New Salem Church Records1900-1925

NEW SALEM CHURCH RECORDS
1900-1925

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in April, 1900, New Salem Church met. Preaching by the pastor, Elder C. F. Reed after which sat in conference.

1st - Called after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Invited Brethren and Sisters to join the Church with us. Minutes read and signed.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in May, 1900, New Salem Church met. Preaching by the pastor, Elder C. F. Reed, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Invited Brethren and Sisters to join the Church with us.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business - it being our custom, we communed on Sunday following and washed each other's feet as the Lord said "ye ought to do".
Minutes read and approved.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in August, 1900, New Salem Church met. Services by the pastor, Elder C. F. Reed, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to join the Church with us.
4th - Called for miscellaneous business.
Minutes read and approved.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in September, 1900, New Salem Church met. Services by the pastor, Elder C. F. Reed, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Invited Brethren and Sisters to join the Church with us.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business - It was agreed to appoint Messengers to meet with the Association as following: Brethren Simpson Daniel, W. E. McAlister, Starling Daniel and James Colyer, alternate. The Clerk being instructed to prepare a letter for the Association.

Sunday following being our regular time for our communion, we met, had preaching and then communing and washed each other's feet as the Lord said "ye ought to do". Feelings seemed to be in us to the praise of his Great and Good name.

Minutes read and approved.

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On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in May, 1901, New Salem Church met. Preaching by the pastor, Elder C. F. Reed, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave Brethren and Sisters an opportunity to join the Church with us.
5th - Called for Miscellaneous business - Sister Minerva Alexander made all necessary acknowledgement. She was restored to fellowship and a letter of dismission granted her, done while in conference.
Elder C. F. Reed, Moderator - W. E. McAlister, Clerk

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in June, 1901, New Salem Church met. Services were by Elder R. R.Crofford, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave Brethren and Sisters an opportunity to join the church with us.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business.
Minutes read and approved.
Elder C. F. Reed, Moderator - W. E. McAlister, Clerk

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in July, 1901, New Salem Church met. Preaching by the pastor, Elder C. F. Reed, after which, sat in conference.

1st - Called for the fellowship of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave Brethren and Sisters an opportunity to join the Church with us.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business - It was agreed to appoint Messengers to meet the Union at Little Hope. The following Brethren were appointed: W. E. McAlister, Simpson Daniel, John Booker and James Colyer, alternate.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in September, 1901, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elder R. R. Crofford, after which, sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for Reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Opened the door of the Church for the reception of members.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business - Agreed to appoint Messengers to meet the Association when convened at Coal Springs, Hardin County, Tenn. Appointed Brethren W. E. McAlister, John Booker and Starling Daniel.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in May, 1902, New Salem Church met. Services by the pastor, Elder C. F. Reed, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Opened the door of the Church for the reception of members.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in June, 1902, New Salem Church met. The Funeral of Brother Simpson Daniel was preached by Brother D. G. Chambers, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Opened the doors of the Church for the reception of Brethren and Sisters. Sister Fannie Rowland came forward and was received and the right hand of fellowship was extended to her. Baptized Sunday following by Elder C. F. Reed.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in July, 1902, New Salem Church met. Services by the pastor, Elder C. F. Reed, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Opened the door of the Church for the reception of members. Sister Eruthie Higgins came forward and was received. Baptism was referred until Sunday morning when at the water side, Brother James Higgins came forward and demanded baptism and referred his and wife's membership to Enon Church, Hardeman County, Tennessee.
5th - Called for Miscellaneous business - appointed Messengers to meet in Union with the Union Meeting at New Salem, Tippah County, Mississippi in August, 1902. Minutes read and approved. Appointed Brethren W. E. McAlister, C. C. , Brother John Booker and Starling Daniel.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in August, 1902, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elder James Duncan and R.. R. Crofford and Elder C. T. Estes, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Opened the door of the Church for reception of members.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business. Minutes read and received.

On the 2nd Sunday in September, 1902, New Salem Church met. Preaching was by Elder R. R. Crofford after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Opened the door of the Church for the reception of members. Sister Amanda Higgins came forward and was received. Messengers was appointed to meet the Association when convened with the Church at Concord, McNairy County, Tennessee to wit: Brethren W. E. McAlister, James Higgins, Starling Daniel, and Brother John Booker, alternate.

After this proceeding, the Church held the communion. After this they washed each other's feet as the Lord said "ye ought to". This being done, they sang a song and went out.
Minutes read and approved.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in September, 1902, New Salem Church met. Services by the pastor, Elder C. F. Reed, gave an opportunity to Brethren and Sisters to join the Church. Brother William Higgins came forward and was received, referred to the water for the Baptism. Opportunity was given and Brother Thomas Rowland came forward, received and baptized the same evening by Elder C. F. Reed. W. E. McAlister, Church Clerk

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in November, 1902, the Church met at New Salem meeting house, held conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Opened the door of the Church for the reception of Brethren and Sisters.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in May, 1903, New Salem Church met. Services by Elder James Duncan, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Opened the door of the Church for the reception of Brethren and Sisters whereupon Brother John Carter and Sister Hall came forward and gave evidence of their love for the Church as was received and the right hand of fellowship was extended to them. Baptized.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in June, 1903, New Salem Church met. Services by the pastor, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Opened the door of the Church for the reception of Brethren and Sisters.
5th - Called for miscellaneous Business.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in July, 1903, New Salem Church met. Services by Brother Weatherly and Brother James Duncan, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Opened the door of the Church - Sister Sarah Elizabeth Flake came forward and gave evidence of her hope in Christ, was received and the right hand of fellowship was extended to her. Baptism was referred to be done at the next meeting.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in August, 1903, New Salem Church met. Services were opened by the pastor, Elder C. F. Reed, preaching by Elder James Duncan and Elder Titel Burns after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - An opportunity to join the Church, Brother William Flake came forward and gave a reason of hope in Christ, was received and the right hand of fellowship extended to him. Baptism referred to next meeting.
5th - Appointed Messengers to meet the Union Meeting when convened with the Church at Little Hope to wit: Brethren W. E. McAlister, John Carter, Thomas Rowland and Brother Higgins, alternate. Minutes read and received.

On Friday before the 5th Sunday in August, 1903, Elder H. E. Pettis met New Salem Church and held a series of meetings and the following Brethren and Sisters joined the Church under his preaching. Sister Wright, Sister C. E. Munn. Saturday he preached and Sister F. J. Carter, Brother Davis Carter. Monday, Sister Rowland, Sister E. J. Wright, Brother Dave Martindale, Sister Elmer Munn, Sister Maggie Hamm. Wednesday at the Water, Brother John Wright, Sister Porter, Sister Reather Norton. All baptized by H. E. Pettis.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in September, 1903, New Salem Church met. No preaching held. Conference.

1st - Inquired for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Called for miscellaneous business. Agreed to appoint Messengers to meet the Association when convened at Pleasant Hill, Tippah County, Mississippi to wit: Brethren James Higgins, John Carter, John Booker and Brother Thomas Rowland, alternate. The Church went into an election of Deacon where upon Brother John Carter and Brother James was elected. Brother C. F. Reed gave up the care where upon the Church called Elder James Duncan to the care of the Church. This done while in conference on Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in September, 1903.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in November, 1903, New Salem Church met. Services by Elder C. W. Estes and pastor, Elder James Duncan, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren and Sisters to join the Church with us. Sister Hattie Hall came forward and gave evidence of her hope in Christ, was received and the right hand of fellowship was extended to her.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business - A presbytery being formed of Elder James Duncan, Elder C. W. Estes, the candidates for the office of Deacon, Brother James Higgins and Brother John Carter was present, ready for ordination. Prayer by Elder James Duncan and the charge by same. They were ordained to the office of Deacon in New Salem Church. Elder James Duncan, Elder C. W. Estes

