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September 15, 1909. THE
Franklinton: In Franklinton, the parish
seat of Washington, one of the "Florida
Parishes" of Louisiana, a several
days' meeting was held last week by Rev.
Messrs. Geo. Summey and Edmond LaVergne.
Large congregations were in attendance
in the Baptist church, where
the services were held, and much interest
was manifested. A petition was prepared
to De sent to tne presbytery of New Orleans,
from twelve persons, with four
others yet to be added, for the organization
of a Presbyterian church. A splendid
lot, one of the best and most eligibly located
in the flourishing and growing
town, has been offered by the generous
owners, the Babbington brothers, while
still another is offered, if available, by
Dr. W. J. Jones. The membership of the
proposed organization will make it a
strong little church from the start.
iilv* vi icaiiii rrcsoyicry inei in prore-nata
session on September 11, in the
First Church. Eight ministers and three
ruling elders were present. A letter of
dismission was granted to Rev. Dr. J.
H. Nail to the Presbytery of Knoxville,
a letter of transfer to Winchester Presbvterv
was eiven to Pnrdirtnto I Hnwo
Smith; Rev. Dr. Geo. H. Cornelson, Jr.,
was received from the Presbytery of
Nashville and the call of the First Church
was placed in his hands and accepted;
and Stated Clerk was authorized to give
a letter of dismission to Rev. Jacob
Meier when he shall designate the Presbytery
or chassis to which he wishes it
given, and Rev. Louis Voss was at the
request of the session of the Second
German Church, appointed as its moderator
during the Church's vacancy. The
session of the First Church was requested,
together with the pastor-elect, Dr. .
v^orneison, to submit to the Presbytery
at its regular meeting such plans and
arrangements as may be desired for the
installation cf the pastor.
MISSISSIPPI.
Presbytery of Mississippi will meet in
McComb Tuesday, October 12, 1909, at
7:30 p. m. Opening sermon by Rev. J. W.
Henderson, of Natchez. Sessions are requested
to send up contingent fund at
rate of 8 cents per member.
S. C. Caldwell, S. C.
oamaen: 'rue new pastor, Rev. J. C.
King, is meeting with success in his field
of labor. H6 was received with special
warmth by the people of the Camden
church, whose welcome took the form of
substantial provision for his home. The
church is also now building a manse.
MISSOURI.
The Fifteenth Annual Meeaing of the
Women's Missionary Union of Potosi
Presbytery will be held in the Presbyterian
Church, Cape Girardeau, Mo., on
Thursday, September 30, 1909, at 7:~j
p. m., and be opened with a sermon by
Rev. C. E. Hlckok. Delegtes will
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to Miss Mary Kocktitzky, 239 North
Pacific Street, Cape Girardeau, Mo.
(Mrs./ C. M. Huff, Secretary.
PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOUT
NORTH CAROLINA.
Rev. LeRoy Gresham has received a
call to the church in Salem, Va., but has
not yet announced his decision with reference
to it.
Charlotte: Another church has been
organized near this city, in the suburb of
Groveton. Twenty-three persons joined
in the organization, and three ruling elders
and three deacons were elected, the
elders being Messrs. R. B. Alexander,
Robert L. Forbis, and W. J. Gray, and the
deacons being Messrs. M. Davis, J. H.
Kimbrel, and W. J. Williams.
Montreat: The popularity of this retreat
for Presbyterians may be seen from
the fact that on one day last week the
following ministers were there, with possibly
others who were not registered:
From Alabama, Rev. Messrs. J. G. Snedecor,
J. L. Brownlee, A. F. Carr, W. W.
Wolfe; from Georgia, R. O. Flinn, Geo.
L. BJtzer, S. L. Morris, Wm. McMeen;
from Florida, C. O. Groves; from Kentucky,
R. A. Webb, D. Clay Lilly; from
Louisiana, H. W. Burwell, J. W. Caldwell,
T. M. Hunter. Geo. SnmmA' r? t wn.
kinson, from North Carolina, C. V. Cavitt,
T. J. Allison, J. D. A. Brown, A. McFadyen,
J. M. Rose, H. G.
Hill, R. A. Miller, A. E. Spencer,
W. J. Sechrest, J. M. Wells, R. S.
Fabridge, W. M. Fairley; from South
Carolina, R. C. Reed, S. M. Smith, Alexander
Sprunt, S. P. Fulton; from Tennessee,
J. O. Reavls, C. C. Carson, T. H.
McCallie, T. M. McConnell; from Texas,
Thornton Whaling; from Virginia. J. E.
