Post # 15
The 24th Annual Caddo River Association was held at Valley Grove Church in Pike Co. Ar. September 10th thru the 12th 1881.
Officers: Moderator, H. M. Wilkinson. Clerk Isaac F. Welch, Treasurer T. J. Welch.

Sat. Sept. 10, 1881.
Introductory prayer by Elder T. J. Welch. Prayer by I. F. Welch.
Called for correspondents from sister associations, letter presented by John Scott from Ouachita Association and W. R. Rush from Red River.
Committees appointed:
    Preaching:  J.. M. Smith, A. R. Chitwood and R. Tallant.
    Documentation: D. F. Driggers, J, H. Coffman and R. Tallant.
    Finance: E. P. Chitwood, J. M. Smith and W. T. Welch.
    Sunday School: M. J. Kennedy, L. T. Bagwell and T. J. Welch.
    Destitution: J. J.  Hughes, J. Shirley and D. Bright.
    State of Religion: N. H. Hanley, J. H. West and J. Welch.
    Temperance: A. N. Thornton, John Rouse and A. M. Collier.
    Duties of Church to Pastor: J. Neighbors, L. Autry and T. J. Cunningham.
    Duties of Pastor to Church: J. P. Welch, J. B. Echols and J. E. Kennedy.
    Adjourning Prayer: J. E. Kennedy.

9:00 am Monday.
Preaching report.
    11:00 am J. T. Welch and J .J. Hughes.
    4:00 pm H. M. Carson and J. M. Anderson.
    Monday 11:00 am I. F. Welch and A. Nelson.
    Monday Night N. H Hanley and J. P. Welch.
Sunday School Report:
    Dear Brethren according to the appointment of the association a number of the brethren met at Liberty Baptist
    Church to organize a Sunday School Convention. Elected W. J. Kennedy as President, J. H. West as Vice President,
    B. G. Willis and Clerk and R. W. Pate as Treasurer.
    Resolved to appoint committee of the competent brethren of this association whose duty shall be to employ and
    send out two ministering brethren as home missionaries for a period of time based on the probable means realized
    out of the missionary income. Went to election for two home missionaries resulting in the choice of James P. Welch
    and Isaac F. Welch.
Appointed to return correspondence to sister associations:
    Saline: D. Driggers and E. P. Chitwood.
    Ouachita: J. P. Welch, H. L. Wasson and J. H. West.
    Red River: G. C. Bandy, T. G. Whitton and L. T. Bagwell.
Appointed for next association meeting:
    Introductory Sermon: J. P. Welch with alternate J. J. Hughes.
    Missionary Sermon: H. M. Wilkinson and John Neighbors as alternate.
Sermon on Baptism and Communion:
    I. F. Welch and J. E. Kennedy as alternate.
    H. N. Hanley to preach on a subject of his choice.
Appointed Executive committee to govern home missionaries:
    J. Welch, W. J. Kennedy and S. Huntley.
Ordained ministers and Post Office:
    J. J. Hughes, J. Neighbors and J. P. Welch of Rock Creek.
    J. E. Kennedy, W. H. Caldwell, A. Nelson and D. T. Driggers of Hickory Station.
    J. A. Holcomb, D. Bright and G. W. Scates of Point Cedar.
    J. W. Anderson, H. Ellison of Mt. Ida.
    J. Shirley and T. J. Welch of Sims.
    J. H. West and J. A. Coffman of Caddo Gap.
    H. M. Wilkinson N. H. Hanley of Crystal Springs.
    W. W. Carson of New Hope.
    H. L.  Wasson of Black Springs.
    E. Wright of Walnut Creek.
Licentiates:
    J. M. Smith, J. Autrey and J. B. Echols of Rock Creek.
    T. J. Witt and J. C. Goes of New Hope.
    T. J. Cunningham and E. P. Chitwood of Hickory Springs.
    S. T. Bagwell of Red La(?).
Statistical Table:
    Church: New Hope - Pastor W. W. Carson. Clerk: T. O. Lee, Messengers: G. C. Bond, T. G. Witt and J. C.  Go_s(?) of New Hope.
    Church: Pilgrims Rest - Pastor: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: L. T. Bagwell. Messengers: L. T. Bagwell of Rock Creek.
    Church: Salem - Pastor: I. F. Welch. Clerk: J. M. Allen Messengers: J. B. Echols and N. L. Huggins of  Rock Creek.
    Church: Antioch West - Pastor: I. F. Welch Clerk: J. A. Coffman. Messengers: I. F. Welch, and J. A. Coffman of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Valley Grove - Pastor: I. F. Welch Clerk: D. S. P. Black Messengers: J. J. Hughes, J. Neighbors and J. Smith of Rock Creek.
    Church: Bethel - Pastor: J. P. Welch Clerk: W. W. Welch Messengers: J. P.Welch, A. Raley and L. Autrey of Rock Creek.
    Church: Mt. Pisgah - Pastor: Clerk: R. Tallant Messengers: R. Tallant and Geo. W. Tidwell of Hickory Station.
