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MINUTES
OF THE
Eightieth Anniversary
OF THE
BROOIE AND TIOGA
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
HELD WITH THE
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
BINGHAMTON, N. Y.
June 9 and IO, 1903
Moderator, A. BERGEN BROWE, D. D., Binghamton, N. Y.
Clerk, ELEAZER OSBORN, Binghamton, N. Y.
Next session to be held the second Tuesday in June, 1904
with the Newark Valley Baptist Church at
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AMERICAN BAPTIST PUBLICATION SOCIETYCALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, Binghamton, N. Y.OFFICERS.
Moderator,
Rev. A. BERGEN BROWE,	D.	D_____Binghamton
Clerk and Corresponding Secretary,'
ELEAZER OSBORN_______________________Binghamton
Treasurer,
Rev. A. H. TODD--------------------  Binghamton
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Mrs. ELLEN DeLANO THOMAS----------------Maine
MISSIONARY COMMITTEE.
For One Year—
Rev. L. M. S. HAYNES, D. D. -. - Binghamton
Dea. C. D. MIDDLEBROOK--Binghamton
Dea. C. N. DAY ---------Lestershire
For Two Years—
Rev. J. M. CRANDALL------Lestershire
Rev. J. W. PHILLIPS, D.	D_Binghamton
For Three Years—•
Rev. RILEY A. YOSE_____________Owego
Rev. G. M. WHITTEMORE________Spencer
DELEGATES TO STATE CONVENTION.
Rev. F. O. Belden, Rev. Stephen Hancock, Rev.
G. N. Gates, Rev. George H. Thompson, Rev.
A. Bergen Browe, D. D., Rev. S. T. Harding,
Bro. Eleazer Osborn, Dea. C. D. Middlh-
brook.
NEXT ANNUAL MEETING
To be held with the Baptist Church at Newark Valley, N. Y.,
June 14th and 15th, 1904. Preacher of Introductory Sermon, Rev.
George H. Thompson, Binghamton; alternate, Rev. I. J. Wil-
marth, Union. Preacher of the Doctrinal Sermon, Rev. A. Bergen
Browe, D. D., Binghamton; alternate, Rev. Stephen Hancock,
Binghamton.CONSTITUTION,
Art. 1. This Association shall be known by the name of “Thu Broome and
Tioga Baptist Association,” and shall be composed of Baptist Churches <in fel-
lowship with the denomination, and each church shall be entitled to three dele-
gates, and one additional delegate to every fifty members.
Art. 2. This Association has no power as a legislative body. Its object is to
promote the glory of God in the awakening and conversion of sinners, the growth
of Grace in believers, and the advancement of the general interest of Zion. It
disclaims all power over the churches, so far as respects an interference with
their independence and discipline; yet we deem it our privilege to judge for our-
selves of the propriety of continuing any church in our connection.
Art. 3. This Association shall, by delegation of churches, meet annually on
the second Tuesday in June, at the place previously appointed, and shall be opened
with public worship of Almighty God. It shall hold such other meetings during
the year, as the body may direct.
Art. 4. The officers of the Association shall be a Moderator, Clerk, Treasurer
and Librarian. They shall be elected by ballot.
It shall be the duty of the Moderator to preside, to lead in all the transactions
of the meetings, and to see that order and decorum are observed by all members.
It shall be the duty of the Clerk to keep a fair and impartial record of all the
business transacted during the session, and to conduct the correspondence of the
Association.
The Treasurer shall receive all moneys belonging to the Association, keep an
accurate account of the same, and the objects for which they were designed:
pay them out according to the order of the Association, and make a report of the
state of the treasury before the close of each session.
The Moderator shall hold his office for one year; the Clerk, Treasurer and
Librarian at the pleasure of the Association.
Art. 5. Each church shall send with its delegates a letter to the Association,
containing an account of its numerical changes for the past year, statistics of its
Sunday Schools, and generally what relates to its peace and prosperity, together
with the whole number of members in communion, and money for Minutes. Any
church neglecting to do this for three years shall be dropped from the Minutes.
Art. 6. Churches desiring admission into this Association may apply by let-
ters and messengers; and, giving satisfactory evidence of being sound in doctrine
and correct in practice, they may be received, and, in token of the same, the
Moderator, in behalf of the Association, shall give them the right hand of fellow-
ship.
Art. 7. The Association, when convened, shall appoint the time and place of
the next annual meeting, and elect a person or persons to preach on the occasion.
Art. 8. The Constitution may be amended at any annual meeting of the
Association, provided such amendments were proposed at any previous annual
meeting.
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
1.	Association called to order by the Moderator, and the appointment of a
Committee of Arrangements.
2.	Reading of the Scriptures and Prayer.
3.	Presenting Credentials of Delegates.
4.	Election of Officers.
5.	Reading of the Rules of Order.
6.	Inviting Visiting Brethren to a Seat, by the Chair.
7.	Opening Sermon.
8.	Reading the Letters from the Churches.
9.	Miscellaneous Business and Reports of Committees.
1C. Devotional Exercises, Interspersed at the Direction of the Association.
11.	Reading and Correcting of the Minutes.
12.	Final Adjournment.—4—
RULES OF ORDER.
1.	At every sitting, business shall be opened and concluded with prayer by
the Moderator, or whomsoever he may request.
2.	Brethren present, invited to a seat with us, may debate on all subjects but
vote on none.
3.	No member of the Association shall absent himself without leave of the
Moderator.
4.	No subject shall be discussed without a motion is first made and seconded.
5.	No person shall speak more than twice on any motion without permission
of the Moderator.
6.	Motions made and lost shall not be recorded on the Minutes, except so
ordered at the time.
7.	Any proposition or motion, containing two or more points, shall be divided
at the request of any member, and the vote taken separately.
8.	The Minutes shall be leisurely read and corrected before the close of the
Association.
9.	These Rules shall be distinctly read by the Chair, immediately after the
organization of the Association.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, That any member of the Association, attending any other Associa-
tion with which we correspond, having a recent copy of our Minutes containing
his name, may be regarded as our delegate to such Association. -
Resolved, That the Treasurer of this Association be authorized to transmit
from time to time, the moneys that may be in his hands, to the several societies
for which they are designated.
Resolved, That in the judgment of this Association, due regard to the usages
of our churches, and to gospel order, demands that no person coming from another
denomination should enter upon the full function of the ministry among us, with-
out previous examination and approval by an Ecclesiastical Council, convened in
the usual manner; and further, that no person acting without such approval, can
be recognized by us as a minister: and that any church receiving the ministrations
of such unauthorized person, will thereby render itself liable to forfeiture of mem-
bership in this body.
Resolved, That we recommend the observance of the Monthly Missionary
Concert of Prayer in all the Churches of the Association, and that a collection be
taken at each of these meetings.
Resolved, That fully believing “sin is a reproach to any nation” and that
intemperance is an evil of such magnitude that it only needs to be seen to be
abhorred, we would recommend that it be considered the duty of each member of
the Association to labor in their respective fields for the cause of temperance
and the final extinction of the blighting powers of intemperance.—5—
MINUTES.
The Eightieth Anniversary of the Broome and Tioga Baptist
Association was held with the Calvary Baptist Church, Bingham-
ton, N. Y., on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 9th and 10th, 1903.
The first session opened at 10:30 Tuesday morning, with the
following delegates from the churches:
Binghamton First.—Pastor, Rev. J. W. Phillips, D. D.,Dea.
C. D. Middlebrook and wife, Dea. W. H. Wilkinson and wife, Dea.
Wylie Salisbury and wife, Dea. H. S. Martin and wife, Dea. J. A.
Rider and wife, Dea. A. J. McCreary and wife, W. H. Eastwood
and wife, Mrs. J. W. Phillips, Mrs. M. S. Nelson, Eleazer Osborn.
Binghamton Calvary.—Pastor, Rev. Stephen Hancock, Dea.