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in May, 1904, New Salem Church met. Services opened by the pastor, then preaching by Elder C. W. Estes and pastor, Elder James Duncan, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren and Sisters to join with us.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business - Sunday morning a large congregation met with the Church to witness the communion of the Church and the washing of each other's feet, as the Master said "ye ought to wash each others feet".
Minutes read and approved.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in June, 1904, New Salem Church met. Services by the pastor, Elder James Duncan, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren and Sisters to join the Church with us. Brother William Munn came forward and gave evidence of his hope in Christ, was received and the right hand of fellowship extended to him. Baptism referred to July meeting. Read and approved.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in July, 1904, the Church met at New Salem. Services by their pastor, Elder James Duncan, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for Reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren and Sisters to join with us; where upon Brother James Hall came forward and gave evidence of his hope in Jesus. The right hand of fellowship was extended to him. Baptism was referred until next meeting.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business - agreed to appoint Messengers to meet the Union Meeting at Pleasant Hill, Tippah County, Mississippi to with: Brethren John Carter, W. E. McAlister, William Munn, and Thomas Rowland, alternate. It was also agreed to change our meeting days back to the 4th Sunday and Saturday before in each month.
Minutes read, received and signed.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in September, 1904, New Salem Church met. Services by the pastor, Elder James Duncan, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren and Sisters to unite with us.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business - it was agreed to appoint Messengers to meet with the Association when convened with the Church at Providence, McNairy County, Tennessee to wit: Brethren W. E. McAlister, John Carter, Jim Higgins and Dave Martindale, Alternate.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in October, 1904, New Salem Church met. Services by the pastor, Elder James Duncan, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren and Sisters to unite with us in the Church.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in November, 1904, New Salem Church met. Services by the pastor, Elder James Duncan after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren and Sisters to unite with us.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in February, 1905, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder James Duncan after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren and Sisters to join the Church.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March, 1905, New Salem Church met. After preaching by the pastor, Elder James Duncan, the Church sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation for members, whereupon Brother G. A. Paseur and wife, Ada came forward by letter, was received and the right hand of Church fellowship extended.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in April, 1905, New Salem Church met, preaching by Elder Broom, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation for the reception of members.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May, 1905, New Salem Church met. Preaching by the pastor, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation for members.
5th - Miscellaneous Business - Agreed to hold communion on Sunday.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June, 1905, New Salem Church met. Preaching by our pastor, Elder James Duncan, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church All in peace.
2nd - Reference - None.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren and Sisters to unite with us.
5th - Miscellaneous business. Minutes read and signed.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July, 1905, New Salem Church met. Services by Elder J. T. Robinson, Iuka, Miss., after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren and Sisters to join the Church with us.
5th - Miscellaneous Business - agreed to appoint Messengers to meet the Union meeting when convened with the Church at New Salem, Tippah County, Miss. to wit: Brethren John Carter, John Booker, Dave Martindale and James Higgins.
Minutes read and signed.

New Salem Church met Saturday before the 4th Sunday in August, 1905 - this also being time and place of our Union Meeting. After preaching by Brother C. W. Estes and Elder James Duncan, intermission and refreshments, the funeral of Sister Franky Carter was preached by Elder James Duncan then proceeded to hold conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren and Sisters to unite with us.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business - It was agreed to appoint Messengers to meet the Association when it convened with the Church at Antioch, Tippah County, Mississippi . The following Brethren were chosen to wit: Brethren J. F. Carter, W. E. McAlister, J. W. Higgins, J. T. Rowland, alternate. Minutes read and approved.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in September, 1905, New Salem Church met. Preaching by the pastor, Elder James Duncan, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren to unite with the Church.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business. Minutes read and approved.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in November, 1905, New Salem Church met. Services by the pastor, Elder James Duncan, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren and Sisters to join with us.
5th - Miscellaneous business.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in February, 1906, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elder C. W. Estes, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave opportunity to join the Church.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May, 1906, New Salem Church met. Services by the pastor, Elder James Duncan, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave opportunity to join the Church whereupon Brother J. W. Newson and Wife, N. A. Newsom came forward by letter, was received and the right hand of fellowship extended them.
5th - The case of Brother Starling Daniel was taken up for consideration. By motion and 2nd, it was referred to the July meeting.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in June, 1906, New Salem Church met. Services by Brother C. W. Estes, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church, all in peace.
2nd - Appointed Delegates to meet the Union Meeting at Little Hope, commencing on Friday before the 4th Sunday in July, 1906. Brethren G. A. Paseur, J. W. Higgins, W. T. Munn and J. W. Newsom, alternate.
Elder C. W. Estes, Moderator; G. A. Paseur, Church Clerk, Pro-temp

On Saturday before the 5th Sunday in July, 1906, New Salem Church met. Services by Brother Charley Estes and the pastor, James Duncan, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - the Case of Brother Daniel was extended to next meeting.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Called for Brethren and Sisters to unite with us. Brother Dan Martindale came forward and gave evidence of his hope, received the right hand extended to him. Baptism next meeting.
5th - Miscellaneous business - Appointed Delegates to the Union Meeting in 2nd District Brethren W. E. McAlister, Dave Martindale, James Higgins.

On Thursday before the 4th Sunday in August, 1906, New Salem Church met. Preaching by the pastor, Elder James Duncan, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the Peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - the case of Brother Starling Daniel was extended to the next meeting.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren and Sisters to join the Church with us. Charlie Munn came forward and was received.
5th - Agreed to appoint Messengers to the Association, where upon Brethren James Higgins, John Carter, W. E. McAlister, and Dan Martindale, alternate was appointed.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in September, 1906, New Salem Church met. Services by the pastor, Elder James Duncan, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for Reference - the Case of Brother Starling Daniel was taken up by motion and 2nd that Brother Daniel stand excluded from the Church for joining the Life Insurance Company and contempt of the Church.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren and Sisters to unite with us.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business.
Minutes read and received.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in October, 1906, New Salem Church met. Preaching by the pastor, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation for membership of Brethren and Sisters.
5th - Called for miscellaneous Business.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March, 1907, New Salem Church met. After preaching by Elder N. V. Parker and Elder Arthur Bishop, sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren and Sisters to join.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business.
Minutes read, received and signed.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in April, 1907, New Salem Church met. Services by Elder Arthur Bishop after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren to join the Church.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business - Agreed to appoint Messengers to meet with the Union Meeting at Pine Hill Church.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May, 1907, New Salem Church met. Preaching by the pastor, Elder Arthur Bishop and Elder Chambers, sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren and Sisters to join the Church.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June, 1907, New Salem Church met. Preaching by the pastor, Elder Arthur Bishop after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren and Sisters to join the Church.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July, 1907, New Salem Church met. Preaching by the pastor, Elder Arthur Bishop after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren and Sisters to join the Church.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business. Read and Signed.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in August, 1907, New Salem Church met. Services by Elder James Duncan and Elder Arthur Bishop, our pastor, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to sit with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren and Sisters to join.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business - it was agreed to appoint Messengers to meet with the Association when convened with the Church at this place, New Salem Church to wit: J. W. Higgins, J. T. Carter, G. A. Paseur, J. T. Rowland, alternate. This done in conference, minutes read and received and signed.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in April, 1908, New Salem Church met. Services by her pastor, Arthur Bishop and Elder Parker, after which sat in conference.
1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for Brethren and Sisters to join the Church; where upon Sister E. J. Dunn applied for restoration and was restored to full membership. Elder N. V. Parker joined by letter and the right hand of fellowship was extended him.
Minutes read and received.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in September, 1907, New Salem Church met. Services by the pastor, Elder Arthur Bishop, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave invitation for members to unite with us.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May, 1908, New Salem Church met. Services by the pastor, and Elder R. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation to Brethren and Sisters to unite with us.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June, 1908, New Salem Church met. Services by the pastor, Elder Arthur Bishop, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave opportunity to join the Church with us.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July, 1908, New Salem Church met. Services by the pastor, Arthur Bishop, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Extended the invitation for Brethren and Sisters to join the Church.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business - Agreed to appoint Messengers James Higgins, Wash Newsom, John Carter.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in December, 1908, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Bros. N. V. Parker and J. D. Austin, after which the Church sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - A committee was appointed to visit Brother Flake to find out the cause for his non- attendance. Brethren Wash Newsom, Dan Martindale and John Carter was appointed to visit him.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Called for reference.
5th - Gave an invitation for members to unite with us.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in January 1909, New Salem Church met. Preaching by their pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which the Church sat in conference.