    Church: Forrest Hills - Pastor: J. E. Kennedy, Clerk: A. J. Tackett. Messengers: A. J. Tackett, J. S. Nelson and (?) of Hickory Station.
    Church: Mountain Home - Pastor: J. E. Kennedy. Clerk: G. C. Caldwell Messengers: D. T. Driggens, J. E. Aud(?) and W. J. Kennedy of Hickory          Station.
    Church: Spring Grove - Pastor: W. H. Caldwell. No Clerk, Messenger: A. J. Howten.
    Church: Bushy Creek - Not represented.
    Church: Crystal Hill - Not represented.
    Church: Shiloh - Pastor: J. Shirley Clerk: A. D. Armstrong, Messenger: A. Armstrong of Sims.
    Church: New Hope - (N) Pastor: H. L. Wasson, Clerk: A. N. Thornton Messenger: A. N. Thornton of Black Springs.
    Church: Mt. Ida - Not represented.
    Church: Pleasant Valley - Pastor: J. M. Anderson Clerk: G. M. Lane Messengers: G. M. Lane and J. N. Wasson of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Pleasant Home - Pastor: T. J. Welch Clerk: J. P.  Luckey Messengers: T. J. Welch of Sims.
    Church: East Antioch - Pastor: N. H. Huntley Clerk: E. M. (?) Messengers: N. H. Hanley and J. W. Rouse of Crystal Springs.
    Church: Liberty Springs - Pastor: H. M.  Wilkinson Clerk: S. J. Standifer, Messenger: H. M. Wilkinson, E.P. Chitwood and J. J. Cunningham
        of Crystal Springs.
    Church: New Prospect - Not represented.
    Church: Old Home - Pastor: H. M. Wilkinson Clerk: J. Chitwood, Messengers: J. J. Cunningham and J. Chitwood of Crystal Springs.
    Church: Liberty - Pastor: D. L. Driggers, Clerk: W. T. West Messengers: J.  H. West and W. T. West
                                                   

Post #16
25th Annual Caddo Rivers Association held at Baptist Church in New Hope Ark, September 9th and 11th 1882.
Officers: Moderator, H. M .Wilkinson, Clerk, Isaac F. Welch, Treasurer, I. R. Turner.
Introductory sermon by Elder J. P Welch on St. John 13:5. Followed by J. J. Hughes.
Visiting ministers were invited to seats in the body, where upon Elder J .A. McDaniel of the Southwest Arkansas Association presented himself.
Committees appointed:
    Preaching: L. R. Turner, G. W. Henthorn and W. D. Lefevers.
    Documents: R. P. Wilkinson, J. J. Hughes and A. Nelson.
    Finance: R. Tallant, W. J. Cowart and J. M.. Smith.
    Destitution: W. H. Caldwell, W .W. Carson and A. R. Chitwood.
    State of Religion: J. P. Welch, W. H. Collum and L. Autrey.
    Temperance: W. F. Willis, John Stuart and C. H. Eddlemon.
    Duties of the Church to the Pastor: Isaac. F. Welch, George W. Tidwell and Asa Cunningham.
    Duties of the Pastor to the Church: E. Burns, S. A. Goss and J .D. Neighbors.
    Closing prayer by J. A. McDaniels.
    Sunday Services: 9:00 am, A. Nelson and W. H. Caldwell.
    11:00 am: H. M. Wilkinson and J. A. McDaniel.
    3:00 pm: Isaac F. Welch. Candle lighting: W.W. Carson and J .P. Welch.

Monday, September 11, 1882 9:00 am: Prayer by J. J. Hughes.
Report on Sunday School Contentions follows:
    Introductory sermon by Isaac. F. Welch
Program for next session:
    Introductory sermon by J. M. Anderson with J.P. Welch as alternate.
    Lecture at Candle lighting: Isaac F. Welch with N. H. Harley as alternate.
    Lecture at 11:00 am J. H. West
    Lecture by J. E. Kennedy at Candle lighting on Saturday night followed by W. H. Caldwell.
    Lecture by W. J. Kennedy at 11:00 am Sunday.
    Isaac F. Welch, President and John A. Tackett Secretary.
Report on Preaching:
    Saturday 11:00 am: J. P. Welch and J. J. Hughes.
    Candle lighting Saturday night: J. A. McDaniel and L. Autrey.
    Sunday 9:00 am: A. Nelson and W. H. Caldwell.
    11:00 am: H. M. Wilkinson and J. A. McDaniels.
    3:00 pm: Isaac F. Welch.
    Candle lighting: W. W.Carson and J. P. Welch.
    11:00 am Monday: J. J. Hughes and R. P. Wilkinson.
    Monday night: I. R. Turner and Isaac F.Welch.
Appointed corresponding messengers:
    Elder W. W. Carson and Asa Cunningham to Southwestern Arkansas Association.
    Red River: J. C. Goss and J. M. Smith.