H. A. Hamblin, Dea. Albert L. Smith, Truman L. Cook, Mrs. L.
Cox, Mrs. C. J. Moffatt, Mrs. C. Murphy.
Binghamton Conklin Avenue.—Pastor, Rev.. A. Bergen
Browe D. D., Charles D. Pendell, L. H. Hodge, Mrs. H. Bartlett,
Mrs. E. Eade, Mrs. A. Bergen Browe, Mrs. J. H. Whit beck.
Binghamton Grace.—Pastor, Rev. A. H. Todd, Dea. E. T.
Smith, Mrs. A. H. Todd, Mrs. L. D. Duren.
Binghmton Main Street.—Pastor, Rev. F. O. Belden, Dea.
O.	P. Bradley, Dea. A. F. Mann, Mrs.Monroe, Mrs. Thompson, Rev.
L.	M. S. Haynes, D. D., Mrs. L. M. S. Haynes.
Binghamton Park Avenue.—Pastor, Rev. George H. Thomp-
son, Wilber C. Brink, Dea. A. B. Corby, LaRoy Hollister, Miss
Flossie Aldrich, Mrs. Jessie Brooks.
Candor.—Pastor, Rev. J. C. Rooney, Dea. Warren Tuttle, D.
P.	Jackson, Mrs. Fremont Kirk.
Castle Creek.—Pastor, Rev. George Pope, Dea. Ambrose
Gray, Talcott Alderman, Floyd Stampfler.
Conklin.—Pastor, Rev. E. P. Brigham, C. B. Weld, Mrs. C. B.
Weld, Mrs. E. P. Brigham.
Fairfield.—Pastor, Mrs. A. F. Crawford, Dea. Alanson
Mead, Dea. Fayette Mead, A. F. Crawford.
Halsey Valley.—Pastor, A. F. Cornish.
Kill a WOG.—Pastor, W. H. Dickens, Dea. S. S.Hults, Dea. R.
M.	Richardson, Mrs. Eliza Davis.
Lestershire.—Pastor, Rev. J. M. Crandall, *Rev. Thomas
Owen, Dea. C. N. Day, Dea. E. D. Sutton, Mrs. C. N. Day, S. J.
Travis, Lois M. Bunting'.Lisle First.—Pastor, Rev. S. T. Harding, Dea. George D.
Landers, Mrs. Geo. D. Landers, Charles Nicholson, Mrs. S. T.
Harding.
Maine.—Pastor, Rev. G. N. Gates, George H. Thomas, Mrs.
George H. Thomas, Mrs. H. E. Ingals, Mrs. G. N. Gates.
Newark Valley.—Pastor, *C. W. Robinson, Dea. R. C.
Smith, Mrs. R. C. Smith, Asa Blair, Mrs. Mary Blair, Mrs. Alice
Dean, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Hollister.
Owego.—Pastor, Rev. Riley A. Vose, Dea. John Jones, W.
W. Ball, Mrs. W. W. Ball, John J. Belknap.
Port Crane.—Supply *Mr. E. E. Lowans, Dea. Wm. W.
Sherwood, David Barner.
Port Dickinson.—Pastor, T. Pert Gates, Dea. Wickliffe Jones.
Spencer.—Pastor, *Rev. G. M. Whittemore.
Straits Corners.—Pastor, Rev. A. F. Cornish.
Tioga and Barton.—Pastor, Rev. W. E. Coles, Dea. J. H.
Drake.
Tioga Center.—Pastor, Rev. A. F. Cornish, J. G. Quirin,
Mrs. J. G. Quirin, Mrs. A. F. Cornish.
Union.—Pastor, Rev. I. J. Wilmarth, Dea. Ezra Orcutt, Mrs.
I.	J. Wilmarth, Mrs. Ezra Orcutt, Mrs.- Orcutt.
Vestal Center.—Pastor, Rev. I. J. Wilmarth, A. J. Lester,
Mrs. A. J. Lester.
Van Etten.—Pastor, Rev. L. -S. Green.
West Danby.—No pastor.
West Nanticoke.—Pastor, Rev. G. N. Gates, Dea. Chas.
Smith, F. L. Harvey.
West Owego Creek.—Pastor, Rev. W. J. Tower, Mrs. Willis
E. Hover, Mrs. Milden Mead, Lottie Casterline.
Whitney’s Point.—Pastor, Rev. S. T. Harding, Mrs. S. T.
Harding, Mrs. G. W. Livermore, Hermon D. Smith, Julien S.
Hyde.
Willseyville.—Pastor, *Rev. A. B. Woodworth.
Churches 31, pastors 24, supplies 1, delegates 131, resident
ministers 10.
The Association was called to. order by Rev. Riley A. Vose,
the Moderator of last year at 10:30 A. M.
All joined in singing “Coronation.”
Rev. L. M. S. Haynes, D. D. read a part of the 2d Chapter of
Acts and led in prayer.
The Moderator appointed the following as a Committee of
Arrangements for this session, Rev. Stephen Hancock of the Cal-
vary Church, Rev. George H. Thompson of Park Avenue, Rev. W.
J.	Tower of West Owego Creek.
(*) Denotes Absent.
Licentiates are in Italics—7—
The Association proceeded to the election of a Moderator, and
it resulted in the choice of Rev. A. Bergen Browe, D. D., of the
Conklin Avenue Church. The Rules of Order were then read by
the Chair and visitiDg brethren were invited to a seat with us. The
invitation was accepted by Rev. C. M. Tower of the State Conven-
tion, Rev. J. C. Auringer, Cortland, Vincent Barrett Fisk of Ham-
ilton, N. Y., Prof. F. L. Lamson of Montour Falls, Rev. H. H.
Clouse, Mountain View, Oklahoma, Rev. J. L. Pratt, Albany, N.
Y., Rev. John Davis, Binghamton, Rev. Charles Briggs, Rev. H.
M. Pogson, N. Y. City, Rev. E. D. Hammond of Marathon, now of
this city.
Preceding the annual sermon, the scriptures were read by Rev.
I. J. Wilmarth, and Rev. J M. Crandall offered prayer, .after
which the Rev. F. O. Belden of the Main Street Church preached
the introductory sermon, from the text, Psalms 24:7, subject “The
King of Glory,” of which the following is an outline:
Our lesson probably commemorates the coming up of the ark of
God from the house of Abinadab to Jerusalem. But its application
is much broader. It can be well applied to every advance move-
ment of the people of God. Wherever the King enters in glory
there the gates need to be opened. To-day we apply the truth to
the present time.
First, the waiting king.—The waiting king is a conqueror. He
comes victorious. This is so true of our Master. Christ’s whole
life was one of victory. Victorious in time of temptation, in His
ministry, never a defeat in all His effort, victorious in garden and
above all victorious in the grave. Our King is a conqueror. Then
He waits for us to open the door—the gate. He will not force an
entrance. He will not climb up some other way. He represents
himself as standing at the door of his church and knocking. He
wants to give power and glory to us and will do so if we let Him
in. But He will not stoop . to enter. The lintels must be lifted.
Full place must be given to Him.
Second, the glorified king.—He is glorified by coming in. That
is, men see and realize His glory. This is one of the needs of to-
day. How men need to realize His glory. To realize His power
and presence in the church. “Thou that dwellest between the
Cherubim shine forth.”
Third.—His coming in is the glory of His church. What is the
church without Him? But with Him she is the God given organiza-
tion to carry the message of life and power to men.
The letter from the Calvary Church was read in which a hearty
welcome was extended to the Association, to their church, their
hearts and their homes, also giving a condensed history of their
church which was, organized nine years ago last March. The Com-
mittee of Arrangements reported in part recommending how vacan-
cies should be filled. It not being noon, the reading of the letters
from the churches was commenced and six of them were read.