1st - Elder N. V. Parker was appointed moderator and pastor for the year, 1909, and C. W. Munn was appointed Clerk.
2nd - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
3rd - Called for reference - Reference was carried over until next meeting.
4th - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
5th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in February, 1909, New Salem Church met. Preaching by the pastor, Elder N. V. Parker and Elder J. D. Austin, after which the Church sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - Care of Brother Flake was put off until some future time.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave invitation for members to unite with us.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March, 1909, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brethren Arthur Bishop and N. V. Parker, after which the Church sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - Brother Flake was given more time.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - An opportunity was given for members.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business.
Minutes read and received.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in April, 1909, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor Elder N. V. Parker, after which the Church sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.
5th - Minutes read and received.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June, 1909, New Salem Church met. Preaching by their pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - None.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for Brethren and Sisters to join the Church.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July, 1909, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brothers and sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.
5th - Delegates were appointed to the Union Meeting - J. L. Carter, Wash Newsom, James Higgins were appointed, C. W. Munn as substitute.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in September, 1909, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brothers and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.
5th - A collection was made for minutes - $1.40 was collected.

Thursday before the 4th Sunday in November, 1909, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elder Holbrook and Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 5th Sunday in January, 1910, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - None.
3rd - Invited visiting Brothers and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members - received none.
5th - It was moved and 2nd that a letter be given to Brother & Sister William Higgins.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in February, 1910, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - Elder James Duncan was elected pastor for the year 1910.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March, 1910, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in August, 1910, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elder Arthur Bishop and Elder N. V. Parker, after which an opportunity was given for members. Brother George Carter and wife Sister Florence came forth and was received, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brothers and Sisters to seat with us.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in September, 1910, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elders Bishop and Parker, after which an opportunity was given for members. Brother John Thornton and Brother Charlie Parker came forward and was received, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - Delegates were appointed: Brethren Dan Martindale, John Carter, C. W. Munn and J. L. Hall, in case of failure.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - The opportunity was extended for members - Sister Tenie Thornton came forth and was received.
Minutes read and received.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in December, 1910, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Gave an opportunity for members - received none.
4th - Called for Reference - Elder N. V. Parker was elected pastor for 1911.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March, 1911, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elder J. T. Robinson after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brothers and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in April, 1911, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none
3rd - Invited visiting Brothers and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in May, 1911, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in July, 1911, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.
5th - Appointed James Higgins, Wash Newsom, and Elder Parker as delegates to the Union Meeting, which will convene with the Church at Little Hope, Tippah County, Miss., beginning on Friday before the 4th Sunday in August, 1911. J. L. Hall was appointed in case of failure.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in August, 1911, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Called for reference - Cassie Munn was excluded.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in September, 1911, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - reference carried over.
3rd - Gave an opportunity for members - received Myrtle Henderson
4th - Appointed Messengers to the Association - J. T. Rowland, Wash Newsom, J. W. Higgins, and John Wright, alternate.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in October, 1911, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for Reference - Winnie Rainey was excluded
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity from members - Counce Munn and Mollie Mitchell came forth and was received. Minutes read and received.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in November, 1911, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in December, 1911, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members. Minutes read and received.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in May, 1912, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members - Lillie Parker came forth and was received.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in June, 1912, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in August, 1912, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.
5th - Brethren were appointed to the Union Meeting: J. A. Rowland, J. C. Wright, J. W. Higgins, C. W. Munn alternate.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in September, 1912, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.
5th - Appointed Messengers to the Association - J. A. Rowland, J. F. Carter, B. D. Carter and J. T. Rowland, Alternate.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in October 1912, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother J. A. Rowland, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members - Sister Shoffner came forth and was received. Brother Parker was elected pastor for the year 1913.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in November, 1912, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

We the Primitive Baptist met on Saturday before the 1st Sunday in December, 1912. Had preaching by pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, then had conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - the Church excluded Sister Lizzie Jones for refusing to fellowship a part of the Church.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Opened the door for members - no application.
5th - Dismissed by letter Brother John Carter and wife, Sister Nellie Carter and signed by order of the Church

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in January, 1913, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - Brethren J. T. Rowland and J. W. Newsom was appointed Deacons.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in February, 1913, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elder W. A. Bishop, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - Brethren J. T. Rowland and J. W. Newsom was elected Deacons.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in March, 1913, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elder S. N. Pankey, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - Tomorrow, Sunday, was set for the ordination of Brethren Wash Newsom and Tom Rowland.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Sunday morning, Brother Rowland being sick and not able to come to Church, Brother Newsom was ordained to the office of a Deacon after which had services by Elder N. L. Pankey. Elder Pankey and Elder Parker was the Presbytery

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in April, 1913, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - Reference carried over until next meeting.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in May, 1913, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in June, 1913, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in July, 1913, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.
5th - Appointed Messengers to the Union Meeting: Brethren John Thornton, Dave Martindale and C. W. Munn.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in August, 1913, New Salem Church met. Preaching by , Elders J. T. Robinson, S N. Pankey and Elder Davis, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members - Brother G. W. Shoffner came forth and was received.
Elder N. V. Parker, Moderator J. A. Rowland, Church Clerk Pro-tem
Elder N. V. Parker was chosen Moderator and W. E. Norton, Clerk.
State of Mississippi, County of Tippah, the Union Meeting met according to previous appointment. After preaching by our beloved Brethren to with: N. V. Parker, S. N. Pankey and J. T. Robinson, after which the Messengers met and agreed to have the next Union Meeting convene with the Church at Antioch, Tippah County, Mississippi and appointed Elder James Duncan to preach the introductory sermon and C. W. Estes, alternate.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in September, 1913, New Salem Church met in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.
5th - Appointed Delegates to go to the Association: Brethren J. A. Rowland, C. C. Thornton and W. A. Newsom. Jim Higgins, alternate

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in November, 1913, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - Ada Rowland was excluded
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in December, 1913, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - Will Jackson excluded
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.
5th - Elder W. A. Bishop was called to serve the Church for the 1914

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in January, 1914, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother J. A. Rowland, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in February, 1914, New Salem Church met. Preaching by J. A. Rowland, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.
J. A. Rowland, Moderator pro-tem; C. C. Thornton, Church Clerk pro-tem
New Salem Church met in conference on Saturday before the 1st Sunday in March, 1914. After preaching by Elder N. V. Parker,
1st - Called for the fellowship - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Gave an invitation for members - none.
4th - Changed the regular time of meeting from the 1st Sunday to the 4th Sunday. Closed in order.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in April, 1914, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder W. A. Bishop, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May, 1914, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder W. A. Bishop, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - It was moved and 2nd that J. A. Rowland be ordained to the full work of the ministry on our next regular day.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members-Cordell Parker came forth and was received.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June, 1914, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elders E. R. Robinson and J. T. Davis, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - By a motion and 2nd, Elder E. R. Robinson was called in to take part in the ordination
Pursuant to the above reference, we the undersign, Elders E. R. Robinson, N. V. Parker, W. A. Bishop, J. T. Davis; Deacons J. T. Rowland, J. W. Newsom, J. W. Higgins and H. P. Rowland became organized. W. A. Bishop, Moderator - J. T. Davis, Clerk for the purpose of ordaining J. A. Rowland to the full work of the ministry. Elder E. R. Robinson chose to examine the brother in faith, finding him sound in faith, proceeded ordination. Prayer by J. T. Davis then the laying on of hands. Charge was delivered by Elder E. R. Robinson. This finished, the ordination.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members - R. L. Dickerson came forth and was received.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July, 1914, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder W. A. Bishop, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members - Viola and Annie Rowland came forward and was received and baptized the day following.
5th - Appointed messengers to the Union Meeting: Brethren. The following brethren were appointed: J. A. Rowland, J. W. Higgins, W. A Newsom and D. B. Carter, alternate

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in September, 1914, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brethren J. A. Rowland and N. V. Parker after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members - Willie Luna came forward and was received.
5th - Appointed Messengers to the Association: C. W. Munn, J. W. Higgins, W. C. Munn and J. T. Rowland.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in October, 1914, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elder N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members - Dell Higgins came forward and was received.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in November, 1914, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brethren H. P. Rowland and Elder J. A. Rowland, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in December, 1914, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder J. A. Rowland, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in February, 1915, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder J. A. Rowland, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members - none

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March, 1915, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder J. A. Rowland, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us
3rd - Called for reference - none.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in April, 1915, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elder N. V. Parker, J. A. Rowland after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members - none