    Ouachita: I. F. Welch and N. L. Huggins.
    Saline: A. Nelson, H. M. Wilkinson, A. R. Chitwood and I. R. Turner.
Appointed for nest session:
    Introductory sermon, W. W. Carson and A. Nelson as alternate.
    Missionary Sermon: W. H. Caldwell with H. M. Wilkinson as alternate.
    Baptism Sermon and Communion:  N. H. Harley and J. J. Hughes.
    Circular Letter: Isaac F. Welch.
Ordained Ministers:
    W .W. Carson of New Hope.
    H.L. Wasson of Black Springs.
    N. H. Harley, H. M. Wilkinson of Crystal Springs.
    I. F. Welch, J. P. Welch, John Neighbors, & J. J. Hughes of Rock Creek.
    W. H. Caldwell, D. T. Driggers and A. Nelson of Hickory Station.
    J. A. Holcomb, G. W. Scates of Point Cedars.
    J. M. Anderson of Mt. Ida.
    T. J. Welch of Sims.
    J. H. West of Caddo Gap.
Licentiates:
    J. M. Smith, R. P Wilkinson, and J. B. Echols of Rock Creek.
    I. R. Turner of Caddo Gap.
    E. Burns of Hickory Station.
    O. R. Sales, J. C. Goss and G. C. Bandy of New Hope.
    L. W. Turner of Paits.
    E. P. Chitwood and T. J. Cunningham of Crystal Springs.
    L. T. Bagwell of Red Land.
Statistical Table:
    Church: Antioch East - Pastor: N. H. Harley. Clerk: C.H. Eddlemon. Messenger: C. H. Eddlemon of Crystal Springs.
    Church: Antioch West - Pastor: I. F. Welch. Clerk: I. R. Turner. Messengers: I. F. Welch, L. R. Turner and W. B. Mc Night.
    Church: Bethel - Pastor: I. F. Welch. Messengers: J. P. Welch, L. Autrey and W. F. Willis of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Bushy Creek South - Pastor: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: W. W. Welch. Messengers: J. Seals, W.A. Canady of Rock Creek.
    Church: Bethany - Not represented.
    Church: Brushy Creek North - Not represented.
    Church: Crystal Hill - Not represented.
    Church: Forest Hill - Pastor: W. H. Caldwell. Clerk: J. A. Tackett. Messengers: E. Burns and J. D. Neighbors of Hickory Station.
    Church: Liberty - Not represented.
    Church: Liberty Springs - Pastor: H. M. Wilkinson. Clerk: S. J. Standefer of Crystal Springs.
    Church: Mountain Home - Pastor: J. H. West. Clerk: G. C. Caldwell. Messengers: A. Nelson and W.H. Caldwell of Hickory Station.
    Church: Mt. Pisgah - Pastor: L. Autrey, Clerk: R. Tallant, Messengers: R. Talland and Geo. W. Tidwell of Hickory Station.
    Church: Mt. Ida - Not represented.
    Church: New Hope Pike Co. - Pastor: W. W. Carson, Clerk: J. H. Keith, Messengers: W. W. Carson, J.C. Goss and W.D. Lefevers of New Hope.
    Church: New Hope of Montgomery Co. - Not represented.
    Church: New Prospect: Not represented
    Church: Pilgrim's Rest - Pastor: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: L. T. Bagwell, Messengers: R. P. Wilkinson, W. J. Cowart and W. C. Collum of Rock Creek.
    Church: Tuskawillow - Pastor: J. A. McDaniels, Clerk; J. J. Hill, Messengers: John Stuart and Richard Dyer of Venetia Grove.
    Church: The Old Home - Pastor: H. M. Wilkinson, Clerk: Joel Chitwood, Messengers: A. R. Chitwood, A. Cunningham and J.O. Duckett
        of Crystal Springs.
    Church: Valley Grove - Pastor J. J. Hughes, Clerk: J. M. Smith, Messengers: J. J. Hughes, J. M. Smith and G. W. Henthorn.

Post #17
26th Annual Caddo River Association held at Forest Hill in Montgomery Co. Arkansas, September 8th and 10th, 1883.
Introductory sermon by W. W. Carson.
Election of officers: J. J. Hughes moderator, Isaac F. Welch, Clerk and John Welch Treasurer.
Correspondents from sister associations: J. B. Hester from Southwestern Arkansas Association and H. C. Ridling from Ouachita Association.
Committees appointed:
    Preaching: John Welch, G. B. Willis and George Pettit.
    Documents: A. Nelson, J. A. Neighbors and L. L. Forrester.
    Finance:. C. Thomas, J. H. Keith and W. F. Willis.
    State of Religion: Larkin Melson, H. Whisenhunt and G. Burchfield.
    Destitution: J. J. Roberson, W. F Ruckner and L. T. Bagwell.
    Temperance: T. J. Welch, I. P. Hollifield and D. T. Driggers.
    Duties of Churches to Pastor: A. R. Chitwood, C. H. Eddlemon and J. P. Welch.
