Page 148 - United Brethren Virginia Conferences 1800-1946
P. 148
Volume 7 History of Virginia Conferences of United Brethren December 26, 2024
33. March 1908 Reports (Annual Conference at Keyser)
Service. Table 31 identifies the pastors serving at the end of the previous conference year.
Table 31. Pastors Serving at the End of Conference Year 1907-08
Charge Pastor Mbrs Charge Pastor Mbrs
Albemarle Circuit J. L. Argenbright 232 Keyser Circuit S. R. Ludwig 224
Augusta Circuit J. C. S. Myers 437 Lacey Springs Circuit A. V. Vondersmith 231
Augusta&Rockingham; [FM] Cir T. K. Clifford 238 Lost River Circuit L. E. Brill 500
Bayard Circuit W. S. Rau 114 Martinsburg Station A. B. Wilson 504
Berkeley Springs Circuit Charles N. D. Bennett 310 New Creek Circuit C. P. Dyche 451
Berkeley Springs Station A. P. Sallaz 262 Pendleton Circuit J. W. Brill 336
Cacapon Circuit B. N. Sypolt 201 Pleasant Valley Circuit W. H. Sampsell 272
Churchville Circuit G. B. Fadeley 372 Prince William Mission H. B. Ritter 124
Cumberland Mission W. D. Mitchell 135 Roanoke Circuit S. E. Boyd
Dayton Circuit T. C. Harper 624 Roanoke First Church C. H. Crowell 8
Edinburg Circuit S. D. Skelton 342 Rockbridge Circuit J. W. Maiden 126
Elk Garden Circuit George A. McGuire 188 Shenandoah Circuit W. D. Good 185
Elkton Circuit N. F. A. Cupp 436 Singers Glen Circuit J. H. Brunk 275
Franklin Circuit J. William Stearn 567 South Branch Circuit E. E. Neff 665
Frederick Circuit E. A. Stanton 368 Staunton Station George W. Stover 381
Harrisonburg [FM] Circuit J. Newman Toms Brook Circuit L. A. Racey 314
Harrisonburg Station A. S. Hammack 87 West Frederick Circuit C. J. Racey 335
Inwood Circuit A. J. Secrist 250 Westernport Circuit Ida M. Judy 368
Jones Spring Circuit F. B. Chubb 372 Winchester Circuit A. Paul Funkhouser 126
395 422
Report of the Superintendent (pp. 8-15). To the Presiding Bishop, Ministers, and Lay
Delegates in Annual Conference assembled: Dear brethren: With a heart full of gratitude to our loving
Heavenly Father, for his abundant mercies and rich blessings upon you and your labors, and with
abounding joy, I present this my fifth report, my second as the Superintendent of the entire conference
district. The year has been one of arduous toil, helpful communion with the Father, and blessed
fellowships.
Sickness and Death. One member of the Conference died during the year. Rev. J. D. Scott,
M.D. He finished his work on earth, December 28, 1907, and went triumphantly to his home above.
Many other of the brethren have been greatly hindered in their work by either being sick themselves or
having had sickness in their families. On June 6, 1907, Helen Virginia Brunk, daughter of Brother and
Sister Brunk, went home to heaven, and then on January 11, 1908, Sister Clifford, beloved and faithful
wife of T. K. Clifford, was called home. These have the sympathies and prayers of the Church. George
P. Hott was compelled to resign his charge on account of severe and protracted illness, and is not now
able for pastoral work. Let earnest prayers continue to be offered for his early and complete recovery.
Conference District. The Conference is composed of 4 stations, 4 half-stations and 30 circuits.
On April 29, 1907, F. B. Chubb was appointed to Jones Spring circuit and has served it faithfully.
George A. McGuire was appointed to Elk Garden circuit, May 16, 1907; served the work with
acceptability. On September 14, 1907, George P. Hott resigned Berkeley Springs circuit on account of
failing health; on the same day. A. P. Sallaz was appointed to fill out the conference year, and he has
done good work. E. A. Stanton on November 9, 1907, resigned Frederick circuit to accept work in the
Pennsylvania Conference. No suitable supply could be made, and so the work was left without regular
ministerial services. On November 30, 1907, S. K. Wine resigned Winchester, and on the same date Dr.
A. P. Funkhouser was appointed to the vacancy, and he has served the work efficiently.
Dedications and Reopenings. The new, beautiful, and commodious church in Berkeley Springs
[Station], W.Va., was dedicated to the worship of God, by Bishop J. S. Mills, D.D., on Sunday, June 30,
1907; George P. Hott, pastor. This marked a new epoch for our church in the town and county. The
1908 Reports 138
33. March 1908 Reports (Annual Conference at Keyser)
Service. Table 31 identifies the pastors serving at the end of the previous conference year.