The Committee on Entertainment announced their arrangements
for serving dinner and supper in the Sunday School room of the
church, and they served very fine and generous meals. The session
was then adjourned until two o’clock, after prayer and benediction
by Rev. J. C. Auringer of Cortland, a former pastor in the Associa-
tion.-8—
TUESDAY AFTERNOON SESSION.
Prayer and praise service conducted by Rev. T. P. Gates. The
Committee of Arrangements made a farther report which was
accepted and adopted.
The Moderator named the following Standing Committees:
On Resolutions—Rev. George H. Thompson, Rev. S. T.
Harding, Dea. C. D. Middlebrook.
On State of Religion—Rev. F. O. Belden, Rev. George H.
Thompson, Rev. W. J. Tower.
On Obituaries—Rev. J. C. Rooney, Rev. S. T. Harding, Rev.
A. F. Cornish.
TO Nominate Members of Missionary Committee—Rev.
George Pope, Rev. L. S. Green, Rev. W. E. Coles.
On Next Session—Rev. G. N. Gates, Rev. I. J. Wilmarth,
Brother W. H. Dickens, Dea. E. H. Hollister.
To Audit Treasurer’s Account—Brethren W. W. Ball,
Dea. Ezra Orcutt, L. H. Hodge.
On Admission of Churches—Rev. J. W. Phillips, D. D.,.
Rev. E. P. Brigham, Dea. Robert Smith.
Advisory, Committee on Ordinations, etc.—Rev. A. Bergen
Browe D. D., Rev. F. O. Belden, Rev. Riley A. Vose.
Brother Vincent Barrett Fisk of Colgate University, and
representing Dr. H. S. Lloyd, presented the claims and needs of the
Education Society of the State of N. Y., in a very clear and force-
ful manner.
He was followed by Prof. F. L. Lamson, principal of Cook
Academy, who spoke in behalf of this growing and flourishing
institution of learning, a Baptist Academy. He was interesting in
his statements and gave much information in reference to the school.
The reading of the church letters was again resumed, the Clerk
being ably assisted by Brother Todd in this work. After getting
as far down the list as Port Dickinson Church, Rev. A. F. Cornish
and his wife sang “No, Not One.” The reading of the letters was
again continued, but for a short time, when Rev. J. M. Crandall
at the request of the Moderator, extended a warm and cordial greet-
ing to the following new pastors who have come into the Associa-
tion during the year: Rev. F. O. Belden of Main Street, Rev. J. C.
Rooney of Candor, Rev. W. C. Coles of Tioga and Barton, Rev.
A. F. Cornish of Tioga Center, and Rev. I. J. Wilmarth of Union.
On recommendation of the Committee of Arrangements, and by
vote of the Association, the farther reading of letters was deferred
until to-morrow, to make way for the Womens Missionary Societies
and the meeting was turned over to them.
After the close of the Missionary Meeting, the Rev. J. C.
Rooney led in prayer and the Association stood adjourned until
7:30 this evening.—9—
TUESDAY EVENING SESSION.
The Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. S. T. Hard-
ing and the singing was in charge of Revs. Depfer and Wilmarth.
Rev. H. W. Pogson of New York City, presented the needs of
the Aged Ministers Home at West Farms. He gave a detailed
statement of the Home and then of the beneficiaries, it is aiding,
three of whom are in this Association and so we should have a
special interest in the institution. A collection was taken for the
Home amouning to $8.03, also a pledge made of $5.00.
Miss Jennie Edmonds then favored us with-a solo, entitled
^The Bells of Seville.”
The Rev. C. M. Tower spoke on “The Purpose, Progress and
Perplexities of the State Convention.” He was very interesting
and gave many statistics for the past fifteen years of the Conven-
tion’s history.
Rev. H. H. Clouse of Mountain View, Oklahoma, a missionary
of the Home Mission Society among the Indians, gave us one of
the grandest and most interesting addresses we have had in many
years.
Announcements were made in reference to the entertainment of
delegates over night, etc.
After prayer and the benediction by Rev. J. W. Phillips D. D.,
the Association was adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o’clock.
WEDNESDAY MORNING SESSION.
The Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. G. N. Gates
of Maine.
The Treasurer read his annual report which was accepted, the
Auditing Committee having already reported that they had exam-
ined the Treasurer’s report and found it correct.
The Committee on Resolutions made their report through Rev.
George H. Thompson, who had been appointed on the committee
to fill a vacancy. ( See report of Committee on Resolutions.)
The reading of the letters was again resumed and this time they
were finished.
The Committee to nominate members of the Missionary Com-
mittee reported, recommending that the Rev. Riley A. Vose, and
Rev. G. M. Whittemore be nominated to succeed themselves for the
term of three years. Their report was accepted and adopted.
The report of the Clerk in account with the Association and his
report as Corresponding Secretary were read and adopted. ( See
reports.)	'
The report of the Committee on Obituaries was read by Rev. S.
T. Harding of the committee, and was adopted. (See report.)
Following the reading of the report, the Rev. R. T. Gates led
the Association in, prayer.-10-
The Committee on the next Annual Session reported, recom-
mending* that we accept the invitation of Newark Valley Church to
meet with them on the 2d Tuesday of June, 1904, and that the Rev.
George H. Thompson be the preacher of the opening sermon, and
that Rev. 1. J. Wilmarth be the alternate. That the Doctrinal ser-
mon be preached by Rev. A. Bergen Browe D. D. and that Rev.
Stephen Hancock be the alternate.
The report was accepted and adopted.
The resolutions in reference to aid for Cook Academy after some
discussion, were on motion referred to a coma ittee of three to in-
vestigate and report. The committee named was Rev. J. W. Phillips
D. D., Rev. P. O. Belden and Rev. J. C. Rooney.
The Missionary Committee made a short verbal report, that
was adopted.
Dr. Phillips, chairman of the Committee on receiving churches
into the Association, reported recommending that the new church at
Halsey Valley, organized Sept. 24, 1902, and duly recognized by a
council on May 22, 1903, be received into the Association. The
report was accepted and adopted, and the church was welcomed
into the Association by the Moderator through Brother J. G.
Querin of the Tioga Center Church, the pastor of the new church
not being present.
The letter from the Halsey Valley Church was then read.
The following were appointed delegates to the State Convention
to be held in Elmira next October: Rev. F. O. Belden, Rev. Stephen
Hancock, Rev. G. N. Gates, Rev. George H. Thompson, Rev. S.
T. Harding, Rev. A. Bergen Browe D. D., Brother Eleazer Osborn
and Dea C. D. Middlebrook.
Rev. J. W. Crandall offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That the time of preaching the Doctrinal sermon for
next Association be fixed for Tuesday evening.
The resolution was adopted.
After the reading of Scripture and Prayer by Rev. J. W.
Phillips D. D., the Doctrinal sermon was preached by Rev. Riley
A. Vose of Owego,- from 1st Timothy, 3d,	15th, the text
being the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the
truth. An outline of his remarks is as follows:
Every age has its own truths which need emphasis. This age is
no exception. Some of these truths specially adapted to our age,
I shall endeavor to point out. The church is God’s appointed
agency for the proclamation of these truths.
1.	The Fatherhood of God, and the Brotherhood of man. This
truth is related to all missionary efforts, and also to social troubles.
Capital and labor troubles will find their solution in these doctrines.
2.	Sin and Redemption. Sin and “the fail of man” have been
seen not to conflict with the ruling theory of evolution, rather that,
to understand man in his present condition a place for “the fall”
is a necessity. If man is a sinner he needs a Savior. Regenera-
tion is also a necessity. When biology is receiving such attention,
great is the opportunity for the church to emphasize those doctrines.—11
3.	Immortality. Questioning and doubt about the future of
the individual are found on every hand. Here again is the church’s
opportunity to preach not Plato's argument for immortality, but the
teachings of the New Testament concerning everlasting life.
4.	Spiritual Supremacy. In this material age what truth needs
more emphasis than the supremacy of the spiritual. “A man’s life
consists not in the .abundance of the things which he possesseth.”