    Duties of Pastor to Churches: J. A. Collum, H. J. House and W. J. Cowart.
    J. P. Welch appointed to preach missionary sermon.
    Sunday Services: 9:00 am, H. C. Ridling followed by E. P. Chitwood.
    11:00 am, J. P. Welch followed by W. W. Carson.
    3:00 pm, J. J. Hughes followed by I. F. Welch.
    7:00 pm, J. B. Hester followed by L. T. Bagwell.
    Monday 9:00 am, prayer by M. P. Thomas.
Petitionary letter from Mt. Zion Church, Bro. M. P. Thomas messenger.
Brethren H. L. Wasson, J. C. Pullen, G. W. Hill, I. P. Hollifield and Heron asked leave to go home.
Preaching Committee Report:
    Sat, 11:00 am W. W. Carson followed by A. Nelson.
    Sat. 7:00 pm J. J. Hughes followed by R. P. Wilkinson.
    Sunday 11:00 am J. P. Welch followed by W. W. Carson.
    Sunday 3:00 pm J. J. Hughes followed by I. F. Welch.
    Sunday 7:00 pm J. B. Hester followed by L.T. Bagwell.
    Monday 7:00 pm, M. P. Thomas followed by I. F. Welch.
Report on Sunday School Convention:
    Introductory sermon by J. P. Welch.
Set program for next session:
    Introductory sermon by H. M. Wilkinson, John Neighbors as alternate.
    Lecture at early candle lighting by W. H. Caldwell, L. Autrey as alternate.
    Lecture Saturday night by J. H. West, Isaac F. Welch as alternate.
    Circular letter by I. F. Welch.
Appointed corresponding messengers to sister associations:
    Ouachita: A. Nelson, D. T. Driggers and H. L. Wasson.
    Red River: I. F. Welch, W. J. Kennedy, M. P. Thomas and W. W. Wilson.
    Saline: A. R. Chitwood, I. F. Welch, W. F. Ruckner and E. P. Chitwood.
    Southwestern Arkansas: L. L. Forrester, W. W. Carson and J. H. Keith.
Appointments for next session:
    Introductory sermon by J. J. Hughes, H. M. Wilkinson as alternate.
    Subject of Missions: W. W. Carson, N. H. Harley as alternate.
    Baptism and Communion: M. P. Thomas J. P. Welch as alternate.
    Foot Washing: I. F. Welch.
    Circular Letter by T. J. Welch.
Ordained Ministers:
    W. W. Carson and O. R. Sayles of New Hope.
    H. L. Wasson of Black Springs.
    N.H. Hanley of Bear.
    I. F. Welch, W. H. Caldwell, D. T. Driggers and A. Nelson of Hickory Station.
    H. M. Wilkinson of Silver City.
    J. A. Holcomb and G. W. Scates of Point Cedar.
    J. M. Anderson T. J. Welch of Mt. Ida.
    J. P. Welch, John Neighbors, J. J. Hughes of Rock Creek.
    J. H. West of Caddo Gap.
    L. Autrey of Amity.
    L. R. Turner of Crystal Springs.
Licentiates:
    J. M. Smith and R. P. Wilkinson of Rock Creek.
    E. Burns of Hickory Station.
    L. W. Turner of Paits.
    G. C. Bandy of New Hope.
    E. P. Chitwood and T. J. Cunningham of Crystal Springs.
    L. T. Bagwell of Redland.
    M. P. Thomas and H. T. Howell of Amity.
    S. Rodgers of Odan.
Statistical Table:
    Church: Antioch West - Pastor: J. J. Hughes, Clerk: I. F. Welch, Messengers: I. F. Welch, J. Welch, G. W. Welch of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Bethel - Pastor: J. P. Welch, Clerk: A. J. Newcomb, Messengers: J. P. Welch, A. J. Newcomb, W. F. Willis of Rock Creek.
    Church: Brushy Creek North - Pastor: T. J. Welch, Clerk: J. C. Pullen, Messengers: G. W. Hill, J. C. Pullen of Oden.
    Church: Bethany - Pastor: L. Autrey, Clerk: W. N. Ewing, Messengers: T. J. Carpenter, W. F. Ruckner of Point Cedar.
    Church: East Antioch - Pastor: H. L. Wasson, Clerk: N. H. Harley, Messengers: C. H. Eddlemon, L. Melson of Bear Arkansas.
    Church; Forest Hill - Pastor: W. H. Caldwell, Clerk: G. B. Willis, Messengers: W. F. Bull, G. B. Willis, D. Neighbors of Hickory Station.
    Church: Liberty - Pastor: D. T. Drigger, Clerk: A. M. Collier, Messengers J. A. Shackelford of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Liberty Springs - Pastor H. M. Wilkinson. Clerk; T. J. Cunningham no messengers of Crystal Springs.
    Church: Mountain Home - Pastor: J. H. West, Clerk: J. A. Neighbors. Messengers: A. Nelson,  J. A. Neighbors, J. C. Thomas of Hickory Station.