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May, 1915, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brethren Elder J. A. Rowland, H. P. Rowland and N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June, 1915, New Salem Church met. Services introduced by C. W. Munn, Preaching by Elder J. A. Rowland, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.
5th - By a motion and 2nd, C. W. Munn was liberated to speak where ever his lot is cast.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July, 1915, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elders N. V. Parker and Elder J. A. Rowland, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Gave an opportunity for members - Cecila Parker came forward and was received.
5th - By a motion and 2nd, Brother Charlie Parker was liberated to speak where ever his lot is cast.
Appointed messengers to the Union Meeting as follows: C. W. Munn, F. W. Newsom, J. W. Higgins and J. M. Jackson, Alternate

Thursday before the 4th Sunday in August, 1915, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elders W. A. Bishop and J. A. Rowland, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in September, 1915, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder J. A. Rowland, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Gave an opportunity for members - Jessie Munn and Willie Shoffner came forward and was received.
5th - Messengers were appointed to meet the Association. The following Brethren were appointed: C. W. Munn, J. T. Rowland, F. W. Newsom and C. C. Thornton, alternate.
By motion and 2nd, Lee Keith was elected Church Clerk

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in October, 1915, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder J. A. Rowland, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Gave an opportunity for members - Brother B. A. Mauldin came forward and was received by letter.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in November, 1915, New Salem Church met. Services introduced by Brother Parker and Preaching by Elder J. A. Rowland, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Gave an opportunity for members - Mrs. Ada Hobson came forward and was received.
5th - Went in election for pastor, Brother J. A. Rowland was elected pastor.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in December, 1915, New Salem Church met. Services introduced by Brother Charlie Munn, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

No Conference in January, 1916

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in February, 1916, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her pastor, Elder J. A. Rowland, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in March, 1916, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elders E. C. Carter and N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

By move and 2nd and act of the Church, Brother Parker was given leaf to defend the Doctrine of Christ.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in April, 1916, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother Charlie Munn, Brother Elija Carter, Brother Charlie Parker and Brother N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in May, 1916, New Salem Church met. Services introduced by Brother Paris Rowland and preaching by Brother Parker and J. A. Rowland, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in June, 1916, New Salem Church met. Services introduced by Elder N. V. Parker, preaching by Elder J. A. Rowland, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - Church declared not in peace.
2 - Moved and 2nd that we, New Salem Church, declare non-fellowship against what is called whole man doctrine, that in the New birth, that man is born in his entirety. Move not carried.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Called for reference - none

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in July, 1916, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elder James Duncan and Elder W. A. Bishop, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - Church declared in peace
1. Church declare non-fellowship against what is known as the whole man doctrine, that man is born in his entirety in the second birth. Also, we deem it a heresy to contend that in the new birth and regeneration that the Adam sinner is made sinless and Holy in all his parts.
2. And we also deem it a heresy to say that the Adam sinner is made a child of God in Spirit only.
3. We believe that the (Soul) Spirit of man that is born of the spirit of God is perfect and no sin in it, and that the flesh profits nothing.
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for membership - none.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in August, 1916, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother Charlie Munn, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Extended an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in September, 1916, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elder Charlie Munn and Elder J. A. Rowland, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.
5th - Church appointed Delegates to the Association as follows: Brethren Charlie Munn, Davis Carter, Anderson Higgins, and Brother J. T. Rowland, alternate.
Moved and 2nd that on the next meeting day, the ordination of Brother Charlie Munn will be attended to.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in October, 1916, New Salem Church met. Preaching by her Brother Charlie Parker and Brother C. W. Munn, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.
5th - By request, granted a letter of dismissal to Sister Viola Paseur.

New Salem Church Regular Baptist Association set apart the 5th Sunday in October, 1916 to ordain C. W. Munn to the full work of the ministry of the gospel. The time arriving, the Presbytery being consisting of Elders James Duncan, W. A. Bishop, N. V. Parker, J. T. Robinson and J. A. Rowland; Deacons J. T. Rowland, H. P. Rowland, James Higgins, J. L. Paseur, and I. W. Newsom proceeded to business by electing Elder James Duncan moderator of the Presbytery and J. T. Robinson, Clerk. Being organized, Elder W. A. Bishop was elected to make the examination. After prayer was delivered by Elder J. T. Robinson, laying on of the hands, then the charge was delivered by Elder James Duncan.

Elder James Duncan, Moderator; J. T. Robinson, Clerk

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in November, 1916, New Salem Church met. Services introduced by Brother C. W. Munn, preaching by Brethren N. V. Parker, Charlie Parker and Elder J. A. Rowland, after which sat in conference.

1st - Inquired after the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - Brother C. W. Munn's credentials presented to him.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.
5th - Went into election of pastor: Brother C. W. Munn elected for next year.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in December, 1916, New Salem Church met. Services introduced by Elder N. V. Parker, preaching by Elders C. W. Munn and N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none.
3rd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in January, 1917, New Salem Church met. Prayer by Elder C. W. Munn, after which sat in conference.

Moved and 2nd that charges be brought against all who wrote Elder E. C. Carter.
Moved and 2nd that the act of conference of Antioch Church should be read of Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July, 1916.
Moved and 2nd that the letters that were written to Elder E. C. Carter would be read in conference. They were read.
Moved and 2nd that the Church take a vote on the three articles as to whether they were voted on or not at the meeting on Saturday before the 1st Sunday in July, Votes 14 to 20.
Moved and 2nd that the Church shall take in question the parties who wrote to Elder E. C. Carter. First C. C. Thornton - Cecilia Parker, Lillie Parker, Tenie Thornton, Lizzie Keith, Sarah Wright, Delia Hamm, Charlie Parker and Lee Keith voted not to exclude C. C. Thornton.
Moved and 2nd that charges be preferred against those who voted not to exclude C. C. Thornton - eight opposing votes.
Moved and 2nd - Brother Anderson Higgins be appointed clerk. Five opposing votes.
Moved and 2nd that Brother Anderson Higgins take his seat as clerk

NEW SALEM CHURCH - A

Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in January, 1917, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother N. V. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - Reported in confusion. It becomes to confer charges against the following Brethren: Elder C. W. Munn, Elder J. A. Rowland, Brother Tommy Rowland, Brother Wash Newsom.
By motion and 2nd, these four brethren were excluded from demanding that certain members of New Salem Church confess a lie in order to live with them.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in January, 1917, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother N. V. Parker and Brother Charley Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - Church reported in confusion.
Moved and 2nd that the members present on Saturday before the 1st Sunday in January, 1917, sustain what was done.
Moved and 2nd that we, New Salem Church, bring charges against Brother Jim Higgins for demanding that certain members of New Salem Church confess a lie in order to live with them.
Moved and 2nd that we exclude Brother Higgins.
Moved and 2nd that New Salem Church declare non-fellowship against the doctrine that man in regeneration is made a child of God in Spirit only.
Moved and 2nd that we, New Salem Church declare non-fellowship against the "whole man" doctrine as stated by Elder J. A. Webb, that man in regeneration is made sinless.
Moved and 2nd that New Salem Church elect Brother N. V. Parker for their pastor the remaining of the year 1917.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in February, 1917, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother N. V. Parker and Brother Charley Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - in confusion.
2nd - Called for reference - none.
Moved and 2nd that New Salem Church appoint a committee of three to meet the committee who are the investigate the order of New Salem Church. The committee comprising of Brethren N. V. Parker, Jessie Paseur and Charley Parker.
Moved and 2nd that the minutes of conference of 1st Saturday before the 1st Sunday in January, 1917, be present at the meeting of the committee.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March, 1917, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother N. V. Parker and Brother Charley Parker, after which we sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - reported in confusion.
2nd - Called for reference.
Moved and 2nd the committee that were appointed to meet the committee on the 1st Saturday before the 1st Sunday in April.
Moved and 2nd that we, New Salem Church, withdraw fellowship from all who are in line with Elders E. C. Carter, Charley Munn and J. A. Rowland in doctrine.
Moved and 2nd that a committee be appointed to go and call for J. A. Rowland's and C. W. Munn's credentials. Brother C. C. Thornton, Brother John Thornton and Brother Charley Parker.