Faith, hope and love are possessions not to be estimated by dollars
and cents. In the long run the spiritual man rules his fellows.
5.	Bible. Criticism and more light have changed our views
somewhat concerning the Bible. No longer can we believe in verbal
inspiration. Ecclesiastes and John are not of equal value, nor on
same plane. So also other opinions concerning the Bible are no
longer held. But it is still the Book of books. It is the inspired word
of God. When there is such a vast amount of reading as to-day,
the Bible may be neglected. Its value needs to be emphasized. Its
truths taught.
A bill of $5.50 was presented for printing the programs and pos-
tage on them. A collection was taken, and later on another was
taken, the bill paid and $1.17 extra, which was turned into the
Minute fund.
Prayer and benediction by Rev. E. P. Brigham, after which the
Association adjourned until 2 P. M.
WEDNESDAY AFTEROON SESSION.
Praise service and Devotional exercises were conducted by
Rev. John A. Davis of Lester shire.
The Rev. Charles Briggs, our Missionary to the Philippines,
delivered an address on the condition and situation of the mission-
ary work in these new Islands that have so lately come into our
possession. His story was simply marvelous and it was exceed-
ingly interesting and wonderful. Very much has been already
accomplished and there is now an “opem door” for a great work.
The following were appointed a Committee on Program for
next year: Rev. C. W. Robinson, Rev. S. T. Harding and Rev.
W. J. Tower.
The report of the Committee on the State of Religion was read
by Rev. F. O. Belden and adopted. (See report.)
The following resolution or recommendation was presented by
Rev. F. O. Belden and was adopted:
We recommend that the letters of the Association be prepared
and sent to the Clerk at least two weeks before our annual gather-
ing and that the statistics of the various churches be from May 1st
to May 1st of each year.
The Minutes were then read for correction and approved.
On motion of Dr. Haynes the Association adjourned.
Prayer and benediction by the Moderator.
The Calvary Church during the past year has been much
improved throughout and an addition built on which serves as a
prayer room and is used by the Primary Department of the Sunday
School. The church building is neat and commodious, and theladies of the church had made it attractive and inviting by decora-
tions and an abundance of flowers and potted plants. The church
is prospering greatly under the able leadership of their pastor,
Rev. Stephen Hancock, who is an earnest and faithful worker and
has done a great work here. The ladies served a bountiful and
generous dinner and supper each day of the session and everything
was done for the comfort of the delegates that could be thought of,
and all left with most pleasant memories of this the Eightieth Anni-
versary of our Association.
REV. A. BERGEN BROWE, Moderator.
Eleazer Osborn, Clerk.—13—
REPORTS.
CLERK AND CORRESPONDING SECRETARY.
The clerk in accouut with the Association.
DR.
Balance on hand from last year__________________________$	50
Received of Treasurer at Association June 10th__________ 38 25
Received from Nanticoke Church June 16__________________ 75
Received from Conklin Avenue Church additional June 17__	2 00
Received from Park Avenue Church July 21st______________ 1 50
Received from First Baptist, Binghamton, Aug. 4th_______ 10 00
Received from Calvary Church, Aug. 22___________________ 2 00
Deficit___________________________________________ 1 74
Total_________________________________________ $56 74
CR.
Paid Branday for printing Minutes____________________________$42	50
Paid express, postage, etc. on Minutes________________________ 3	00
Paid for cut of Rev. R. A. Washburn for Minutes_______________ 3	50
Paid Clerk for services, etc__________________________________ 5	00
Paid for postage on Minutes to Cor. Sec’y, Societies and
Educational Institutions______________________________ 129
Paid for envelopes for Minutes and stationery, etc.____ ____ 70
Paid for printing letters to Clerks and pastors_____________ 75
Total____________________________________ $56 74
Your Corresponding Secretary has endeavored to conduct the
correspondence of this body fully and properly. He has sent our
Minutes to all of the Corresponding Secretaries .of the forty-three
Baptist Associations of the state, and to all of our Societies, Edu-
cational Institutions and others entitled to receive them so far as
he was able to, and has received in return the Minutes of thirty-
two Associations of this state.
As I have nothing new to communicate to you aside from what
I have given you in former reports, I beg to be excused this time
from any extended report, the first time I have failed to make one
since I have been an officer in the Association.
Respectfully submitted,
ELEAZER OSBORN, Cor. Sec’y.
COMMITTEE ON STATE OF RELIGION.
Your Committee on State of Religion would submit the follow-
ing report:
By reviewing the letters and statistics we notice that during the
past year 184 have have been baptised and one new church has been
received into the fellowship of the Association; but when the num-
ber of deaths and removals are considered the membership of the
Association remains about the same.—14—
We note with pleasure that all the churches of the Association
were represented by letter and all but two by delegates. We are
sorry to hear so many despondent notes in these letters when the
facts did not seem to warrant it. We would call the attention of our
brethren to the truth that the religion of Christ is a religion of
hope, and the promise is that His word shall not return unto Him
void. We believe these conditions need not be permanent, but that
with earnest, prayful effort this cry of sorrow may be changed to
the reapers harvest song of joy.
We would recommend that when in need these needy fields call
on the Missionary Committee for evangelistic aid and when the
state cannot give the needed assistance that the pastors of the
Association hold themselves in readiness to aid our weaker churches
at the call of the Missionary Committee.
F. O. BELDEN,
)
G. H. THOMPSON, f
Committee.
REPORT OF FOREIGN MISSIONARY
SOCIETY.
The work of the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society was pre-
sented under the able direction of Mrs. E. P. Brigham of Conklin,
Pres., of the Women’s Circles. After prayer by Mrs. C. N. Day of
Lestershire, a very interesting report of the annual meeting of the
Western N. Y. Society, held at Geneva, N. Y., was given by Mrs.
M. S. Nelson of the First Church, Binghamton.
Interest was then centered in the address given by Mrs. M. L.
Bishop of Worcester, Mass., a “Field Worker” for Foreign Mis-
sions. Her address revealed a “Mine” of original and helpful
suggestions for successful work in local Circles, interwoven with
many items of interest concerning the work on the Foreign Field.
A welcome adjunct of the Associational gathering was the large,
supply of new literature sent by the W. B. F. M. Society at Bos-
ton. The Women’s Circles, Farther Lights girls and children’s
bands were enabled by God’s grace to contribute the total sum of
$762.91 for Foreign work during the year ending March 31st, 1903.
MRS. HENRY S. MARTIN, Sec’y.
HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
At the beginning of the woman’s hour Mrs. L. M. S. Haynes
made some introductory remarks regarding woman’s work in Home
Missions, followed by prayer by Mrs. E. P. Brigham, and a. paper
on appreciation of the work, read by Mrs. C. D. Middlebrook.
We were very fortunate in having with us Mrs. Nellie L.
Bishop of Chattanooga, Tenn.
One of our missionaries among the negroes, who gave us a very
excellent address, with some pathetic incidents but withal a very
hopeful view of her work among the colored people.
A talk which must stimulate our women to more earnest
endeavor along missionary lines.
An encouraging report of the work done in the Association for
the year closed the Home Mission hour.
MRS. C. E. BLISS, Sec’y.
OBITUARY COMMITTEE.
From the stern hard lessons of life we learn that all joy is
mingled with sorrow, and
“There is not a string attuned to mirth
But has its chord in melancholy/’
From the pages of every Associational minutes we read, the—15—
solemn words “In Memoriam” and many are the names enclosed
within these black lines of mourning.
Again we devote a little space to the memory of those who have
fallen asleep in Jesus, and at the same time we lift our hearts in
gratitude to our Heavenly Father that the number is not so large
as it has been some other years.
As we turn our thoughts for a moment to the memory of those
of our number whose faces we see no more, through the rifted
clouds of the present we see the brightness of the future and we can
say with the beloved apostle “All things work together for good to
them that love God.”