    Church: Mt. Pisgah - Pastor W. H. Caldwell. Clerk: R. Tallant. Messengers: H. Whisenhunt, P. M. Whisenhunt, G. Burchfield of Hickory Station.
    Church Mt. Zion South - Pastor: G.  L. Hamlin. Clerk: C. A. Lecomp. Messenger: M. P. Thomas of Amity.
    Church Mt. Zion North - Pastor: D. T. Driggers. Clerk: J. C. Reese. Messengers: J. A Collum of Caddo Gap.
    Church: New Hope of Pike Co. - Pastor: W. W. Carson. Clerk: John H. Keith. Messengers: L. L. Forrester, John H. Keith of New Hope.
    Church: New Hope of Montgomery Co. - Pastor: H. L. Wasson. Clerk: A. N. Thornton. Messengers: J. P. Hollifield, H. L. Wasson of Black Springs.
    Church; New Home - Pastor: W. W. Carson. Clerk: W. K. Sergwine. No Messengers of Bear.
    Church: Pilgrims Rest - Pastor: J. J. Hughes. Clerk; R. P. Wilkinson. Messengers: L. T. Bagwell, W. J. Cowart, W. L. Ham of Rock Creek.
    Church: Salem. Pastor: J. P. Welch. Clerk: N.L. Huggins. Messengers: J. J. Roberson, N.L. Huggins of Rock Creek.
    Church: Shiloh. Pastor: T. J. Welch. Clerk: none Messenger: T.J. Welch of Rock Creek.
    Church: The Old Home. Pastor: I. F. Welch. Clerk: Asa Cunninghanm. Messengers: A. R.Chitwood, J. Heron, W. J. Chitwood of Bear.
    Church Valley Grove. Pastor J. P. Welch. Clerk: J. Neighbors. Messengers: J. J.Hughes, D.S.P. Black, W. W. Wilson of Rock Creek.
                     

Post #18
27th Annual Caddo River Association Held at Bethel Baptist Church, Pike Co. Arkansas, September 13th and 15th, 1884.
Introductory sermon by J. J. Hughes followed by A. Nelson.  Prayer by I. F. Welch.
Election of officers: Moderator, W. W. Carson, Clerk, I. F. Welch and Treasurer, John Welch.
Called for correspondence from sister association:
    Red River Association: Bro. Goodin Deaton and J. E. Kennedy.
    Ouachita: A. J. Robbins and T. R. Phelps and J. B. Hester and J. H. Rivers from Southwestern Arkansas
Committees appointed:
    Preaching: J. A. Chitwood, W. D. Lefevers and G. B. Willis and the Brethren of Bethel Baptist Church.
    Documents: R. Tallant, H. Whisenhunt and A. Nelson.
    Finance: D. S. P. Black, W. J. Cowart and Wm. Canaday.
    Destitution: W. F. Ruckner, J. J. Hughes and W. N. Ewing.
    State of Religion: T. J. Welch, M. P. Thomas and J. C. Goss.
    Temperance: D. T. Driggers, J. C. Pullen and J. N. Wasson.
    Duties of Church to Pastor: W. G. Hilton, J. Heron and J. B. Echols.
    Duties of Pastor to Church: W. D. Ward, W. H. Caldwell and L. Autrey.
    Obituaries: I. F. Welch and H. N. Harley.
    Closing prayer by J. E. Kennedy.

Monday, 9:00 am September 15th 1884.
Prayer by A. Nelson.
Preaching report:
    Saturday 11:00 am. J. J. Hughes followed by A. Nelson.
    Saturday 7:00 pm. W. G. Hilton and W. H. Caldwell.
    Sunday 9:00 am. W. W. Carson and N. H. Harley.
    3:00 pm. M. P. Thomas and J. P. Welch.
    Monday 11:00 am. James H. West and W. G. Hilton.
Report of Sunday School Convention:
    Introductory sermon by W. G. Hilton followed by W. H. Caldwell.
    Election held: W. J. Kennedy as President, J. J. Hughes as Vice President, J.  M. Smith as Clerk and W. G. Hilton as Treasurer.
    Appointed Executive Committee: T. J. Welch, A. F. Wilson and D. S. P. Black.
    W. H. Caldwell and L. Autrey delivered sermon on duties of parents to children in regard to Sunday Schools.
    J. E. Kennedy appointed to lecture on the subject of Literature for next session.
Program of next session of Sunday School Convention:
    Introductory sermon by W. W. Carson at 11:00 am on Friday.
    Friday night candle lighting lecture by J. J. Hughes on Origins of Sunday Schools.
    Saturday night candle lighting T. J. Welch on designs of Sunday Schools.
Reports of other committees:
    Call for reading of circular letter by T. J. Welch.
    Resolved to print circular letter in minutes.
    3:00 pm. Prayer by J. B. Hester.
Corresponding messengers to sister associations appointed:
    Ouachita: J. L. Robins and J. H. West.
