgers;
Jalapa circuit, George w. Bundy; Jonesboro circuit
William II. Green Muncie circuit. Donald McEach.
circuit: Thomas E. Lancaster; Union Grove, d. s.
Boswell.
Superannuated- Samuel Lineberry, Joseph Boxell
and II. Fulton.
Fort Wayne District-F. NJ. Hussey, Chairman.
Harlan circuit, John McPhai!; Kendallvie circuit
+. M. Hussey; keystone circuit T. T. Ransopher;
New Haven circuit, John H. Weber; Plymouth La
fayette Coomer; Sarlonic, Jacob O. McLiu; st. Joe.
j. NJ. Langtry; Wabash, B. F. Sturgis.
Worthington District-J. r. Harrison, Chairman
Monroe circuit, John M. Breeves; Prairie James IT,
Harrison; Rchland. A. G. Mendenha West Union,
I. o. Written; White River, James Bailey Worth
ington, S. H. Flood
Superannuated-P. Hina and NJ III. Adams
Frankfort District-JV. G. Callahan Chairman
Burlington NJ S. Morrison Frankfort W. G. Cal
lahan; Grand Prairie A. G. w. Farmer Medaryville,
j. III. G. Mckinney; Michgantown VIM. H. Fisher;
Barclay.
The adoption of this report will be the princi-
pal work Of to -morrow's session.