The total number of deaths reported this year is 57 against 67
last year.
Most of those who have departed this life during the past year
had reached the fullness of a ripe old age, while a few have been
called in the strength of years.
Among the younger members whose loss we mourn should be
mentioned the name of our late lamented brother, Charles Deming,
who gave up his life while so faithfully and earnestly laboring for
souls in the mountains of South America. But few lives among us
are so pure, so noble and so self-sacrificing as his.
May the loving Christian examples of our lamented be an
inspiration to us to higher, nobler and holier living.
S. T. HARDING, }Committee-
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.
Your Committee on Resolutions would submit the following
report
Whereas, The salvation of the souls of men is above every
other consideration. Therefore,
Resolved, That we the members composing the Broome and
Tioga Association lay ourselves on God’s altar for service in the
coming year as never before, even a living sacrifice, holy and
acceptable unto God, which is our reasonable service.
Resolved, That we by precept and example discourage in
every possible way all Sabbath desecrations.
Resolved. That the license saloon is an insult to God, an
outrage upon humanity and a great hindrance to the church and
the spread of the Gospel, all Christian citizens should pray, talk
and vote for its speedy overthrow.
Resolved, That this Association commend the work of all the
charitable societie j of our denomination to the thoughtful and
prayerful consideration of the churches.
Resolved, That we tender our hearfelt thanks to the Calvary
Church and Society and particularly to the ladies for the handsome
way in which they have decorated the church and for the kind and
generous way they have entertained us during the convention, to the
pastor and trustees of the church for the use of their house of
worship, to the Moderator for his sweet spirit and pleasant smiles
and to the Clerk for his patience and faithfulness, to those who
have led in the singing, and for the solos rendered and to all who
have assisted in making this convention one of precious memory.
S. T. HARDING,
GEO. H. THOMPSON, \ committee.—16—
HON. GEORGE SHERWOOD.
The Hon. George Sherwood was born in McDonough, Che-
nango County, N. Y., January 21st, 1821, and died in Binghamton,
May 24th, 1903, in the eighty-third year of his age. He was bap-
tized sixty-one years ago by the late Rev. R. A. Washburn, into
the fellowship of the Baptist Church at Genegantslet Corners, (now-
extinct or merged into other Baptist Churches) and later was a
member of the church at Upper Lisle. He removed to the town of
Windsor in this county in 1857, and while there was a member of
the Baptist Church in that place. Thirty-seven years ago, he came
to Binghamton and became a member of the First Baptist Church,—17—
where he served faithfully and was an honored and valued mem-
befi. In 1894, oh the Org a iiiz at ion of the Park Avenue Church, he
became a constituent member of that church. In all of his church
life of more than three score years, he was an earnest and faithful
laborer in his Master’s service and was ever ready to do any work
that he could to promote the interest of the church and to advance
the cause of Christ. To this end he contributed liberally of his
money, his time and his talents, of which he was abundantly
resourceful. In him his pastor always found a true, wise and help-
ful counselor, and he was ever ready to render any assistance he
could. He was a ready and an earnest speaker, and very often
occupied the pu]pit of the pastorless churches in a very acceptable
manner. He was kind and good to the aged and infirm and often
conducted religious services in the homes of those who were unable
to attend church.
He was a man of strong and deep convictions, ever battling for
the right, and yet he always did it in his quiet, unassuming, yet
firm and impressive way. He only wanted to know what was right
and from that he never swerved in the path of duty. His Christian
home life in the family was delightful and winning, and his children
now look back upon it with sweet pleasure and the kindliest remem-
brances.
In public life he was most highly respected and admired, and
his integrity was never questioned in any way or manner, for he
always lived above reproach, and was as consistent, firm and true
in all his public duties and matters entrusted to him as he was in
his private and church life. He held the office of Supervisor of his
town when the present County Poor House was erected, and was
one of the committee in charge of, g,nd entrusted with that work.
He represented the county in the State Legislature for the years
1874 and 1875, and there was the crowning work of his life, for in
that body, through his earnest, heroic and indefatigable efforts, he
secured the passage of the bill and the appropriation from the state
that gave to us and this section of the state, the Susquehanna Val-
ley Home of this city for orphan and destitute children, one of the
worthiest institutions of its kind in the country. When others said
to him he could never succeed in accomplishing these measures, he
only worked the harder and adopted other methods and was untir-
ing in his efforts to carry out his long cherished plans, and he left
no stone unturned, but from the Governor and the leading politi-
cians of both parties, down to the individual members he continued
his persistent and unceasing efforts until they were crowned with
abundant success. In this matter as in all others he was interested
in, he had the respect and confidence of the leading men of the Leg-
islature. They felt that he was right and they admired his per-
severance, his courage, his energy and his integrity of character.
He succeeded in his efforts and was one of the trustees of the Home
from that time until his death. He was a recognized leader in the
temperance cause and was much sought for to address the people
upon this subject far and wide. He was always very earnest, enter-
taining and interesting in his addresses and it was a pleasure to
listen to him.
But that voice is hushed and silent forever, and yet it lives
and will live and will be with us through life. He has gone to his
rich reward, and although we miss him so much here, we thamk
God for his life, so full of pleasant memories and kindliest deeds.
The end came but he was looking for it. and it was not unexpected
to him. He was fully prepared for the last great change. On
Sunday afternoon, May 24th, the summons came, and just as the
sun was sinking behind the western hill, quietly and as peacefully
as the gathering shadows of the evening, he fell asleep in Jesus.
r ‘^Blessed sfeepY f rom whichmo^e-cver jv^ke to . weep.—18—
Their labors have ended; and they have entered into rest.
IN METVIORIAM.
NAME.	CHURCH.	AGE.	DATE OF DEATH.
	Binghamton First		62	June 28, 1902	
Violet May Fisher...			20	July 29, 1902. .. ..		
Anson Spafford				“ . “	72	October 18. 1902..	
Mrs. Eliza L. King...			87	December 10, 1902	
Andrew W. Chase..		“	64	February 3. 1903	
Mrs. Ruth Morris			“ “	88	February 18, 1903	
Mrs. Hannah Stephens..	4. 44	69	February 22, 1903	
Mrs. Catherine Smith		“ “	77	February 27, 1903.......
Mrs. Sarah Spring			“ Calvary.	58	March 20,1903	
Mrs. G. M. Bloomer.		“	35	April 26. 1903...	
Joseph Hamblin 		■ ii	24	May 15, 1903	
Mrs. Eva L. Allen		Bing. Conklin Avenue	37	October 30. 1902		
Mi's. U. S. Tyler.	Main Street		65	June 26, 1902...	
Mrs. S. E. Vaughan			84	July 6. 1902	
Mrs. Lela Meagley 		“ “ 		28 .	May 30, 1903		
George Sherwood	Park Avenue		82	May 24, 1903	
Mrs. Geo. whalen			Candor			March 21, 1903	
George Parker		Castle Creek	 . .	72	February 21. 1903	
Mrs. Hattie Tampkins...	Conklin ......			August —, 1902		
Ma- vin Dimmick			Killawog 			77	April 1, 1903		 ..
John S. Gathany				Les:ershire	74	February 28. 1903	
Charles H. Demming			30	March 20. 1903		
William A. Mare an		Maine ... ...			72	January 16, 1903	
Charles P. Walter			51	February 21, 1903	
Dea. John A. Davey		41	45	February 26, 1903	
Emilv M. Norton		4	61	March 19. 1903		
Mrs. RasellaBenton		41	85	March 28. 1903	
Mrs. Alice Henderson		Newark Valley			July 3, 1902 ...		
Abram Cranford	 			i.		October 3, 1902		
Mrs. Mortimer H. Gaskell	Owego				29	August 23, 1902		
Mrs Mary Chitry			80	September 12, 19 2...