On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May, 1917, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother N. V. Parker and Brother Charley Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - reported in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Gave an opportunity for members, none.
5th - Miscellaneous business -
Moved and 2nd that we, New Salem Church, call on our sister churches for an investigation of our order and doctrine.
Moved and 2nd that the Clerk invite each church by letter.
Moved and 2nd that we, New Salem Church hold our communion the 4th Sunday in June, 1917.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June, 1917, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother N. V. Parker and Brother Charley Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none
4th - Called for membership
5th - Moved and 2nd that the Clerk of New Salem Church write each of the sister churches to write Elder C. W. Munn to see if they will meet us for an investigation of our order and doctrine and if not, why not.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July, 1917, preaching by C. F. Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - Letter to the Association
4th - Gave an opportunity for members.
5th - Motion and 2nd that New Salem Church extend an arm to midway school house for the reception of members.
Motion and 2nd that J. S. Shoffner, Will Shoffner and George Shoffner were appointed the arm.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in August, 1917, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother N. V. Parker after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - none
3rd - Moved and 2nd that charges be brought against Riley Parker for wrong deportment of life.
Moved and 2nd that Riley Parker be excluded from New Salem Church for said charges.
Appointed Messengers to the Association as follows: Elder N. V. Parker, Lee Keith, C. C. Thornton, Jessie Paseur

No Conference in September, 1917

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in October, 1917, New Salem Church met. introduced by Brother Charley Parker, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Called for members - none
5th - Called for miscellaneous - A letter was read and acted on to ask the other side of New Salem Church to meet us in an investigation of our trouble. Asking one member of each church in the Regular Baptist Association.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in November, 1917, New Salem Church met. Services by Brother N. V. Parker and Brother Charley, after which sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none

Saturday before the 4th Sunday January, 1918, in New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother Parker, after which we sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Extended opportunity for members - none.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March, 1918, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother N. V. Parker and Brother Charley Parker, after which we sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Extended opportunity for members - none.
5th - Called for miscellaneous business - none.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in April, 1918 New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother Charlie Parker, after which we sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Extended opportunity for members - none.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May, 1918, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother Champion and Elder N. V. Parker, after which we sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Extended opportunity for members - none
5th - Motion and 2nd that we, New Salem Church, grant Brother Parker the privilege to do any Church business he should call for.
Motion and 2nd that we appoint Brethren Jessie Paseur and Lee Keith Deacon.
Moved and 2nd that Brother Charley Parker be ordained to the full ministry of the gospel.
Moved and 2nd that the clerk write to all the brethren to come. Motion and 2nd that New Salem Church order the clerk to record all minutes.
Moved and 2nd that New Salem Church appoint a committee to investigate the reports that Brother J. O. Whitman circulated on Brother N. V. Parker

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June, 1918, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother Champion introducing, preaching by Brother N. V. Parker and Brother Charley Parker, after which we sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Called for membership: Brother and Sister Champion came forward and presented letters from McKeys Creek church; after which by move and 2nd were received in full fellowship of New Salem Church.
5th - Miscellaneous business - Moved and 2nd we, New Salem Church, extend the ordination of our Deacons and Brother Charley Parker.
Moved and 2nd that we, New Salem Church, extend the liberation of Brother Champion to preach or exercise any time his mind directs.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July, 1918, we at New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother Champion and Brethren N. V. Parker and Charley Parker, after which we sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Called for membership - none.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in August, 1918, we at New Salem Church met. Services introduced by Brother Champion, preaching by Brother N. V. Parker and Brother Charley Parker, after which we sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Called for membership - none.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in September, 1918, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother Charley Parker and N. V. Parker, our pastor, after which the church went into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Extended opportunity for members - none.
5th - A letter written to the Association read and approved. Moved and 2nd charges brought against Sister Dorethea Roberts for disorderly conduct, after due consideration of the Church, the Church withdrew fellowship from her.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in October, 1918, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elder N. V. Parker and Brother T. B. Dalton, after which we sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - Brother C. F. Parker be ordained to the full ministry of the Gospel and Brother Lee Keith to the office of Deacon. Brother T. B. Dalton and Brother N. V. Parker constituting the Presbytery.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in November, 1918, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother J. T. Davis, after which we sat in conference. Our pastor being absent, moved and 2nd that Brother Charley Parker be appointed moderator.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none

No conference in December.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in January, 1919, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother N. V. Parker, after which we sat in conference. Clerk being absent, Church appointed Brother Charley Parker, pro-tem.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Called for reference - Brother Jessie Paseur's ordination carried over until next meeting day.
Called Elder N. V. Parker to the pastoral care of the Church.
By motion and 2nd, appointed Brethren J. C. Wright, C. C. Thornton, and Lee Keith as building committee.
By motion and 2nd, appoint Elder C. T. Parker, N. V. Parker and Lee Keith as finance committee.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in February, 1919, New Salem Church met. Prayer by Brother Charley Parker, after which we sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - The ordination of Brother Jessie Paseur was continued.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March, 1919, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elder N. V. Parker, after which we sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - Brother Jessie's ordination continued.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in April, 1919, New Salem Church met. Services introduced by Elder N. V. Parker, preaching by Brother J. T. Davis, after which we sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - ordination of Brother Jessie Paseur
4th - Extended opportunity for members - none.
By the order of the Church, met in the ordination of Brother Jessie Paseur. The presbytery being as follows: Elder J. T. Davis, Elder N. V. Parker and Lee Keith as clerk.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May, 1919, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elder N. V. Parker, after which we sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Extended opportunity for members - none.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June, 1919, New Salem Church met. Introduction by Brother Sides, preaching by Elder N. V. Parker, after which we sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Extended opportunity for members - none.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July, 1919, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elder J. T. Davis, after which we sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Extended opportunity for members - none.
Elder N. V. Parker, Moderator; Lee Keith, Church Clerk

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in August, 1919, Conference was omitted on Saturday. The Church met on Sunday and sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
Moved and 2nd that Messengers be appointed to the Association as follows: Brethren W. L. Keith, C. C. Thornton, Elder N. V. Parker and Brother Jessie Paseur in case of failure.
Moved and 2nd that we, New Salem Church retain Brother N. V. Parker as their pastor for the remaining year. Elder N. V. Parker, Moderator; Lee Keith, Church Clerk

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in September, 1919, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Elder N. V. Parker, after which we sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren to seat with us.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in October, 1919, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother Thomas and Brother T. B. Dalton, after which we sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Extended opportunity for members - none.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in December, 1919, New Salem Church met. Preaching by Brother Parker, after which we sat in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Brethren to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none
4th - Extended opportunity for members - none.

RECORDS FROM 1917-B

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in January, 1917, the Church met at New Salem. After singing and prayer by Elder C. W. Munn, the Church entered in conference.

1st - Called for Peace - It was moved and 2nd that the Church bring charges against the following members for contempt of the Church. After some discussion, the Church brought charges against the following members: C. C. Thornton, John Thornton, Jessie Paseur, Hattie Paseur, N. V. Parker, Jim Hall, Sister Hall, Ben Hall and Hattie Sides.
2nd - the Church took up an investigation of a report that Elder N. V. Parker had been telling that the Church at New Salem had passed some resolutions that the Church had not passed. After investigation, the Church found that Elder N. V. Parker had secreted said report. Then took up the charges that was against those members named above. After due gospel labor, by motion and 2nd and vote of the Church, agreed to take one at a time and try to get them to confess their wrong. Called Brother Columbus Thornton first. He told the Church that he was not sorry of what he had done; that he did not think that he had done anything wrong. It was moved and 2nd that the Church exclude Brother Columbus Thornton and eight (8) objected to the exclusion of Brother Thornton. By Move and 2nd and vote of the Church, brought charges against the following members for contempt of the Church: Lee Keith, Lizzie Keith, Sallie Wright, Charley Parker, Lillie Parker, Delia Ham, Celia Parker, Tenie Thornton. A charge being brought against our Clerk, Brother Lee Keith, it was moved and 2nd and carried that Brother Anderson Higgins should act as our Clerk. Authorized Brother Lee Keith to turn over the Church Books and Minute of the proceedings of the Conference. Brother Lee Keith refused to give up the books and got up and left the house, carrying the books with him and those members followed him that was against. By move and a 2nd and a unanimous vote of the Church, excluded the following members: Columbus Thornton, John Thornton, Tenie Thornton, N. V. Parker, Celia Parker, Charley Parker, Lillie Parker, Delia Ham, Jessie Paseur, Hattie Paseur, Lee Keith, Lizzie Keith and Sallie Wright. It was moved and 2nd and carried that the Church adjourn until the next conference and that the Clerk prepare a minute to be read at our next meeting.
This minute of the January, 1917, meeting was read and received on Saturday before the 1st Sunday in February, 1917 and signed by Order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in February, 1917, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders J. A. Rowland and C. W. Munn, the Church entered in conference.

