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Volume 7 History of Virginia Conferences of United Brethren December 26, 2024
10. March 1885 Reports (Annual Conference at Frederick)
Service. Table 8 identifies the pastors serving at the end of the previous conference year.
Table 8. Pastors Serving at the End of Conference Year 1884-85
Charge Pastor Mbrs Charge Pastor Mbrs
Allegheny Circuit W. M. Hesse 229 Hagerstown Station William O. Fries 236
Augusta Circuit S. K. Wine 262 Keedysville Station J. R. Ridenour 400
Berkeley Mission J. A. Nagley 221 Lacey Springs Circuit J. W. Funk 231
Berkeley Springs Circuit J. D. Donavon 314 Lost River Mission J. G. Ketterman 250
Bloomery Circuit P. J. Lawrence 176 Madison Mission J. W. Maiden 130
Boonsboro Circuit C. H. Crowell 359 Martinsburg Mission Station M. L. Maysilles 140
Churchville Circuit James W. Hicks 374 Mechanicstown Circuit William L. Martin 248
Clark Mission J. H. Parlett 124 Minesville Circuit G. W. Rexroad
Dayton Circuit G. J. Roudabush 443 Myersville Circuit I. M. Underwood 48
Dayton Mission Station George P. Hott 102 New Creek Circuit W. H. Sampsell 294
Edinburg Circuit J. E. Hott 477 North Fork Mission A. Day 288
Elk Garden Mission W. H. Clary 165 North River Mission I. T. Parlett 159
Elkton Circuit J. M. Hott 388 Potomac Circuit J. W. Kiracofe 116
Franklin Circuit W. S. Rau 223 Rockbridge Circuit A. S. Castle 228
Frederick Circuit Samuel H. Snell 166 Singers Glen Circuit N. F. A. Cupp 264
Frederick Mission Station A. M. Evers 124 South Branch Circuit J. M. Rodruck 314
Freedmen’s Mission T. K. Clifford 190 South River Mission N. A. Kiracofe 218
Front Royal Mission Rudolph Byrd Winchester Mission A. M. Horn 185
Garrett Mission E. A. Pugh 67 Winchester Station C. P. Dyche 297
Hagerstown Circuit William R. Berry 78 214
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Shenandoah District. brethren: I feel that I am brought under many ligations to our Common
Father for his goodness bestowed during the past year. I am thankful that I am permitted to bring to you
this another annual report. The District is composed of 14 fields—seven circuits, six missions, and one
mission station. Twelve of these were filled at out last annual sitting, leaving Front Royal and Madison
missions to be supplied. Madison was supplied by Rev. J. W. Maiden, and Front Royal by Rev.
R. Byrd. Success has attended the labors of the preachers on most of the fields, but we have not
witnessed such displays of Divine power as we desired. We need a baptism of the Holy Spirit in both
the pulpit and pew. Six excellent houses of worship were dedicated on the District during the year, and
others are contemplated during the coming year. This is a hopeful feature, as it insures permanency. I
held 43 quarterly meetings in person and 12 by proxy—55 in all. I am thankful for the kindness shown
me by the ministers and laity during the year. Salary received, $500.65. Time employed, 12 months.
Respectfully submitted, J. W. Howe, P.E.
South Branch District. The church literature has been kept in our Sabbath schools. We have
urged our people to take the Telescope, with some success. I hope we will show an increase in church
papers. Our church houses are all out of debt except two; one in Westernport, the other in Swanton.
The former is an old debt, and unless assisted from abroad, I fear it will not be paid soon. The latter is
hopeful. Thanks to my brethren in the Ministry for their abundant kindness, and to all for their generous
hospitality. Salary received, $407.80; presents, $46.55. Time, 12 months. Respectfully submitted, J. K.
Nelson, P.E.
Boundaries. Boundary Committee’s report was submitted and adopted as it came from the
committee:
1. That the P.E. Districts remain unchanged.
2. South Branch District: (a) Detach Otterbein and Mt. Pleasant from Berkeley Spring circuit,
Sleepy Creek and Main’s [Mahnes] appointment from Berkeley mission, to form a circuit to be called
Morgan circuit. (b) Detach the Files appointment from Bloomery circuit and attach to Berkeley mission.