Mrs. M. H. Thomas...			75	November 27, 1902	
Mrs. Eleanor T. Halpin ..	“		December 11. 1902	
James Crandall				18	December 22. 1902	
Mrs. Prosper Shipman ...		71	February 7. 1903	
Mrs. Chri -tina Catlin			65	February 15. 1903	
Frank B. Kendall				68	February 27, 19 3	
Harriet L. Scott		44	78	June 29. 1901..	
Mrs. S. H Gaskell			44		
Mrs. Elizabeth Bulfinch..	Port Crane	...	63	April 18, 1903	
Mrs. Adelaide Nash		Port Dickinson		May 17. 19P3. .
Jason Cowles. 				Spencer 	 			August 8,1902.... ._
Mrs. Deborah Bunnell				January 5, 1903	
Horace Scofield..		44	67	February 11. 1903 ...
Mrs. Minnie Gee			44		March 2. 1903	....
Mrs. Wealthy Holdridge	44	87	March 28, 1903..		
Iddo Vergason 			Straits Corners ..	62	October 23, 1902 . .
Sarah E. Winters.. 		Tioga Center			78	March 12. 1903.	
Dea. Oliver P. Ford		Union				83	October 9. 1902	
Gorten Davis			Vestal Center..		77	April 6, 1903		
Mrs. Eliza Whitney 		West Danby 		78	April 9, 1903.	
Mrs. AnnerMead .		72’	May 2, 1903	
Mrs. Frances Joiner		West Nanticoke		..	November 17, 1902	
Mrs. Charles 0. Blodgett	West Owego Creek..	56	February 14, 1903	
Mrs. Albert Hover.			73	February 20, 1903	CHURCH STATISTICS.
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©© «0 ©«0©«0«0© i>	£> tC ft	}> C30Lisle First Church at Upper Lisle. 100th Anniversary Celebrated Oct. 10th, 1902.DIGEST OF CHURCH LETTERS.
Binghamton First—J. W. Phillips, D. D. Ph. D. pastor.
We greet you all with hearts full of gratitude to God for His mer-
cies and blessings of the year. It has been full of boundless love
towards us in preserving us from disasters both temporal and
spiritual. Eioht of our number have been called home. Especial
mention should be made of Sister Eliza L. King, a devout and ear-
nest Christian woman at the ripe age of 87 years, who had spent a
long life in her Master’s service and has now gone to her rich
reward. Also of Brother John E. Lloyd, who had been a faithful
and an efficient member of the church sinre his boyhood. He was
always constant and regular in his attendances at all the services
of the church. Our Sunday School under the_ leadership of Prof.
E. B. Horton, aided by wise assistants, has maintained a gratify-
ing average in attendance and the spirituality of the work has been
encouraging. The Home department of the school has been under
able and efficient management. The Baraca and Philathea classes
have done a noble work. The Woman’s Association and the
Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary societies have been very
active in their work, and they were never in better condition and
their work has been most effectual. We have been strengthened
spiritually by the ministrations of our beloved pastor, Rev. J. W.
Phillips D. D., who has with the utmost uniformity given us wise
counsel, eloquent and instructive spiritual teaching seldom sur-
passed by any pastor.
Calvary.—Pastor, Stephen Hancock. We extend to the As-
sociation a hearty welcome to our city, our church and to our
homes. We have been praying that this gathering may be one of
great power and blessing to our churches. It may not be out of
place to give you a brief history of our church. It was organized
by Our present pastor, Rev. Stephen Hancock, March 13, 1894. On
the following September our church edifice was opened for divine
worship. After serving our church successfully for four years, Mr.
Hancock accepted a call to a church in Syracuse. Rev. T. S.
Leonard was called to succeed him. After two years Mr. Leonard
resigned. After his resignation Rev. S. Hancock was again called
to the pastorate of our church. It was felt for some time that an
addition to our church edifice was necessary in order to accommo-
date our audiences and the Sunday School. About a year ago the
work of enlargement was commenced. The Primary department of
our Sunday School meet in the new prayer room. New pews have
taken the place of chairs formerly used in the church. Since the
organization of the church nine years ago there have been received
by letter 207, by baptism 148, and by experience 14, total 369.	22 of
our members have died, 76 dismissed by letter, and 30 have been
dropped, leaving our present membership 225. Our S. S. and
Young People’s Society are in a prosperous condition and the
Ladies Aid Society have rendered us great assistance, giving last
year nearly $400 toward our church work. Pastor and people are
united and the church is in a prosperous condition.
Conklin Avenue.—Pastor, A. Bergen Browe. God has been
very bountiful in his blessings to us, and we praise him with thank-—26—
ful hearts. The work of our pastor has been earnest, active and
aggressive for the upbuilding of Christ’s kingdom. One year ago
we reported a net gain of 12, the past year show& a gain of 49. The
spiritual interest has been constant and additions have occurred at
frequent intervals during the year. Last winter our pastor called
to his aid Evangelist John A. Davis, whose labors were greatly
blest. There has also been an increased membership in our S. S.
and C. E. Society. Our prayer meetings are well attended and are
very helpful. Sister Eva L. Adams died Oct. 30th. Though but a
short time a member with us, she had been a long time identified
with the Christian work of the church, and her death was a sad loss
to us. Our church debt has been farther reduced, and all being
pledged it is but a matter of limited time before it will be paid.
Steps have been taken for the enlargement of our church building,
giving additional room for our rapidly growing Primary depart-
ment. The greater part of the cost of this work is already pledged.
That our church may continue to increase in favor and influence
for the upbuilding of Christ’s kingdom, and be a means of special
grace and spiritual power for every one in our midst is the united
wish of the church, and our prayer is that as God has blessed us,
so may he bless others.
Grace.—Pastor, A. H. Todd. We come up this year with
great rejoicing, because our prayers have been answered. We
have expended over $1000.00 in church improvements and have now
a commodious and an attractive house of worship nearly free from
debt. Our services are well sustained and the offerings for the sup-
port of our pastor are increasing. We more and more appreciate
the faithful and untiring work of our pastor and his efficient wife,
and are deeply indebted do the chairman of our board of trustees,
Bro. L. D. Duren. for his personal supervision of our building
work. May the Lord give us a rich spiritual harvest in the coming
years.
Main Street.—Pastor, E. O. Belden. The past year has been
an eventful one in our history. After a faithful pastorate of about
four years, Dr. L. M. S. Haynes resigned last October and has
since been engaged in evangelistic work, but retains his member-
ship with us. For six months we were without a pastor, but the
pulpit was regularly supplied, and the Sunday School and prayer
meetings of the church wt-re well sustained. The pulpit committee
after a careful canvas recommended to the church Rev. F. O, Bel-
den of Carthage, for pastor and he was unanimously chosen and
commenced his work with us on Easter Sunday. Our Sunday and
mid-week services are largely attended, so that wre are already tak-
ing steps to build a new church. Our Sunday School is growing.
The Endeavor society has taken on a new lease of life. Our Junior
society was recently re-organized and has a good attendance. The
Ladies Aid society renders valuable service. Our two circles of
Kings Daughters are doing a noble work. Our Ladies Missionary
society under the leadership of Mrs. Haynes has taken up the study
of “Lux Christa” during the past year.
Park Avenue.—Pastor, George H. Thompson. The past year
has been one of many mercies and blessings. Our pastor has been
untiring and faithful in his labors of love among us, and in every
way our services have been helpful and enjoyable. Rev. John A.
Davis and Miss Millard gave us two weeks of helpful service in the
fall which were blessed in quickening the church and the salvation
of souls. We regret to report so many names dropped from our
church roll. Our Bible School is in a healthy and prosperous
condition and excellent work is being done in both departments,
under the efficient leadership of our Superintendents, Mr. and-27-
Mrs. George S. C. Bliss. The Ladies Aid Society are worthy of
special thanks for the good work they have done in looking after
the poor and for the financial help they have rendered. The
Woman’s Missionary Society and the two Endeavor Societies are
doing an excellent work. The church mouin their loss in the
death of Brother George Sherwood, one of their oldest and much
loved members and speak in fond and loving remembrance of him.