1st - Called for the reading of the minute of last meeting which was on Saturday before the 1st Sunday in January, 1917 was read and received.
2nd - Called for the peace of the Church - The Church referred to the charges against Brother Jim Hall and Ben Long and Sisters Leathy Hall and Hattie Sides - was put off until our next meeting.
Moved and 2nd the following Brethren was appointed to go to see the above named members that charges remain against: J. T. Rowland, W. T. Melton, I. W. Newsom, J. W. Higgins. The order of New Salem Church being called in question, the Church called for the Churches of this Association to investigate our record.
It was moved and 2nd that we send a letter to each Church composing the Regular Baptist Association, inviting them to investigate our order.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in March, 1917, the Church met at New Salem. After singing and prayer by Elder C. W. Munn and preaching by Elders E. C. Carter and J. A. Rowland, the Church entered in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church
2nd - Invited visiting Members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - We refer to the move made in our last conference. By a motion and 2nd, the same brethren appointed to go see those members that charges remain against.
Next - the Church extended the same call as before on our sister Churches composing the Regular Baptist Association to meet with us at New Salem on Saturday before the 1st Sunday in April, 1917, for the purpose of investigating our order.
This minute read and received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in April, 1917, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders E. C. Carter and W. A. Bishop, the Church entered in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference. - By a move and 2nd, we extend the move made in our last conference another month to go to see those members that charges remain against. By a move and 2nd, our Deacons are appointed to go to Lee Keith to see if he will give up our Church books and if he will not give them upon demand, then by law. The Church stands behind them in this act. By a move and 2nd, the Deacons appointed to go to Elder N. V. Parker and call for his credentials, and if he fails to give them up, to publish him at once.
4th - Opened the doors of the Church for members - none
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in May, 1917, the Church met at New Salem. After Preaching by Elders J. A. Rowland and C. W. Munn, the Church entered in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - By a move and 2nd and a unanimous vote of the Church, we restore Brother Jim Hall and Sister Hall in full fellowship of the Church.
By a Move and 2nd and a unanimous vote of the Church, we exclude Brother Ben Hall from the fellowship of the Church for contempt of the Church and by a move and 2nd, we extend Riley Parker's case over until next meeting.
4th - Extend an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in June, 1917, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders C. W. Munn and J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church
2nd - Invited visiting members seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - By a move and 2nd and a unanimous vote of the Church, we exclude Brother Riley Parker from the fellowship of the Church for contempt of the Church.
By a move and 2nd and a unanimous vote of the Church, we exclude Brother Jim Hall, Sister Hall and Hattie Sides from the fellowship of the Church for contempt of the Church.
By a move and 2nd and a unanimous vote of the Church, we exclude Brother John Shoffner and Brother George Shoffner from the fellowship of the Church for contempt of the Church.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - By a move and 2nd, the Clerk order a Church Record Book - $5.00 made up by the Brethren.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in July, 1917, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders J. A. Rowland and C. W. Munn, the Church entered in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting Members seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none
5th - Appoint the following Brethren as Messengers to the Union Meeting at New Salem: Elder J. A. Rowland, I. W. Newsom, J. W. Higgins, J. T. Rowland.
Minutes read, received and signed by order of the Church.

The Union Meeting of the 2nd District met at New Salem on Friday before the 1st Sunday in August, 1917. Introductory sermon being delivered by Elder James Duncan. The churches all reported in Peace. Appointed the next Union Meeting to be held with the Church at Little Hope beginning on Friday before the 4th Sunday in August, 1918. Elected Elder James Duncan to preach the introductory and C. W. Munn, Alternate.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in August, 1917, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders J. S. Gaughy, and E. C. Carter before noon and Elder W. A. Bishop after noon, the Church entered in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in September, 1917, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder J. S. Gaughy and W. A. Bishop and Brother E. M. Carter, the Church entered in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church.
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - By a motion and 2nd and a unanimous vote of the Church, we exclude the following members for signing a false report: J. C. Wright, Mary Shoffner, M. E. Shoffner, Mollie Mitchell, and W. H. Shoffner.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - By a move and 2nd and a vote of the Church, we liberate Brother W. T. Melton, to speak in a public way.
Appointed the following Brethren as Delegates to meet with the Association at Little Hope beginning on Friday before the 2nd Sunday in October, 1917: Elder J. A. Rowland and C. W. Munn; Deacons J. T. Rowland and I. W. Newsom. Appointed the Clerk to write a letter to the Association and approved at our next meeting.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in October, 1917, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders J. A. Rowland and C. W. Munn, the Church entered in conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - Letter to the Association read and received.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in November, 1917, the Church met at New Salem. After singing and Prayer by Brother W. T. Melton and preaching by Elders J. A. Rowland and C. W. Munn, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - By a move and 2nd and vote of the Church, we elected Elders C. W. Munn and J. A. Rowland jointly to serve us another year as pastor.
This minute read and received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in December, 1917, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders C. W. Munn and J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in January, 1918, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder C. W. Munn, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in February, 1918, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders C. W. Munn, W. A. Bishop and J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in March, 1918, the Church met at New Salem. After services being introduced by Brother W. T. Melton and preaching by Elders J. A. Rowland and C. W. Munn, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in April, 1918, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders C. W. Munn and J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in May, 1918, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in June, 1918, the Church met at New Salem. After services introduced by Brother W. T. Melton and preaching by Elders C. W. Munn and J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.
Elder J. A. Rowland, Moderator; W. A. Higgins, Church Clerk

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in July, 1918, the Church met at New Salem. After services being introduced by Elder C. W. Munn and preaching by Brethren E. M. Carter and W. A. Bishop, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - Appointed the following Brethren as delegates to the Union Meeting: Elder C. W. Munn, W. A. Higgins, I. W. Newsom, J. T. Rowland, alternate.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in August, 1918, the Church met at New Salem. After services being opened by Brother W. T. Melton and preaching by Elder C. W. Munn, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in September, 1918, the Church met at New Salem. After services being opened by Brother E. M. Carter and preaching by Elder A. B. Ross, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - the following united with the church by experience: Brethren Burton Martindale, B. T. Rowland and Sister Sallie Carter.
5th - Appointed the following Brethren as Messengers to the Association: Elders C. W. Munn, J. A. Rowland, I. W. Newsom, J. W. Higgins.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On the 1st Sunday morning in September, 1918, at the water an opportunity was given for members. Brother Morris Carter and Sister Ethel Martindale united with the Church and these along with those joined on Saturday was baptized and received in full fellowship of the Church, Elder W. A. Bishop doing the baptizing.

On Saturday before the 5th Sunday in September, 1918, the Church met at New Salem. After services being introduced by Brother W. T. Melton and preaching by Elders J. A. Rowland and C. W. Munn, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - Contribution for minutes $4.70.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in November, 1918, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders J. A. Rowland and C. W. Munn, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in December, 1918, the Church met at New Salem. After services were opened by Brother W. T. Melton and preaching by Elder J. A. Rowland , the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - By a move and 2nd and unanimous vote, the Church elected Elders J. A. Rowland and C. W. Munn, jointly to serve us as Pastor another year.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in January, 1919, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder C. W. Munn, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.
Elder C. W. Munn, Moderator; W. A. Higgins, Church Clerk

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in February, 1919, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Brother E. M. Carter and Elder J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in March, 1919, the Church met at New Salem. After services being introduced by Brother W. T. Melton and preaching by Elder C. W. Munn and Elder J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in April, 1919, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders J. A. Rowland and Elder C. W. Munn and Brother W. T. Melton, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.
Elder J. A. Rowland, Moderator; W. A. Higgins, Church Clerk

