The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
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at Greensboro. He ts one or the ablest and most earnest preachers of the Confer ence He Is a son of the lamentea Judge W. P. Chiffon, who began his career at Tuskegee and worked his way to the head of the legal profession In Alabama. He was a great lawyer and polished gen. tlemaa, aud his son is following along in his footprints, winning flame and renown in the pulpit He is said to be one of the best and most effective of workers. He has been stationed in this city and has many friends here who are always glad to see him.
 Rev E. L. Crawford, who was sta tioned in this city in late years In charge of the South Montgomery Methodist Church, and who recently took a Mont- ferrsd to the Texas Conference, and is now stationed at Galveston. in charge of a large and wealthy church. The good words of his co-workers and former as- sociates in the Alabama Conference is the strongest plpof of his true worth. He Is rising voting preacher.
 Rev. B. r. Marshall is now stationed at Abbeville. He also had charge of the South Montgomery Church for year or so and did fine work there. He made many friends in Montgomery who are giving him a kind and cordial greeting.
 Rev. w. S. Street now of the Orrvilie church, also had charge of the West Montgomery Methodist Church in this city for term of years. He had the yellow fever here during the last epi- demic, and 1t was said to be his second case He is hard worker and 1t is said of him that he always leaves his churches in better condition than he found them. Revs. c. A. Rush of Union Springs. S. W. Roberts of Hurtsboro, J. B. Cum ming of Mobile and J. B. Roberts of Dothan have had charge of the Dexter Avenue Church and tlled the station with much ability and great .satisfa ction. They feel at home in his city. Rev. Walker Bancroft is one of the young preachers of the Conference. He married a Tuskegee girl fer a wife "and is a son of the eloquent and persuasive Dr. J. Bancroft.
 Rev. J. A. Peterson of Eufaula is one of the leading preachers of the Confer ence. Ills name Is a power of strength in Alabama, and he is sustaining 1t we'll as a pulpit orator and as a pastor. Dr. A. H. Mitchell, the father of the Conference, sends a kind and loving word of greeting to his associates and along with 1t his blessing. He is too feeble to be here.
 Hon, L. D. Godfrey of Gainesville Is a lay delegate to the Conference. He is a consistent church member aC well as statesman. and is said to be good work CT in the church. Hon. J. A. Wilkinson of Autaugaville is also a delegate nd he makes a good member. He has been elected to the lower House of the Legislature and the | training he has had ia the Conferepce | will stand hinn in good stead when he be. | gins his career In the House. MT. B. M washburn of, Montgomery Is the Trsasufer of the Conference. He l holds tho purse-strings and has held them | with tight grip for about twenty years. He is devoted to his duty and attends to it with energy and care, giving the fullest satisfaction.
 MT. W. F. Vandiver of this city Is a power in the Conference. Ne has suc- ceeded in business by hard. well directed licks and he runs his religion, as he does his business, in a methodical, systema tic manner. He is one of the leading lay members of the church.
 Dr. O. D. Smith of Auburn is one of the lay delegates, but he has not yet put in an appearance. He is one of the most useful and prominent members of the Conference.
 Mir. A. F. Burnett of Opelika is a dele gate to the Conference and one of the Assistant Secretaries. He has had large experience in clerical work. and is of great service to pr. Mason in his duties at the desk.
 Hon w. F. Striplin of Tallassee is also a delegate and is one of the active work CTS.
 Mir. c. G. Zirkle of Montgomery is one of the lay representatives frem the Dex- ter Avenue Church.
 Judge S. T. Fraser of Union Springs is attending the Conference and enjoying It's sessions.
 Hon. C. W. Thompson of Tuskegee reached the city from Washington Thurs day morning, and mas been in his seat ever since.
 Hon. W. L. Lancaster of Wetumpka is attending the Conference.
 
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