He was a constituent mem ber of the church, always faithful and
true to the cause of his Master. And the prayer of the church is.
that his mantle may fall upon them.
Candor.—Pastor, J. C. Rooney. We are thankful to God for
wise and kind keeping. Rev. F. S. Weston closed his labors with
us, Nov. 23, 1902. On Feb. 1st Rev. J. C. Rooney of Michigan,
who so faithfully served this church and field a quarter of a century
ago, returned to us to serve us as our pastor. It has been a happy
reunion. Our financial report will show an increased interest and
activity in missionary and other lines of work. In the early part
of the year extensive repairs were made on our parsonage and also
upon the church sheds. Our financial system has been reorganized
and prosperity along that line has been very decided. We have
active working Senior and Junior Endeavor Societies and our
Sunday School is doing excellent work. Our Ladies Aid Society
is well sustained and is very helpful financially and socially. Our
prayer and covenant meetings are well attended. We hope during-
the coming year to beautify and improve our house of worship.
Following the faithful seed-sowing of the word we claim the never
failing promise of a harvest for the Master.
Castle Creek.-—Pastor, George Pope. Are sorry we cannot
send a more cheering report. God’s loving kindness and tender mer-
cies have been over us notwithstanding our unfruitfulness. We
have the gospel preached to us plainly and forcibly, but do not see
the results we would like to. We have a few earnest and faithful,
that are doing what they can to build up the cause of Christ in our
midst. Our pastor has just closed his sixth year with us and we
are hoping and praying that God’s blessing may rest on his labors
in a spiritual manner.
Conklin.—Pastor, E. P. Brigham. We are thankful for past
blessings. We cannot report any great gain in any way, yet we
feel that God’s blessing rests upon us. We have the word earnestly
and faithfully preached to us by our pastor. Attendance at services
about as usual. Much interest is shown in the Women’s Home and
Foreign Missionary Societies. While the interest in the Sunday
School and Young People’s Society is good, yet much more might
be done if all would do their part in these meetings.
Fairfield—Pastor, Mrs. A. F. Crawford. A little band of us
are still trusting in God and have great reason to be thankful to
Him for his mercies and blessings. The gospel is earnestly and
faithfully preached by our pastor. The church has been strength-
ened as she has labored to get the people together and the members
to work. Our congregations are increasing and we are hoping for
better days.
Halsey Valley.—Pastor, A. F. Cornish. We were organized
as the First Baptist Church of Halsey Valley, Sept. 24, 1902. We
have been able to improve our church and hope to do more this
year. Our services are well attended. Our Willing Workers
deserve special mention. Our Covenant meeting is held regularly
with a very good attendance. Our numbers are few but our future
we believe is promising. With gratitude for past blessings and
mercies we take hope and courage for coming days.—28—
Killawog.—Pastor, W. H. Dickens. We were without a pas-
tor until December, but were supplied by different ones until Oct.
when Bro. W. H. Dickens came and preached to us, and commenced
his labors as pastor Dec. 1st. He is preaching the truths of the
gospel plainly and with profit to the hearers. The congregations
are increasing and the interest is good. The prayer meetings are
kept up and the Sunday School is increasing in numbers and inter-
est. Our Ladies’ Missionary Circle is doing what it can to advance
the missionary cause. Brother Marvin Dimmick passed away
April 1st. He had been a member of the church 59 years. The
branch church at Hunt’s Corners are praising God for his mercies
to them, but regret that so many of their young people have moved
away, reducing their membership greatly. ( Bro. Dickens was
ordained June 25th, 1903.)
Lestershire.—Pastor, J'.M. Crandall. We have held no special
meetings the past year. Our regular services have been well at-
tended and there is a growing desire on the part of many to become
soul winners. We report no gain, but are sure the faithful work of
our pastor and people will result in bringing souls to Christ. A
reception was given our pastor on his eightieth birthday after fifty-
five years of faithful work in the ministry. The church was crowded
with his many friends and the occasion was one long to be remem-
bered. We mourn the loss of two of our members, Bro. Demming
went as a missionary to South America, and Bro. Gathanev, after
a long life in the Master’s service, and four years in the civil war,
died Feb. 28. Our Sunday School is largely attended and a Baraca
and Philathea class has been recently organized. The Endeavor
and Junior Societies are doing good work and there is a growing
missionary spirit. The Ladies’ Aid and Willing Workers have
helped in making repairs on the church.
Lisle First.—Pastor, S. T. Harding. We can truly say it is
a great pleasure to us to meet with you again, for the year has
been one of advancement in the cause of Christ. We cannot report
as many additions as we would like, but we have just passed a year
long looked for and also long to be remembered. On October 10,
1902, we celebrated the One Hundredth anniversary of our church,
and in reviewing the past we can see that the church did not jump
into its present existence, but has been a continual growth,'this
year one has been baptized and one received by letter, making our
present number fifty. Brother Auringer severed his relations with
us in December much to our regret. He was soon followed by Rev.
S. T. Harding whom we are trying to uphold in the work of our
Master. His labors have been somewhat hindered by bad weather
and sickness, but, our congregations are good, and we maintain a
prayer meeting. The Sunday School is well attended and a good
spirit prevails.
Maine.—Pastor, G. N. Gates. We cannot tell of the pros-
perity that we wish to. Still we are striving as best we can to do our
Master’s work. Our pastor faithfully preaches the word and thechurch
in its various departments is working harmoniously. The Young
People’s meeting is a great help, not only to the young, but to the
church. Prayer and Covenant meetings are fairly well attended,
and our Sunday School is doing good service. The Ladies’ Aid is
working nobly to help carry the .financial burdens. We have been
permitted to visit the baptismal waters and welcome five new mem-
bers. Death has taken five of our number. Dea. John N. Davey,
whose illness we mentioned last year, passed away last February.
He was a faithful and earnest worker' in the church and Sunday
School and is sadly missed. William A. Marean and Mrs. Rozella
Benton, two aged members, have been called higher, after many—29—
years of faithful service, Mrs. Benton having* been a member of
the church over fifty years. Miss Emily M. Norton had been a
member over twenty years, and was interested in and a worker for
the church.
. Newark Valley.—Pastor, C. W. Robinson. Never in the
history of our church have we had more reason to be thankful to
•God than for the year just closed. Our pastor has been earnest
and.active and our people are united. In February two' w7eeks of
union meetings were held, Christians were quickened and a large
number brought to Christ Fifty-four united with our church. On
Easter Sunday fifty-five received the hand of fellowship. The
attendance at the morning service is steadily increasing and is now
larger than it has been in many years. Our Sunday School is well
sustained and full of interest. We hope by our new7 plan to do
more for benevolence in the future than in the past. The Ladies’
Aid has raised during the past year $111.97. At Hullsville are
many earnest workers, and the S. S., C. E. and preaching services
are sustained through the year. They paid more for the support
of worship than last year and the Ladies’ Aid raised $35.00. Our
whole year has been one of spiritual growth and prosperity. We
extend a cordial invitation to the Association to meet with us next
year.
Owego.—Pastor, Rilev A. Vose. We see many things in the
year just closing to be thankful for, foremost among them, the
result of the evangelistic meetings which were in progress at our
last writing, these meetings being the means of bringing many into
the church. There were about 30 baptisms besides many back-
sliders were reclaimed. We feel grateful for a united church and
tor the good condition financially. All the departments of churchy
work are doing well. The S. S., C. E. and mid-week prayer meet-
ings are all well attended, also the Senior and Junior Baraca, and
Philathea classes maintain their usual interest. The Missionary
Societies are in good condition. We are saddened to report many
more deaths than last year, and while we miss them here, still we
bow to the Divine will of Him who doeth all things well. Especial
mention should be made of the Ladies’ Aid who have done much in
giving financial aid to the church in different ways.
