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Volume 7 History of Virginia Conferences of United Brethren December 26, 2024
13. March 1888 Reports (Annual Conference at Dayton)
Service. Table 11 identifies the pastors serving at the end of the previous conference year. Note
that this is the first year after the division of the Conference and the creation of the Maryland
Conference.
Table 11. Pastors Serving at the End of Conference Year 1887-88
Charge Pastor Mbrs Charge Pastor Mbrs
Augusta Circuit J. M. Hott 295 Lacey Springs Circuit J. D. Donavon 403
Berkeley Circuit A. M. Horn 294 Lost River Circuit J. A. Nagley 290
Berkeley Springs Circuit William R. Berry 247 Madison Mission G. H. Snapp 128
Bloomery Circuit J. M. Rodruck 268 Martinsburg Station J. R. Ridenour 284
Churchville Circuit J. E. B. Rice 389 New Creek Circuit W. H. Clary 401
Cross Keys Circuit W. H. Sampsell 183 North Fork Circuit G. W. Rexroad 276
Dayton Circuit Rudolph Byrd 365 Rockbridge Circuit S. D. Skelton 289
Dayton Station A. Paul Funkhouser Singers Glen Circuit W. F. Gruver 349
Edinburg Circuit I. M. Underwood 99 South Branch Circuit W. D. Barger 272
Elkton Circuit G. B. Fadeley 443 Staunton Mission J. W. Howe
Franklin Circuit N. F. A. Cupp 453 VanCleavesville Circuit W. B. Evers 63
Freedman’s Mission T. K. Clifford 194 Winchester Circuit J. E. Hott 20
Front Royal Circuit J. W. Walter 290 Winchester Station John W. O. Ewing 334
Hartmansville Mission W. P. Bazzel 248
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Winchester District. Dear brethren: I hereby present my report of Winchester District, which
is composed of 13 fields of labor, all of which were supplied with preachers by the last Conference.
But, immediately after Conference, Berkley Circuit was vacated by the resignation of Rev. J. D Freed.
This vacancy was filled by the appointment of Rev A. M. Horn to this work, who has served it since the
15th of April. On the 13th of June, Rev. J. M. Rodruck resigned Bloomery Circuit on account of failing
health. This good and faithful brother went to his heavenly reward from his home near Burlington,
Mineral County, W.Va., November 22nd, 1887. His end was one of peace.
In trying to fill this vacancy we failed to find a supply. About the first of August, Rev. G. P.
Hott resigned Winchester Station to enter upon his work as principal of Shenandoah Institute. Rev J. W.
O. Ewing was then appointed to this work, and served it the remainder of the year. The preachers on the
entire district have labored hard and faithful, and in a general way have been successful. On every field
there has been some degree of revival interest. Some have had extensive revivals. Reports will show as
a result about 320 accessions to the Church. A camp meeting was held at Sleepy Creek on Berkeley
Circuit with good results. Three good churches were built and dedicated during the year: one on
Berkeley Springs circuit at a cost of about $600; one on Berkley circuit at a cost of about $700; and one
on Winchester circuit at a cost of about $1,800; all substantially provided for. Considerable
improvements were made on the Church at Martinsburg, and smaller improvements at other places. An
embarrassing debt on the parsonage on New Creek Circuit has been provided for, and improvements
were made on the parsonages at Martinsburg, Berkeley Springs, and Winchester.
In Telescopes and Sabbath school literature there will be little, if any, increase throughout the
district. Financial matters have, generally, been a pressure, yet most of the preachers will have their
Conference assessments full. But some will be greatly deficient in salary as well as Conference
collections. The question of lay delegation was submitted according to action of Conference, six voting
for, and seven against it. Forty-nine quarterlies were held, five of them by proxy. Time employed,
12 months. Sermons preached, 190. Salary received, $482.40; presents, $12. For the good health of
myself and family, which has enabled me to fill all engagements, I am grateful to God; for the universal
kindness shown me I am grateful to all my brethren. Respectfully submitted, C. H. Crowell, P.E.
