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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 5, 1870

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 36, No. 3.

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Iowa State Conference.

By George Ide Butler; Lycurgus McCoy

The eighth annual Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists of Iowa, was held near Marion, Linn Co., Iowa, in connection with the camp-meeting, June 9-14, 1870. Conference convened June 10, at 9 o'clock A. M. Eld. Geo. I. Butler, of Mt. Pleasant, in the chair. Prayer by Eld. W. H. Littlejohn, of Michigan. On motion, L. McCoy, of Sigourney, Iowa, was chosen Secretary pro tem.
On examination of credentials of delegates, the following-named churches were found to be represented: Knoxville, Laporte City, Waukon, Sigourney, Iowa City, Mt. Pleasant, Lisbon, State Centre, Washington, Marion, Talleyrand, West Union, Pilot Grove, Anamosa and Sandyville. By application, the church at Richland was admitted, with Bro. John Stroup as delegate. Also church at Monroe, with Eld. D. M. Canright as delegate.
On motion, Elds. James White and W. H. Littlejohn, of Michigan, together with brethren present from different churches, were invited to take part in the deliberations of the Conference. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
On motion, the following-named brethren were appointed an auditing committee: Ben Auten, D. Smouse, Sidney Hart, D. Andre, Thos. Hare, and F. H. Chapman.
Voted, That the following brethren act as nominating committee: James White, W. V. Field, and L. McCoy.
Voted, That the following brethren be committee on resolutions: Elds. W. H. Littlejohn, James White, and D. M. Canright.
Adjourned to call of Chair.
Conference called, June 13, at 8 o'clock A. M. Prayer by Eld. D. M. Canright. Minutes of last meeting read.
The committee on nominations reported the names of the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year: Eld. Geo. I. Butler, President; L. McCoy, Secretary; R. M. Kilgore, Treasurer; H. Nicola, and J. F. Mitchel, Executive Committee.
The discussion of the question of distribution of labor was participated in by many. No definite action was taken.
Voted, That the following brethren act as Camp-meeting committee: J. F. Mitchel, Ben Auten, F. H. Chapman, L. McCoy, H. Nicola, S. M. Holly, and D. Andre.
The question of the location of the next Camp-meeting was here discussed, and many liberal propositions were made for the same. No action.
Adjourned to call of Chair.
Conference called, June 14, at 8 o'clock A. M. Prayer by Eld. Littlejohn.
Voted, That the credentials of Geo. I. Butler and D. M. Canright be renewed.
Voted, That a renewal of License be granted to J. H. Morrison, A. L. Carl, C. A. Washburn, and R. H. Johnson, to improve their talents by publicly preaching the word of truth.
The Treasurer made the following report:

S. B. FUND.

Cash on hand Oct. 10, 1869,                 $1034.49 Rec'd. since last report,                     1380.65                                              $2415.14 Cash paid out since last report,            $1763.53 “  on hand to balance,                        651.61                                              $2415.14

CAMP-MEETING FUND.

Cash on hand, Oct. 10, 1869,                $ 79.05 Rec'd. since last report,                     562.05                                              $641.10 Cash paid out since last report,         $406.00 “  on hand to balance,                        235.10                                              $641.10
R. M. KILGORE, Treasurer.
June 1, 1870.
Partial reports from churches show a membership of over 400, and S. B. of over $2500, with a considerable amount yet due. The financial condition of the various funds is good.
Voted, That $100 of the S. B. fund be allowed the church at West Union, to aid in building their meeting-house.
Voted, That $300 of the S. B. fund be appropriated to General Conference fund.
The Committee on Resolutions presented the following report:
Whereas, Our State Conference Constitution makes it the duty of all S. B. treasurers to report to the Conference Secretary once in three months; and
Whereas, There has been a neglect of this duty on the part of some, therefore
Resolved, That this Conference make it the duty of its Secretary to publish through the Review within four weeks after the time when these reports are due, the names of all delinquent churches. And,
Whereas, The duty of exercising a watchcare over its members is obligatory upon every church, and as this cannot be done in the case of absent members unless they frequently report themselves, therefore
Resolved, That this Conference considers it the duty of all the absent members of our churches to report themselves to their respective churches as often as once in three months. And furthermore, that we consider the persistent neglect of this duty a sufficient ground for church labor; and we hereby advise our churches to judiciously carry this resolution into effect.
Resolved, That we hereby express our thanks to Bro. and sister White, and Bro. Littlejohn, for their faithful labors with us during this camp-meeting, and we cordially invite them to attend our next.
Resolved, That the minutes of this Conference be published in the Review.
GEO. I. BUTLER, Pres.
LYCURGUS MCCOY, Sec’y.