    Red River: M. P. Thomas and D. S. P. Black.
    Saline: A. R. Chitwood and M. P. Thomas.
    Southwestern Ark: W. A. Canaday and O. R. Sayles.
    Appointed N. H. Harley to preach introductory sermon at next session of this body, T. J. Welch as alternate.
    Appointed W. W. Carson to write circular letter on a subject of his choice.
Obituary Report.
    Since our last meeting, the Lord has called from his earthly labors our beloved Elder H. M. Wilkinson, who served as Moderator
    of our association for two years in 1881 and 1882.  Brother Wilkinson was born in Greenville, South Carolina, September 12, 1820
    and died in Montgomery Co. Arkansas August 25, 1884. He had been a Baptist for over forty years and a minister in the Baptist
    faith for about thirty seven years. His parents emigrated to the United States from Whales and were of the old stock Baptist,
    of historic times. Brother Wilkinson inherited the principals of that ancient stock in high degree, being in the fullest sense of the
    term a Baptist, bold for the truth, uncompromising with error and ever ready for the good word and work. Brother Wilkinson
    leaves a companion and five children at home, (and several who are grown and have families) to morn their loss. The family has
    lost a kind husband and father. The neighborhood an excellent and beloved physician. The church, one of its purest and trusted
    members. The masonic fraternity, one of its most devoted and worth brethren and the Baptist will miss, oh sadly miss, his wise
    counsel, his earnest preaching and his untiring energy and self-sacrificing efforts to advance the Master's cause. Truly, a good
    man has passed away. We humbly and submissively, though sadly, bow to the Master's will knowing that he doeth all things well.
    - Isaac F. Welch, Chairman.
Ordained Ministers:
    W. W. Carson and O. R. Sayles of New Hope.
    H. L. Wasson of Black Springs.
    I. F. Welch of Alpine.
    W. H. Caldwell, D. T. Driggers and A. Nelson of Hickory Station.
    J. P. Welch, John Neighbors and J. J. Hughes of Rock Creek.
    M. P. Thomas and L. Autrey of Amity.
    T. J. Welch and J. H. West of Caddo Gap.
    N. H. Harley of Bear/
Licentiates:
    J. W. King of Black Springs.
    W. G. Hilton, J. M. Smith and L. T. Bagwell of Rock Creek.
    L. W. Turner of Paits.
    T. J. Cunningham and E. P. Chitwood of Crystal Springs.
    J. C. Goss and G. C. Bandy of New Hope.
    H. T. Howell of Amity.
    R. P. Wilkinson of Arkadelphia.
    E. Burns of Hickory Station.
Statistical table:
    Church: Antioch West - Pastor: J. P. Welch. Clerk: B. F. Welch. Messengers: Jno. Welch, T. J. Welch and I. F. Welch of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Bethel - Pastor: J. P. Welch. Clerk: W. H. Black. Messengers: W. H. Black, W. H. Willis and L. Autrey of Rock Creek.
    Church: Brushy Creek North - Pastor: H. Ellison. Clerk: J. C. Pullen. Messengers: J. C. Pullen of Oden.
    Church: Brushy Creek South - Pastor: W. W. Carson. Clerk: Jas Seals. Messenger: W. A. Canaday of Paits.
    Church: Bethany - Pastor: L. Autrey. Clerk: none. Messengers: W. F. Ruckner, T. J. Carpenter and W. N. Ewing of Cedar Point.
    Church: Crystal Hill - Pastor: H. Ellison. Clerk: J. W. Shirley. Messenger: D. L. Shirley of Oden.
    Church: Antioch East - Pastor: H. L. Wasson. Clerk: N. H. Hanley Messengers: N. H. Harley of Bear.
    Church: Forrest Hill - Pastor: W. H. Caldwell. Clerk: J. A. Tackett. Messengers: G. B. Willis and E. Burns of Hickory Station.
    Church: Liberty Springs - Pastor: None. Clerk: A. Bryant. Messenger: J. A. Coleman of Crystal Springs.
    Church: Liberty - Pastor: D. T. Drigges. Clerk: A. M. Collier. Messengers: J.  H. West, W. T. West and J. Collier of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Mountain Home - Pastor: W. H. Caldwell. Clerk: none. Messengers: A. Nelson, D. T. Driggers and W. H. Caldwell of Hickory Station.
    Church: Mt. Pisgah - Pastor: M. P. Thomas. Clerk: G. W. Tidwell. Messengers: S. T. Burchfield, H. Whisenhunt and R. Tallant of Hickory Station.
    Church: Mt. Zion South - Pastor: G.L. Hamlin. Clerk: W. B. William. Messenger: M.. P. Thomas of Amity.
    Church: Mt. Zion North - Pastor: D. T. Driggers. Clerk: R. W. Pate. Messenger: none of Caddo Gap.
    Church: New Hope Pike Co. - Pastor: W. D. Lefevers. Clerk: W. W. Carson. Messengers: W. D. Lefevers, J. C. Goss and W. W. Carson
        of New Hope.