Table 31. Pastors Serving at the End of Conference Year 1907-08
Charge Pastor Mbrs Charge Pastor Mbrs
Albemarle Circuit J. L. Argenbright 232 Keyser Circuit S. R. Ludwig 224
Augusta Circuit J. C. S. Myers 437 Lacey Springs Circuit A. V. Vondersmith 231
Augusta&Rockingham; [FM] Cir T. K. Clifford 238 Lost River Circuit L. E. Brill 500
Bayard Circuit W. S. Rau 114 Martinsburg Station A. B. Wilson 504
Berkeley Springs Circuit Charles N. D. Bennett 310 New Creek Circuit C. P. Dyche 451
Berkeley Springs Station A. P. Sallaz 262 Pendleton Circuit J. W. Brill 336
Cacapon Circuit B. N. Sypolt 201 Pleasant Valley Circuit W. H. Sampsell 272
Churchville Circuit G. B. Fadeley 372 Prince William Mission H. B. Ritter 124
Cumberland Mission W. D. Mitchell 135 Roanoke Circuit S. E. Boyd
Dayton Circuit T. C. Harper 624 Roanoke First Church C. H. Crowell 8
Edinburg Circuit S. D. Skelton 342 Rockbridge Circuit J. W. Maiden 126
Elk Garden Circuit George A. McGuire 188 Shenandoah Circuit W. D. Good 185
Elkton Circuit N. F. A. Cupp 436 Singers Glen Circuit J. H. Brunk 275
Franklin Circuit J. William Stearn 567 South Branch Circuit E. E. Neff 665
Frederick Circuit E. A. Stanton 368 Staunton Station George W. Stover 381
Harrisonburg [FM] Circuit J. Newman Toms Brook Circuit L. A. Racey 314
Harrisonburg Station A. S. Hammack 87 West Frederick Circuit C. J. Racey 335
Inwood Circuit A. J. Secrist 250 Westernport Circuit Ida M. Judy 368
Jones Spring Circuit F. B. Chubb 372 Winchester Circuit A. Paul Funkhouser 126
395 422
Report of the Superintendent (pp. 8-15). To the Presiding Bishop, Ministers, and Lay
Delegates in Annual Conference assembled: Dear brethren: With a heart full of gratitude to our loving
Heavenly Father, for his abundant mercies and rich blessings upon you and your labors, and with
abounding joy, I present this my fifth report, my second as the Superintendent of the entire conference
district. The year has been one of arduous toil, helpful communion with the Father, and blessed
fellowships.
Sickness and Death. One member of the Conference died during the year. Rev. J. D. Scott,
M.D. He finished his work on earth, December 28, 1907, and went triumphantly to his home above.
Many other of the brethren have been greatly hindered in their work by either being sick themselves or
having had sickness in their families. On June 6, 1907, Helen Virginia Brunk, daughter of Brother and
Sister Brunk, went home to heaven, and then on January 11, 1908, Sister Clifford, beloved and faithful
wife of T. K. Clifford, was called home. These have the sympathies and prayers of the Church. George
P. Hott was compelled to resign his charge on account of severe and protracted illness, and is not now
able for pastoral work. Let earnest prayers continue to be offered for his early and complete recovery.
Conference District. The Conference is composed of 4 stations, 4 half-stations and 30 circuits.
On April 29, 1907, F. B. Chubb was appointed to Jones Spring circuit and has served it faithfully.
George A. McGuire was appointed to Elk Garden circuit, May 16, 1907; served the work with
acceptability. On September 14, 1907, George P. Hott resigned Berkeley Springs circuit on account of
failing health; on the same day. A. P. Sallaz was appointed to fill out the conference year, and he has
done good work. E. A. Stanton on November 9, 1907, resigned Frederick circuit to accept work in the
Pennsylvania Conference. No suitable supply could be made, and so the work was left without regular
ministerial services. On November 30, 1907, S. K. Wine resigned Winchester, and on the same date Dr.
A. P. Funkhouser was appointed to the vacancy, and he has served the work efficiently.
Dedications and Reopenings. The new, beautiful, and commodious church in Berkeley Springs
[Station], W.Va., was dedicated to the worship of God, by Bishop J. S. Mills, D.D., on Sunday, June 30,
1907; George P. Hott, pastor. This marked a new epoch for our church in the town and county. The
1908 Reports 138