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10. March 1885 Reports (Annual Conference at Frederick)
Service. Table 8 identifies the pastors serving at the end of the previous conference year.
Table 8. Pastors Serving at the End of Conference Year 1884-85
Charge Pastor Mbrs Charge Pastor Mbrs
Allegheny Circuit W. M. Hesse 229 Hagerstown Station William O. Fries 236
Augusta Circuit S. K. Wine 262 Keedysville Station J. R. Ridenour 400
Berkeley Mission J. A. Nagley 221 Lacey Springs Circuit J. W. Funk 231
Berkeley Springs Circuit J. D. Donavon 314 Lost River Mission J. G. Ketterman 250
Bloomery Circuit P. J. Lawrence 176 Madison Mission J. W. Maiden 130
Boonsboro Circuit C. H. Crowell 359 Martinsburg Mission Station M. L. Maysilles 140
Churchville Circuit James W. Hicks 374 Mechanicstown Circuit William L. Martin 248
Clark Mission J. H. Parlett 124 Minesville Circuit G. W. Rexroad
Dayton Circuit G. J. Roudabush 443 Myersville Circuit I. M. Underwood 48
Dayton Mission Station George P. Hott 102 New Creek Circuit W. H. Sampsell 294
Edinburg Circuit J. E. Hott 477 North Fork Mission A. Day 288
Elk Garden Mission W. H. Clary 165 North River Mission I. T. Parlett 159
Elkton Circuit J. M. Hott 388 Potomac Circuit J. W. Kiracofe 116
Franklin Circuit W. S. Rau 223 Rockbridge Circuit A. S. Castle 228
Frederick Circuit Samuel H. Snell 166 Singers Glen Circuit N. F. A. Cupp 264
Frederick Mission Station A. M. Evers 124 South Branch Circuit J. M. Rodruck 314
Freedmen’s Mission T. K. Clifford 190 South River Mission N. A. Kiracofe 218
Front Royal Mission Rudolph Byrd Winchester Mission A. M. Horn 185
Garrett Mission E. A. Pugh 67 Winchester Station C. P. Dyche 297
Hagerstown Circuit William R. Berry 78 214
344
Shenandoah District. brethren: I feel that I am brought under many ligations to our Common
Father for his goodness bestowed during the past year. I am thankful that I am permitted to bring to you
this another annual report. The District is composed of 14 fields—seven circuits, six missions, and one
mission station. Twelve of these were filled at out last annual sitting, leaving Front Royal and Madison
missions to be supplied. Madison was supplied by Rev. J. W. Maiden, and Front Royal by Rev.
R. Byrd. Success has attended the labors of the preachers on most of the fields, but we have not
witnessed such displays of Divine power as we desired. We need a baptism of the Holy Spirit in both
the pulpit and pew. Six excellent houses of worship were dedicated on the District during the year, and
others are contemplated during the coming year. This is a hopeful feature, as it insures permanency. I
held 43 quarterly meetings in person and 12 by proxy—55 in all. I am thankful for the kindness shown
me by the ministers and laity during the year. Salary received, $500.65. Time employed, 12 months.
Respectfully submitted, J. W. Howe, P.E.
South Branch District. The church literature has been kept in our Sabbath schools. We have
urged our people to take the Telescope, with some success. I hope we will show an increase in church
papers. Our church houses are all out of debt except two; one in Westernport, the other in Swanton.
The former is an old debt, and unless assisted from abroad, I fear it will not be paid soon. The latter is
hopeful. Thanks to my brethren in the Ministry for their abundant kindness, and to all for their generous
hospitality. Salary received, $407.80; presents, $46.55. Time, 12 months. Respectfully submitted, J. K.
Nelson, P.E.
Boundaries. Boundary Committee’s report was submitted and adopted as it came from the
committee:
1. That the P.E. Districts remain unchanged.
2. South Branch District: (a) Detach Otterbein and Mt. Pleasant from Berkeley Spring circuit,
Sleepy Creek and Main’s [Mahnes] appointment from Berkeley mission, to form a circuit to be called
Morgan circuit. (b) Detach the Files appointment from Bloomery circuit and attach to Berkeley mission.
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