    Church: New Hope Montgomery Co. - Pastor: N. H. Harley. Clerk L A. N. Thornton. Messenger: J. W. Kirby of Black Springs.
    Church: New Home - Pastor: None. Clerk: E. M. Howard. Messenger: W. P. Wheeler of Bear.
    Church: Pilgrim's Rest - Pastor: J. J. Hughes Clerk: W. L. Ham. Messengers: W. J. Cowart, W. F. Phillips and G. W. Bullard of Rock Creek.
    Chruch: Pleasant Valley - Pastor: H.L. Wasson. Clerk: J. F. Robins. Messengers: J. F. Robins and J. N. Wasson of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Providence - Pastor H.L. Wasson. Clerk: W. R. Rowton. Messengers: W. R. Rowton and J. T. Rowton of Black Springs.
    Church: Salem - Pastor: I. F. Welch. Clerk: J. F. Harmon. Messengers: J. B. Echols, W. D. Ward and N. L. Huggins of Rock Creek.
    Church: Spring Grove - Pastor: A. Nelson.  Clerk: J.  F. Harmon. Messengers: G. M. Howten and A. J. Howten of Mazarn.
    Church: The Old Home - Pastor: None. Clerk: W. J. Chitwood. Messengers: J. A. Chitwood and J. Heron of Bear.
    Church: Valley Grove - Pastor: J.  P. Welch. Clerk: J .Neighbors. Messengers: D. S. P. Black, J. J. Hughes and G. W. Hilton of Rock Creek.

                           
Post #19
28th Caddo River Association Held at Salem Church, Pike Co. Arkansas, September 12th and 14th, 1885.
Introductory Sermon by T. J. Welch.
Prayer by O. C. Miller.
Letters called for and read by J. N. Wasson and E. P. Chitwood.
Election of officers: W. W. Carson Moderator, Edmund Wright as Clerk and J. M. Smith as Treasurer.
Called for correspondence, letters presented by Southwestern Arkansas Association, Messengers: L. D. Tate and J. H. Rivers.
Ouachita Baptist Association presented letter, Messengers: H. Ellison, A. J. Robins and William Ridling.
Red River Association: I. F. Welch and J. E. Kennedy.
Committees appointed:
    Preaching: A. R. Chitwood, J. N. Wasson and E. M. Howard.
    Documents: J. R. Motley, H. J. House and W. Bullard.
    Destitution: J. P. Welch, W. H. Caldwell and J. C. Goss.
    State of Religion: G. C. Smith, D. T. Driggers and W. J. Cowart.
    Temperance: E. P. Chitwood, J. M. Smith and O. C. Miller.
    Duties of Church to Pastor: A. D. Stovall, J. D. Mattocks and J. F. Wisner.
    Duties of Pastors to Church: J. F. Harmon, A. Nelson and G. W. Scates.
    Finance: J. F. Robbins, W. J. Chitwood and W. A. Canaday.
    Closing prayer by I. F. Welch.

Monday, Sept 14th 9:00 am.
Prayer by J. M. Smith. Reports read.
Preaching:
    Saturday at 11:00 am, T. J. Welch.
    3:00 pm. L. D. Tate.
    Saturday night by J. H. West and E. Wright.
    Sunday, 9:00 am, by W. W. Carson.
    11:00 am H. Ellison and I. F. Welch.
    3:00 pm by L. D. Tate and A. Nelson.
    At night by D. T. Driggers and J. P. Welch.
    Monday, 11:00am I. F. Welch.
Report on Sabbath School Convention:
    Introductory Sermon by J. P. Welch followed by W. H. Caldwell.
    Election of officers: W. J. Kennedy as President, T. J. Welch as Vice President, J. M. Smith as Secretary and J. N. Wasson as Treasurer.
    Candle light discourse by W. H. Caldwell followed by R. W. Pate.
    Executive Committee appointed: G. B. Willis, G. M. Pettit and J. F. Robins.
    11:00 am discourse by T. J. Welch followed by W. H. Caldwell on designs of Sabbath Schools.
    4:00 pm, Prayer by L. Autrey.
    Candle light discourse by I. F. Welch.
    Committee appointed to revise constitution: J. M. Smith, I. F. Welch and J. J. Hughes.
    Amendment to constitution: Female messengers will be allowed seats in this body with the same privilege as male messengers.
Program for next session of Sabbath School Convention:
    Introductory sermon by T .J. Welch.
    Letter to be read by J. H. West on the origin of Sabbath Schools.
    Candle light lecture by J. E. Kennedy, subject of his choice.
    Prayer by O. C. Miller.
Messengers appointed to other associations:
    Red River: E. Wright.
    J. F .Robinson to Ouachita.
    E. P Chitwood and O. C. Miller to Saline.
    W. W. Carson and J. C. Gossand W. A. Canaday to Southwestern association.
Next session to be held at New Hope Church at Black Springs.