Port Crane.—Supply, E. E. Lowans. We are still pressing
onward and we hope upward. We meet with difficulties in the way
and the present outlook is not quite as encouraging as we might
wish for. Since Mr. Gates left us last fall we have had no regular
pastor, but have had God’s word preached to us nearly every Sun-
day. Death has entered our flock and Sister Elizabeth Bulfinch
has gone to her reward at the age 63 years. When health permit-
ted she was always in her place at the services of the church, and
we shall miss her presence and testimony in our meetings. Our S.
S. attendance is about the same as last year. The prayer and
covenant meetings are sustained by a faithful few. Some of our
members have moved away and our ranks are thinned.
Port Dickinson.—Pastor, T. P. Gates. We have not been
favored by the increase we would like to have seen,;yet the attend-
ance at our regular services was never so large as at present and
the interest is increasing. Our prayer meetings are regularly sus-
tained. We have to report the loss of one member by death, Sister
Adelaide Nash who died May 17th, 1903. We are looking forward
for great blessings the coming year. Brother Gates preaches the
Word faithfully and the people receive it with attention, and we
trust it will yet bear fruit.
iSpencer.—Pastor, G. N. Whittemore.	Our present condition
of church life is not different from a year ago. We are simply
passing through the inevitable experiences that the trend of things
is making for a church situated in a village. Our annual losses
are necessarily greater than our gains, except as some years wit-
ness gracious revivals to restore our membership to its normal con-
ditions. But we are not discouraged by the present aspect of things,
but are moving forward in the work of extending the Kingdom of
God. Our Sunday School is a promising department of our church
life—with its Home Department—the largest in Tioga County.
Death has removed five of our number, three of whom had reached
an advanced age, and one of whom, Brother Horace Scofield, out
of much tribulation entered into his rest.
Straits Corners.—Pastor, A, F. Cornish. Brother A. F.
Cornish still labors earnestly and faithfully with us, and the church
is united with him in his work. We cannot report the increase in
membership we had reason to expect a year ago, but we trust in
God and take courage. We have received six by baptism and have
lost seven by letter. Our covenant meetings are held regularly and
are well attended. The Sunday School and Y. P. S. C. E. are well
attended and a fair degree of interest shown. Brother Iddo Ver-
gason entered into eternal rest, Oct. 23, 1902.
Tioga and Barton.—Pastor, W. E. Coles. We were without
a pastor from June until October when Rev. W. E. Coles became
our pastor and is laboring faithfully with good success. Services
are held regularly at the church and three out stations with a good
attendance and increasing interest. We have repainted and
repapered our church building and made it more attractive. A
series of meetings were commenced last fall and a good interest
manifested, but were closed on account of bad weather. Covenant
meetings are fairly well attended. The Sunday School is well
attended. We had a roll call on May 23d which was very interest-
ing and a goodly number were present. Rev. J. M. Crandall was
with us and preached an able sermon from 1st Cor. 1st, 23d.
Tioga Center—Pastor, A. F. Cornish. The Lord has been
very kind to us and we are still trusting his promises. We cannot
report any additions to the church, yet we feel that through the
untiring efforts of our pastor we can report a great uplift among
the members. Our prayer and covenant meetings have been well
attended with a good spiritual feeling. Our Sunday School is
fairly well attended. We mourn the loss of one of our oldest mem-
bers, Sister Sarah E. Winders, who was faithful until death.
Union.—Pastor; I. J. Wilmarth.	The year in most respects
has been a happy and prosperous one. We lost one of our most
faithful ones in Dea. O. P.Ford. All knew him as “OurFaithful.” He
has gone to his reward. Brother Bishop who closed his labors of
five and one-half years, had been with us the longest of any pastor.
The church called Rev. I. J. Wilmarth, who, we hope will be able
to reap a large harvest from Bro. Bishop’s faithful sowing. Our
Young People’s Society has only a few members, but they are
workers and are doing a good work. Our prayer meetings and
other meetings are well attended. With prayers and best wishes
for a profitable Association, we remain yours in Christ.
Van Etten.—Pastor, L. S. Green. Last year we were without
a pastor and were not represented in the Association, but we main-
tained our prayer meeting and the Sunday School. On the first of
January we extended a call to Rev. L. S. Green, but on account of
sickness he did not get settled until the first of March. Since that-31-
time the work has been progressing and our congregations increas-
ing. Harmony-prevails among the members, and between pastor
and people. All are anxious to make the work successful, but it
means toil and a great amount of sacrifice for all concerned, as
our application to the State Convention for aid has been rejected,
but with the blessing of God we are determined to press forward,
trusting Him for the result. The outlook is bright for the organ-
ization of a Y. P. S. C. E. Many of the young people are attend-
ing the regular services.
Vestal Center.—Pastor, I. J. Wilmarth. The past year has
been a critical one with us. Our much beloved pastor, Rev. O. E.
Bishop, who had been with us for five years, left us in September,
and the church feels the effect of being without a pastor so many
months. In February our present pastor came to us, and we hope
and pray his labors among us will be successful. The prayer and
covenant meetings are sustained and the Sunday School well
attended. Are sorry to report nothing for missions. It has been
difficult for us to raise our pastor’s salary and our financial bur-
dens become more noticeable. We hope to do better in the future.
Bro. Gorton-Davis died April 6th, 1903.
West Danby.—No pastor. We are striving by God’s help to
keep our church open and at work. We have had no regular pul-
pit supply since last August, but have had occasional preaching
service. Rev. C. W. Brooks was with us one Sunday and his
words were inspiring and helpful. Our Bible School and Junior
Society are well attended and doing good work. The prayer meet-
ings that were discontinued during the winter now have a good
attendance, being largely sustained by our older Juniors. We
greatly need a pastor to lead the work and are praying that God
will open the way and send us an under shepherd. Two have been
taken from us by death within the past few weeks. Sister Eliza
Whitney, the mother of Rev. F. C. Whitney of Minnesota, has been
in failing health for some years. Those who knew her recall her
quiet, Christian life and gentle nature. To her family she has left
a legacy of tender memories.
West Nanticoke.—Pastor, G. N. Gates. The past year has
been one of many mercies and blessings to us, although we cannot
give as encouraging a report as we would like to. The same unity
prevails between pastor and people, and a deep concern for the
spiritual life of the church and zeal for the unsaved has been ap-
parent. In the winter we had a season of grace under the leader-
ship of Rev. W. A. Grover and the fruits of it are seen in the
Christian advancement. The Ladies’Aid Society deserve special
mention for their faithful labors and help in many ways. The B.
Y. P. U. and the Sunday School are active and doing much good
work. We hope to go on gaining in numbers and spiritual power
and be ever worthy of a place in the sisterhood of churches.
West Owego Creek.—Pastor, W. J. Tower. We are still
holding union services with the West Newark Congregational
Church, our pastor preaching there one-half of the time. A spirit
of unity prevails. While we are unable to report an increase, we
feel that good work is being done. Last October our pastor was
assisted in a series of meetings by his father, Rev. C. M. Tower of
Oneida. Several professed a hope in Christ and we hope will soon
join us. Our congregations keep up well. We are holding cottage
prayer meetings every Thursday evening, which are fairly well
attended. Our finances are in good condition. It is with sadness
we report the death of two beloved members. Have revised our
membership list, erasing some names.-32—
Whitney Point.— Pastor, S. T; Harding. Bro. J. C. Auringer
closed a successful three years pastorate with us Nov. 30, and the
church extended a call to Bro. S. T. Harding and he commenced
his pastorate Jan. 1st. He is full of zeal in his work for the Mas-
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dom here, and for the salvation of souls. The prayer meeting is
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Society, and since Sister Harding came among us she' has organ-
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time when His work shall be revived in our midst and the seed that
is being sown so faithfully shall yield an abundant harvest.
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