Business Meeting in Deerfield, Min.
Bro. Smith: By request of the church in Deerfield and Medford I send you the following: On first-day, Feb. 26th, 1860, the members of the church in Deerfield and Medford met at our house of worship in Deerfield, Steele Co., Min. Bro. A. C. Morton was appointed chairman, and W. Morse secretary. The following resolutions were adopted: Resolved, 1. That we adopt the plan of mutual benevolence because we believe it apostolic, and the best way to advance the cause of present truth in this new State. 2. That Bro. C. Kelsey be chosen treasurer, and W. Morse be secretary. 3. That each person pay to the treasurer of said society weekly such sums as he or she feels it duty to pay. 4. That the treasurer keep a correct account of the amount received and paid out weekly. 5. That there be a committee of three brethren chosen by the church to whom the treasurer shall be subject to disburse only on the order of said committee. 6. That the secretary and treasurer report monthly to the church the expenditures and the amount in the treasury. 7. That a majority of the members present shall constitute a quorum to transact any business that may come before the society. 8. That Brn. Warren, McMellen and Bartholomew act as the committee to examine and determine the amount to be appropriated to those that may need assistance, and draw all orders on the treasurer for the same. 9. That the proceedings of this meeting be sent to the Review for publication. A. C. Morton, Chairman.
W. Morse, Secretary.