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in May, 1919, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder C. W. Munn, Elder J. A. Rowland and brother W. T. Melton, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in June, 1919, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in July, 1919, the Church met at New Salem. After services being opened by Brother W. T. Melton and preaching by Elders J. A. Rowland and C. W. Munn, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - Appointed the following Delegates to the Union Meeting at Antioch Church beginning on Friday before the 1st Sunday in August, 1919: J. W. Higgins, I W. Newsom, Elder J. A. Rowland and Elder C. W. Munn, Alternate.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in September, 1919, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders C. W. Munn, J. A. Rowland and Brother W. T. Melton, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - Appointed the following Brethren as Messengers to the Association, it beginning on Friday before the 2nd Sunday in October, 1919: I. W. Newsom, J. W. Higgins, J. T. Rowland, and Elder J. A. Rowland.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in October, 1919, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders C. W. Munn and J. C. Ross, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in November, 1919, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders C. W. Munn and J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - Elected Elders C. W. Munn and J. A. Rowland jointly to serve us as pastor another year.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in December, 1919, the Church met at New Salem. After services being opened by Brother W. T. Melton and preaching by Elders C. W. Munn and J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in January, 1920, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder C. W. Munn , the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in February, 1920, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder C. W. Munn , the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in March, 1920, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders J. A. Rowland and C. W. Munn , the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in April, 1920, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders C. W. Munn and J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in May, 1920, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Brother H. P. Rowland and Elder C. W. Munn , the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in June, 1920, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder C. W. Munn and Brother W. T. Melton, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in July, 1920, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders C. W. Munn and J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - Appointed the following Brethren as Messengers to the Union Meeting at Pleasant Hill to begin on Friday before the 3rd Sunday in August, 1920: I W. Newsom, Elder C. W. Munn, P. D. Carter, and J. T. Rowland as alternate.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in August, 1920, the Church met at New Salem. After services being opened by Brother E. M. Carter and preaching by Elders J. S. Gaughy and C. W. Munn, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - Gravel Hill Church sending Messengers confessing their wrong in signing a resolution by a move and 2nd and unanimous vote of the Church, we receive Messengers report; and received the Church in full fellowship as before the resolution was passed.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in September, 1920, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder C. W. Munn and Brothers E. M. Carter and W. T. Melton and Elder J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - Sister Lottie Rowland united with the Church by experience. By a Move and 2nd and a unanimous vote of the Church, was received in full fellowship after baptism. Sister Lottie Rowland was baptized the 1st Sunday in October, 1920.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in October, 1920, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Brother W. T. Melton and Elder J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Tuesday after the 2nd Sunday in October, 1920, after preaching by Elders W. T. Richey and W. A. Bishop, an opportunity was extended for members. Sister Hattie Munn united with the Church by experience and was baptized Wednesday following and was unanimously received in full fellowship of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in November, 1920, the Church met at New Salem. After services being opened by Elder C. W. Munn and preaching by Elder J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - By a move and 2nd and unanimous vote of the Church, we re-elect jointly Elders C. W. Munn and J. A. Rowland to serve us as Pastor for another year.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in December, 1920, on account of bad weather, we had no meeting. We met on Sunday following at New Salem and had preaching by Elder C. W. Munn; after which an opportunity was extended for members - no applicant. The Church ordered a minute prepared of this meeting to be read at our next meeting.

This minute read, received and signed on Saturday before the 1st Sunday in January, 1921.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in January, 1921, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Brother H. P. Rowland, Elders J. A. Rowland and C. W. Munn , the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - By a move and 2nd and unanimous vote of the Church, charges against the following Sisters and by a move and 2nd and unanimous vote of the Church, we exclude them for contempt of the Church: Sallie Tice, Frankie Wright, Louva Pulliam.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in February, 1921, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder C. W. Munn , the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in March, 1921, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders C. W. Munn and J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in April, 1921, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders C. W. Munn and J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in May, 1921, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Brother H. P. Rowland, Elder C. W. Munn , the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in May, 1921, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Brother H. P. Rowland, Elder C. W. Munn , the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.
Elder J. A. Rowland, Moderator; W. A. Higgins, Church Clerk

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in June, 1921, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Brother H. P. Rowland, and Elders C. W. Munn and J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - Appointed the following Brethren as Messengers to the Union Meeting at New Salem: W. C. Munn, W. A. Higgins, R. L. Dickerson and W. T. Melton, alternate.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.
Elder J. A. Rowland, Moderator; W. A. Higgins, Church Clerk

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in July, 1921, the Church met at New Salem. After services being opened by Brother W. T. Melton and preaching by Elders J. A. Rowland , and C. W. Munn, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.
Elder C. W. Munn, Moderator; W. A. Higgins, Church Clerk

The Union Meeting of the 2nd District of the Regular Baptist Association met at New Salem on Friday before the 1st Sunday in August, 1921. Introductory sermon delivered by Elder J. A. Rowland. All the Sister Churches reported in peace. Appointed the next Union Meeting to be held with the Church at New Prospect, commencing on Friday before the 2nd Sunday in August, 1922. Elected Elder James Duncan to preach the introductory sermon. Elder C. W. Munn, alternate.

The August meeting on Saturday, 1921 rained out - No conference.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in September, 1921, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Brother W. T. Melton and Elders J. A. Rowland and C. W. Munn , the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - Appointed the following Brethren as Messengers to the Association at New Salem beginning on Friday before the 2nd Sunday in October, 1921: A. M. Carter, Putt Rowland, Joe Jackson, W. L. Luna, alternate.

Saturday eve, we met at the water for the Baptism of Sister N. C. Dickerson. An invitation was extended for members. Lush Hobson and Edd Rowland united with the Church by experience. All three were baptized by Elder J. A. Rowland and unanimously received by the Church.

This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.
Elder C. W. Munn, Moderator; W. A. Higgins, Church Clerk

On Account of the Association being the 2nd Sunday in October, we had no meeting the 1st Sunday in October. We had no meeting the 1st Sunday and Saturday before in October, 1921.

On the 2nd Sunday at the Association, Sister S. A. E. Stewart united with the Church by experience and was Baptized November 6, 1921 by Elder C. W. Munn.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in November, 1921, the Church met at New Salem. After services being opened by Elder J. A. Rowland and preaching by Elder C. W. Munn , the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - Election of a Pastor for another year - By a move and 2nd, carried over until our next meeting.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in December, 1921, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders C. W. Munn and J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - Election of a Pastor extended until our next meeting.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in January, 1922, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders C. W. Munn , G. W. Durbin and J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - Elder C. W. Munn elected to serve as Pastor another year.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in February, 1922, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders C. W. Munn and a short talk on exertation by Elder J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in March, 1922, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder C. W. Munn, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in April, 1922, the Church met at New Salem. After services being opened by Brother W. T. Melton and preaching by Elder C. W. Munn, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in May, 1922, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by our pastor, Elder C. W. Munn, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

Next day Sunday and an application for members was given, Sister Mattie Rowland joined by experience and was baptized next meeting and unanimously received in full fellowship of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in June, 1922, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in July, 1922, the Church met at New Salem. After singing and prayer by Elder C. W. Munn and preaching by Elder W. A. Bishop, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - Elder C. W. Munn elected to serve as Pastor another year.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - By a move and 2nd and unanimous vote of the Church, we take from Brother W. T. Melton his liberty as a preacher.
Next appointed the following Brethren as Delegates to meet with the Union meeting beginning on Friday before the 2nd Sunday in August, 1922: Burton Martindale, W. A. Higgins, I. W. Newsom, and B. A. Mauldin, alternate.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in August, 1922, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder C. W. Munn, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in September, 1922, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder W. S. Broom, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - Appointed the following Brethren as Messengers to the Association at Little Hope Church: L. E. Hobson, J. M. Jackson, I. W. Newsom, and J. T. Rowland, alternate. It beginning on Friday before the 2nd Sunday in October, 1922.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in October, 1922, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in November, 1922, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders C. W. Munn and J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - By a move and 2nd, the Church refer the election of a Pastor until our next meeting.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in December, 1922, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders J. A. Rowland and C. W. Munn, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - By a move and 2nd, we refer the election of a Pastor until next meeting..
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On account of bad weather and sickness, had no meeting from December 1922 to March 1923.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in March, 1923, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - Elected Elder J. A. Rowland to serve us as Pastor from now until November, 1923.
4th - Extended an opportunity for the reception of members - no application.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in April, 1923, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for reception of members - no applicant.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in May, 1923, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders R. M. Weaver and J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for reception of members - no applicant.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in June, 1923, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders J. A. Rowland and C. W. Munn, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - no application
On Sunday following Sister Gracie Luker united with the Church by experience, was baptized on the 1st Sunday in July, 1923 and unanimously received by the Church.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in July, 1923, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by our pastor, Elder J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for reception of members - no applicant.
On Sunday following, Sister Gladys Higgins united with the Church by experience. We gladly received her in full fellowship after baptism.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in August, 1923, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders C. W. Munn and J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for reception of members - Sister Jimmie Jackson united with the church by experience and baptism.

