The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-07-05
Somerset Conference.


church at North Arson, June rs and
27. The roll of The conference showed
8 churches represented and "a delegates
as follows Bingham, Rev. j. c.
Gregory, T. F, Houghton; Madison.
Rev. I. 5. Lewis, Rev. T. g. Mitchell.
Mrs. Benj. Weston; North New Port
land, DR.. W. H. Stevens; West New
Portlsnd, james Cornforth, Mrs. Mar.
in Strickland; East Madison. Rev. T
B. HIATT, Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford Stevens
Skowhegan, Rev. II. w. Kimball, Miss
Lizzie Currier, Mrs. L. w. Weston
Sorridgewock, Rev. j. A. Jones, Mr..
and Mrs. c. E. Warren; North Arson,
Rev. j. K. Kyle, Mrs. W. {. Emery,
[. II. SpauldiDg, Mrs. w. 5. Jones.
rhe morning session of the conference
opened Tuesday, at 10 30 O'Clock with
II devotional service led by Rev. j. f.
Kyle AT 10.45 o'clock Rev. I. e.
Mitchell of Madison was chosen mod
orator, and Rev. H. w. kimball OF
Skowhegan, scribe Committee OF
nominations, Revs. II. w. Kimball.
f. B. HIATT, T. S. Lewis. The courte-
lies of the meeting were extended to
Revs. +. L. Marsh of Waterville, II. S.
Ryder of North Arson, and j. Dins-
more of Auburn, ard other olergymen
and all others present. At II o'clock
the paper of Rev. Geo. F. Wright of
New Portland, who was unable to be
present, was read by Rev. j. C. Gregory
subject: Ideas of the Christian Life
hot wi t
After this helpful paper discussion
followed in which Revs. Marsh, Greg
DRY and Kyle took part. AT 2 O'clock
was held. Rev. T. B. HAITI read the
scripture lesson and season of prayer
followed, led by Rev. T. S. Lewis. At
2.l5 the reports of the churches were
given.
North Anson-A prosperous year.
Three new members added, one lost by
death. The present year has been the
first since the church was built that
we have had resident pastor. He has
heen with US six months. We have a
new bell, the church has been re- painted
and there Is money on hand to pay all
the expenses.
Bipgham-There have been no addi-
toGrs to the church the past year, but
there is a steady interest. The pastor
is working hard and doing much out.
side work. The meetings are well
attended. The Junior Endeavor has 6
membership of TO- There is good
degree of interest in the prayer meet
ings. The PASTORS salary has been paid
promptly without outside aid. A fail
has been held which Melted S120. The
church is free from debt.
Madison-Since the Methodists lost
their church they have united with US
in Sunday evening prayer meetings
Have had most helpful and interesting
seasons. Have been no additions to the
church during the year. Have raised
Il large amount of money, one item
being $50, which was sent to the Maine
Missionary Society. North New
Portland-Very good progress has been
made and the interest has increased
'lany additions to the church; $500
has been expended for the church. A
carpet and new blinds have been added.
West New Portland-The church has
passed through hard season the past
winter. Have to work under disadvant-
age. The distance from church makes
it difficult to hold many social meetings.
Have paid salary of pastor and always
had money in treasury. There have
been no additions. Lost one member by
death. The people are very unanimous
10 carrying on the work.
East Madison-Eight have Joined the
church during the year. The members
are widely scattered. Since January
have raised S25 for the Maine Missionary
society, $25 for India sutf 'rers and
$l65 for bell, all excepting $l7 being
contributed by the people of the com
munity.
dgewock-Siuce the other part
If the town has built up the population
has slipped away. The people are at u
distance from the church. One member
has been added. Have lost one. There
is widening interest, and the old
mother church of the county has held
her own during the past year.
Skowhegan-There ia an increase oil
interest since January, 8 members have
been added. Membership now is 204
4 church cabinet has been organized Il
lid 10 the work. The Forks-Doing
much good work. The other churches
of the county were not reported.
AT 2.45 O'Clock Rev. j. A. Jones gave
If the Christian Church. This wa.
followed by remarks by Rev. II. w
kimball and prayer by Rev. K. l.
Marsh.
At 3.15 o'clock Mrs. Levi Weston
took charge of the woman's meeting
and prayer was offered by Mrs. John
Dinsmore. Mrs. Weston read paper
IN Woman's missionary work in the
Churches. There are $40 women mem
bers of the churches in this county
The following report shows the work
done during the past year. The Forks
Have no organized missionary society
Mrs. Chas. Ball acts as collector. The
The church members have promised t
10 something for missions and somt
have pledged five cents month. The
work is hard ia this field as the mem
Iers are so scattered.
Caratunk-No organized society il
his church. Mrs. Lizzie Willard acts
ts collector. Have raised $500 fol
missions, $l,00 for each of the three
ocieties. Some have promised to pay
five cents month for the year. Have
sent $1,000 to the India sufferers
There is good interest in the church
Sunday school and Y. p. c. E.
Bingham-There is a union missionary
-ociety here. They have contributed
al they could for the differeht mission
ary societies. Very good work done
the past year, and society is in gooc
condition.
Solon-No society here and no collec
TOR. Collections are taken In the
church and sent to the societies by the
church clerk. One collection was fol
rho India auffarara