Thacker, L. B. Tate, G. \V. Painter.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Townville: A protracted meeting lasting
five days was conducted by Rev. M.
E. Peabody. It was a source of revival
and refreshment, a season of uplift and
encouragement. There were nine additions
to the church?Ave on profession
and four by letter. This church will soon
be without a pastor, since the present
supply goes to the Seminary to pursue
his course, and the church would be glad
to get in communication with some one
available. Situated in Piedmont section,
climate and water unsurpassed. Address
Rev. M. R. Kirkpatrick, Seneca, S. C.,
Chairman of Home Mission Committee.
Rev. A. G. Buckner, D.D., who has for
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group of churches in Pee Dee Presbytery,
and near to the town of Dillon, S. C., has
recently been called to the church at
Dillon, as the successor of Rev. J. A. Wilson.
Dr. Buckner has indicated his acceptance
subject to the action of Presbytery,
and expects soon to move to the
commodious manse at Dillon that he may
be in closer touch with the people of his
charge. This change of residence and the
call of Dillon Church involve simply a
regrouping of churches. Two Sunday
morning services and one or more afternoon
services will still be given to the
country field, Dillon belne the huslnena
and social center is in almost daily contact
with the country congregations. The
following notice appears in a recent issue
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of the Dillon Herald: "Dr. A. G. Buckner,
who succeds Rev. J. A. Wilson as pastor
of the Dillon Presbyterian Church, will
move to Dillon from Clio about the middle
of the present month. Dr. Buckner
and family will occuupy the Presbyterian
manse. In addition to the Dillon Church
Dr. Buckner will serve Kentyre and Pee
Dee churches. The Doctor and his family
wih receive a very cordial welcome to
Dillon, where he has many sincere friends
and warm admirers."
TENNESSEE.
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Presbytery will please remember that the
Assembly has appointed the third Sunday
in September for the collections for
schools and colleges. It is also urged
that this cause be especially remembered
in the iJrayers of the people, nie attention
of the churches is again called to
the Synodical traveling fund tax. This
is seven and one-half cents per member.
Let every church promptly send in its
tax. This will enahl#> wool
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to be represented at Synod. This is by
order of the Presbytery as well as the
Synod. R. I. Long, S. C.
TEXAS.
Big Springs: The church here has
recently extended a call to Rev. Jno.
Stanley Thomas, of New Orleans Presbytery.
It is understood that Mr. Thomas
has accepted the call.
The Presbytery of Central Texas will
meet with the Fihst Presbyterian church,
of Clifton, Texas, on ThiirsHnv aoMnm
oer 16, at 8 p. m. A full attendance
is expected, and the Clifton membership
is making extensive preparation for the
royal entertainment of all who attend.
Refugio: The new concrete Presbyterian
church, at Refugio, has been lately
finished and is now about ready for dedication.
The people are justly proud of
their efTorts and have received the praise
and admiration of even the Romanists
who are strong here.
Brookston: Sundav- Ancruaf 99
services began at Brookston and continued
until Sunday night, Aug. 27. The
congregations were large and attentive.
The simple gospel was preached with
power. All Christians irrespective of denomination
joined heartily in the services.
Nine accepted Christ and quite a
number manifested an interest in their
personal salvation.
Paducah: R. L. Jetton filled his last
regular appointment here on the first
Sunday, September 5, and will return
to the Seminary at Austin to resume his
studies about October 1. Rev. Leonard
Gill, evangelist for Dallas Presbytery,
accompanied Mr. Jetton and preached
four nights resulting in the conversion
of one young man. Three valuable
lots were secured for the church build
ing, which we hope to erect In the near
future; and prospects are very bright for
Presbyterianism In this rapidly growing
town of the West.
Ambia: Rev. Luther Rees, Congrega(Conttnued
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