On the 1st Sunday morning at the water, an opportunity was extended for members. J. T. Higgins united with the Church by experience and was baptized with Gladys Higgins and Jimmie Jackson. All three unanimously received in full fellowship of the Church.

This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in September, 1923, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders R. M. Weaver, G. W. Durbin and J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for reception of members - none.
5th - Appointed the following Brethren: Elder C. W. Munn, J. W. Higgins, J. M. Jackson and L. E. Hobson, alternate to the association as Messengers; also the clerk to write a letter to the Association to be approved at our next meeting.
On Sunday, September 2nd, Sister Bettie Rogers united with the Church by experience and baptism and was unanimously received in full fellowship of the Church.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in October, 1923, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for reception of members - no applicant.
5th - Contribution for minutes $5.00.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Sunday, October 7th, Sister S. M. Kay and Brother John Rogers united with the Church by experience and baptism, was unanimously received by the Church.

At a meeting on the 15th day of September, 1923, Sister Winnie Rainey was restored to full fellowship of the Church.

November, 1923 meeting rained out.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in December, 1923, the Church met at New Salem. After reading a chapter and Prayer by Elder J. A. Rowland and preaching by Elder R. M. Weaver, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for reception of members - no applicant.
5th - Elected Elder R. M. Weaver to serve us as pastor for a year.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in January, 1924, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder R. M. Weaver, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for reception of members - no applicant.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in February, 1924, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder R. M. Weaver, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for reception of members - no applicant.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in March, 1924, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder R. M. Weaver, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for reception of members - no applicant.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in April, 1924, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder R. M. Weaver, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for reception of members - no applicant.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in May, 1924, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders R. M. Weaver and J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for reception of members - Sister Ethel Young joined by experience, was baptized by her Father, Elder J. A. Rowland for which we gladly received her in full fellowship of the Church.
5th - Resolution of love respect for our dear deceased Brother, Elder C. W. Munn.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in June, 1924, the Church met at New Salem. After prayer by Elder R. M. Weaver and preaching by Elder W. A. Bishop, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for reception of members - no applicant.
5th - New Business - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in July, 1924, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders J. A. Rowland and G. W. Durbin, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for reception of members - no applicant.
5th - The following Brethren appointed as Delegates to the Union Meeting at Antioch beginning on Friday before the 1st Sunday in August, 1924: Elder J. A. Rowland, J. W. Higgins, W. H. Luna and W. A. Higgins, alternate.
As the Union Meeting is on the 1st Sunday, the Church decided to have our next meeting the 2nd Sunday and Saturday before in August, 1924.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in August, 1924, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for reception of members - no applicant.
5th - Appointed Messengers to the Association as follows: Elder J. A. Rowland, J. T. Rowland, L. E. Hobson and W. A. Higgins, alternate. Association is to be with the Church at Pleasant Hill beginning on Friday before the 1st Sunday in September, 1924.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in October, 1924, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elder R. M. Weaver, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for the peace of the Church - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for reception of members - no applicant.
5th - New Business - none.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in November, 1924, the Church met at New Salem after preaching by Elder J. A. Rowland, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for peace - all in peace.
2nd - Invited visiting members seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - By a move and 2nd, and unanimous vote of the Church, appointed the following Brethren: J. T. Rowland, B. A. Mauldin, J. M. Jackson, B. W. Martindale and Elder J. A. Rowland to bear the letter of acknowledgment the 4th Saturday in November, 1924 at Little Hope Church.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

INSERT IN CHURCH BOOK
RESOLUTIONS:

Inasmuch as we do not believe that in the late controversy over the doctrine of regeneration there was sufficient difference to justify division and realizing that we all had made mistakes, and being thoroughly convinced that we are Primitive Baptists, are agreed on the great fundamental principles of God's word and the prime object of this meeting being not to make demands, but to forgive and ask forgiveness; therefore we agree to forgive and beg forgiveness one of another for all of our wrongs. We further agree to come together in union, peace, love and fellowship, working together for our beloved, bleeding and factionized Zion in general.
We the re-united Church of Christ worshipping at New Salem; Tippah County, Mississippi, how in conference assembled on Saturday before the 1st Sunday in December having come together in pursuance of an agreement at Little Hope Church on Saturday before the 4th Sunday in November, 1924; and having adopted the above resolutions. We do here and now as a re-united body in peace and fellowship authorize our clerk to enter or paste the above resolution together with this act in the two records kept by the Clerks of the two factions of this church during the period of our separation; and we further agree that these two books shall thus be closed and be kept in the custody of the Clerk of this Church and we further agree that a new record book shall be procured in which shall be kept all the future records of the acts of this Church.

On Saturday before the 1st Sunday in January, 1925, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by Elders J. A. Rowland and N. V. Parker, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for peace - all in peace.
2nd - Invited visiting members seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5th - The same resolution adopted that was adopted at Little Hope the 4th Saturday in November, 1924.
Also elected Elder S. E. Reed to serve us as pastor for the year.
Changed our meeting days to 2nd Sunday and Saturday before each month.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in January, 1925, the Church met at New Salem. After singing and prayer by Elder J. A. Rowland and preaching by Elder S. E. Reed, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for peace - all in peace
2nd - Invited visiting members to seat with us.
3rd - Inquired for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none.
5 - By a motion and 2nd and unanimous vote of the Church, adopted holding each book and to use both or either for future records.
By a Motion and 2nd and vote of the Church, elected W. A. Higgins, Church Clerk.
By Motion and 2nd, vote of the Church, we granted Sister Emma Munn Burgess a Church Letter in full fellowship.
This minute read, received and signed by order of the Church.

New Salem Church met on Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in March, 1925. After preaching by Elder S. E. Reed, the Church sat in conference.

1st - Called for peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Invited visiting members seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - no one came forward

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in April, 1925, the Church met at New Salem. After preaching by our pastor, Elder S. E. Reed, the Church entered into conference.

1st - Called for peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Invited visiting members seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - none
By motion, 2nd and vote of the Church, the above minute was received.

New Salem Church met on Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in May, 1925. After preaching by Elder John Grist, the Church sat in conference; Elder J. A. Rowland elected Moderator.

1st - Inquired for peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Invited visiting members seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - no one came forward
By motion and 2nd and vote of the Church, this minute received.

After preaching by Elder S. E. Reed, New Salem Church sat in conference on Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in July, 1925.

1st - Inquired for peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Invited visiting members seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - no acceptors
5th - Called for new business: The following named Brethren: J. T. Rowland, A. B. Nance, J. A. Rowland and L. A. Hobson, alternate, were appointed as Messengers to the Union Meeting to be held with Pleasant Hill, beginning on Friday before the 3rd Sunday in August, 1925.
By Motion and 2nd and vote of the Church this minute received.

New Salem Church met on Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in September, 1925. After preaching by Elder J. A. Rowland, the Church sat in conference.

1st - Called for peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Invited visiting members seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - no one came forward
5th - Appointed the following Brethren: B. A. Mauldin, C. C. Thornton, J. A. Rowland and Rowland, alternate, as Delegates to the Association. Letter to the Association to be approved Sunday. Contribution for minutes - $3.00.

On Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in December, 1925; After preaching by Elder S. E. Reed, New Salem Church sat in conference.

1st - Called for peace of the Church - all in peace.
2nd - Invited visiting members seat with us.
3rd - Called for reference - none.
4th - Extended an opportunity for members - no one came forward
5th - New Business - By move and 2nd and vote of the Church, the meeting days were changed from the 2nd Sunday to the 1st Sunday and Saturday before in each month.
By a move and 2nd and unanimous vote, Elder W. A. Bishop was called to care for the Church another year.
By move, 2nd and vote, minutes received.

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