Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-12
FREE BAPTlSTS;'
BoWdoin Conference Ia
b|es Resolutions For Union.
Re-aH|rms Opposition 10 Re-
submission Of PTohIbiiorylav.
Adopts Resolution upsn Death Of
Nathaniel S. Purinton,

Wdtn1nteI y purlnt0n.
Just before the close of the session
Thursday nooIN the Bowaoin conference
Of Free Bartists. voteds to Il Sble .resolu
lions favoring the union Of ahe BAPTIST
and Free .Bantist DENOMINATIONS The
reason given foF this attion WIS that the
various churches in the conference were
not fully represented at the gathering.
The session Thursday morning was
opened with a prayer and testimony SER
vice led by Rev. G. G. Junkins of Bow
dolnham Ridge. Rev. o. J. Guptil of
Bath opened a discussion upon the sub.
ject 'liow Shall We as a Conference Do
Our Young Peoples Work?" He was fol-
lowed by Rev. Horace H. Hayes Of Gar
| diner. After the discussion it was voted
that the matters of young peoples work
be referred to the executive committee;
that sum not to exceed $50 be appro-
priated to pay postage and necessary
travelling expenses and that Rev O. ].
Guptill he employed as secretary.
The question of denominational union,
particularly with the Baptist body, was
taken up by Prof. A. w. Anthony of Lew
iston, who spoke at some length upon the
reasons why Free Baptists should favor
a closer union with the Baptist denomi-
nation and asked a number of questions
answered in regard ITO the basis of the
proposed union, which now awaits the
ratification Of the various Free Baptist
bodies. Rev. A. T. Salley, D. D., spoke
in favor of such a union. Deacon r. M
Field Of Augusta spoke against the pro-
posed union Rev. l.. G. Tibbetts of Lis
bon. chairman of the committee on reso-
lutions, presented the following resolu-
tons:
Whereas, the proposition is before us of
the union of our missionary work with
that of the larger Baptist body, looking
forward to the ultimate union of the two
denominations,
Resolved. That the Bowdoin Conference
place itself heartily on record as favor
ing such plan, believing that it will be
conducive to more persistent, more ag
gressive and more effective service for
the Master.
Eav. o. G. Guptill of Bath called atten-
ton to the fact that but few of the Ii
churches present were represented by
their entire delegation. The Bath church
was only represented by it's pastor, but
had his church known that this resolu-
ton was to be brought before the con-
ference they might have all been present.
He did not think that it was wise to act
upon the resolution at tffss time Upon
motion of Prof. Anthony the resolution
was tabled, looking to action at some flu
ture meeting
The following officers were elected by
the Woman's Auxiliary Society:
Prsident-Mrs. r. G. Edwards. Tops
ham.
Recording secretary-Mjss Flora f.
Spear, Litchf1eld.
Corresponding secretary-Mrs. Nellie
Judkins, Lisbon.
Treasurer-Mrs. r. A. Furinton, West
Bowdoin.
Superintendent Cradle Roll-Mrs Ada
Prosser Lisbon Falls.
Helper agent-Mss Clara Purinton,
West Eowdoin.
At the afternoon session the following
resolutions were reported:
Resolved, That this conference has sus-
tanned an irreparable loss in the death of
Nathaniel S. Pnrinton. For many years
he wac the efficient clerk and a wise
leader In Bowdoin Conference.
Later as clerk OF General Conference
and as president of the various State as
sociations he contributed largely to tho
successful management of our organiza-
ton. We miss his wise leadership. his
brotherly Kindness and the inspiration Of
his steadfast Christian character.
Resolved. That we reaffirm our oppo-
sition to the efforts being made for the
resuhnassion Of the prohbitory law and
we call upon our citizens to support at
the polls only those candidates who stand
for the maintenance Of our present pro-
hibitory law and the vigorous enforce
ment of it by every lawful means.
Resolved, That we appreciate the hospi-
tality shown by the people of the Gardi-
ner church in entertaining this confer
ence and extend to them our hearty
thanks for their kindness.
"A. J. MARSH,
L. w. TIBBETTS,