1888 Reports 66
13. March 1888 Reports (Annual Conference at Dayton)
Service. Table 11 identifies the pastors serving at the end of the previous conference year. Note
that this is the first year after the division of the Conference and the creation of the Maryland
Conference.
Table 11. Pastors Serving at the End of Conference Year 1887-88
Charge Pastor Mbrs Charge Pastor Mbrs
Augusta Circuit J. M. Hott 295 Lacey Springs Circuit J. D. Donavon 403
Berkeley Circuit A. M. Horn 294 Lost River Circuit J. A. Nagley 290
Berkeley Springs Circuit William R. Berry 247 Madison Mission G. H. Snapp 128
Bloomery Circuit J. M. Rodruck 268 Martinsburg Station J. R. Ridenour 284
Churchville Circuit J. E. B. Rice 389 New Creek Circuit W. H. Clary 401
Cross Keys Circuit W. H. Sampsell 183 North Fork Circuit G. W. Rexroad 276
Dayton Circuit Rudolph Byrd 365 Rockbridge Circuit S. D. Skelton 289
Dayton Station A. Paul Funkhouser Singers Glen Circuit W. F. Gruver 349
Edinburg Circuit I. M. Underwood 99 South Branch Circuit W. D. Barger 272
Elkton Circuit G. B. Fadeley 443 Staunton Mission J. W. Howe
Franklin Circuit N. F. A. Cupp 453 VanCleavesville Circuit W. B. Evers 63
Freedman’s Mission T. K. Clifford 194 Winchester Circuit J. E. Hott 20
Front Royal Circuit J. W. Walter 290 Winchester Station John W. O. Ewing 334
Hartmansville Mission W. P. Bazzel 248
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Winchester District. Dear brethren: I hereby present my report of Winchester District, which
is composed of 13 fields of labor, all of which were supplied with preachers by the last Conference.
But, immediately after Conference, Berkley Circuit was vacated by the resignation of Rev. J. D Freed.
This vacancy was filled by the appointment of Rev A. M. Horn to this work, who has served it since the
15th of April. On the 13th of June, Rev. J. M. Rodruck resigned Bloomery Circuit on account of failing
health. This good and faithful brother went to his heavenly reward from his home near Burlington,
Mineral County, W.Va., November 22nd, 1887. His end was one of peace.
In trying to fill this vacancy we failed to find a supply. About the first of August, Rev. G. P.
Hott resigned Winchester Station to enter upon his work as principal of Shenandoah Institute. Rev J. W.
O. Ewing was then appointed to this work, and served it the remainder of the year. The preachers on the
entire district have labored hard and faithful, and in a general way have been successful. On every field
there has been some degree of revival interest. Some have had extensive revivals. Reports will show as
a result about 320 accessions to the Church. A camp meeting was held at Sleepy Creek on Berkeley
Circuit with good results. Three good churches were built and dedicated during the year: one on
Berkeley Springs circuit at a cost of about $600; one on Berkley circuit at a cost of about $700; and one
on Winchester circuit at a cost of about $1,800; all substantially provided for. Considerable
improvements were made on the Church at Martinsburg, and smaller improvements at other places. An
embarrassing debt on the parsonage on New Creek Circuit has been provided for, and improvements
were made on the parsonages at Martinsburg, Berkeley Springs, and Winchester.
In Telescopes and Sabbath school literature there will be little, if any, increase throughout the
district. Financial matters have, generally, been a pressure, yet most of the preachers will have their
Conference assessments full. But some will be greatly deficient in salary as well as Conference
collections. The question of lay delegation was submitted according to action of Conference, six voting
for, and seven against it. Forty-nine quarterlies were held, five of them by proxy. Time employed,
12 months. Sermons preached, 190. Salary received, $482.40; presents, $12. For the good health of
myself and family, which has enabled me to fill all engagements, I am grateful to God; for the universal
kindness shown me I am grateful to all my brethren. Respectfully submitted, C. H. Crowell, P.E.
1888 Reports 66