J. J. Hughes appointed to preach introductory sermon.
E. Wright appointed to write circular letter from a subject of his choice.
Prayer by J. J. Hughes.
Ordained Ministers:
    J. H. West, and G. C, Smith of Caddo Gap.
    J. P. Welch, J. J. Hughes and J. M. Smith of Rock Creek.
    E. Wright and L. Autrey of Amity.
    H. L. Wasson of Black Springs.
    N. H. Harley of Bear.
    W. G. Hilten of Texas.
    O. C. Miller of Still Water.
    A. Nelson, W. H. Caldwell and D. T. Driggers of Hickory Station.
    W. W. Carson of New Hope.
    J. R. Hilcomb of Oma.
    D. Bright and G. W. Scates of Point Cedar.
Licensed Ministers:
    J. R. Patterson and J. W. King of Black Springs.
    J. F. Harmon of Mazarn.
    J. C. Goss and G. C. Bandy of New Hope.
Statistical Table:
    Church: Bethel - Pastor: J. P. Welch. Messengers: W. F. Willis and J. F. Wisner of Rock Creek.
    Church: Liberty - Pastor: D. T. Driggers. Clerk: W. H. Black. Messengers: none of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Mt. Pisgah - Pastor: Edmund Wright. Clerk: E. T. Tallant, Messenger: E. Wright of Amity.
    Church: Pleasant Hill - Pastor: O. C. Miller. Clerk: J. P. Lackey. Messenger: M. B. Maddox of Mt. Ida.
    Church: New Hope - North. Pastor: W. W. Carson. Clerk: None. Messengers: H. J. House and J. W. King of Black Springs.
    Church: Mt. Vernon - Pastor: E. P Chitwood. Clerk: W. H. C. Parker. Messengers: E. P. Chitwood and A. Beck of Crystal Springs.
    Church: New Hope South - Pastor: W. W. Carson. Clerk: W. D. Lefevers. Messengers: W. W. Carson and J. C. Goss of New Hope.
    Church: Forrest Hill - Pastor: W.  H. Caldwell. Clerk: J. A. Tackett. Messenger. G. W. Whisenant of Hickory Station.
    Church: Union - Pastor: H. L. Wasson and N. H. Harley. Clerk: A. R. Chitwood. Messengers: A. R. Chitwood and W. A. Chitwood of Bear.
    Church: Mt. Zion - Pastor: D. T. Driggers. Clerk: R. W. Pate. Messenger: J. C. Reece of Caddo Gap.
    Church: New Prospect - Pastor: J. R. Holcomb. Clerk: N. W. Holcomb. Messenger: G. W. Scates of Point Cedar.
    Church: Refuge - Pastor: None. Clerk: S. A. Evans. Messengers: J. W. Peeples and M. G. Peeples of Stillwater.
    Church: Valley Grove - Pastor: J. P. Welch. Clerk: J. M. Smith. Messengers: J. M. Smith and E. G. Baggett of Rock Creek.
    Church: Providence - Pastor: H.  L. Wasson. Clerk: W. R. Rowton,. Messenger: A. D. Stovall of Black Springs.
    Church: New Home - Pastor: N. H. Harley. Clerk: E. M. Howard. Messengers: W. K. Sarguine and N. E. Howard of Bear.
    Church: Bushy Creek North - Pastor: W. Larrance. Clerk: E. M. Howard. Messengers: J. C. Pullen and A. T. Hill of Oden.
    Church: Mountain Home - Pastor: A. Nelson. Clerk: J. C. Thomas. Messengers: A. Nelson, W. H. Caldwell and D. T. Driggers of Hickory Station.
    Church: Prairie Grove - Pastor: O. C. Miller. Clerk: W. Wilson. Messenger: O. C. Miller of Stillwater.
    Church: Spring Grove - Pastor: A. Nelson. Clerk: J. F. Harmon. Messenger; J. F. Harmon of Hickory Station.
    Church: Caney Valley - Pastor: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: W. W. Smith. Messenger: W. W. McLane of Pineland.
    Church: Bushey Creek - South. Pastor: G. C. Bandy. Clerk: J. Seales. Messengers: W. A. Canaday, J. N. Jordan of Paits.
    Church: Antioch West - Pastor: L. Autrey. Clerk: B. F. Welch. Messengers: G. C. Smith, J. P. Welch and R. C. Fields of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Buckville - Pastor: N. H. Harley. Clerk: J. W. Marton. Messengers: None of Buckville.
    Church: Pleasant Valley - Pastor: T. J. Welch. Clerk: J. N. Wasson. Messengers: J. F. Robins and J. N. Wasson of Black Springs.
    Church: Salem - Pastor: I. F .Welch. Clerk: N. L. Huggins. Messengers: J. B. Echols, W. D. Ward and A. L. Wilson of Rock Creek.
    Church: Pilgrim's Rest - Pastor: W. W. Carson. Clerk: W. S. Ham. Messengers: G. W. Bullard, W. J. Cowart and J. R. Motley.

             
Post #20
29th Annual Caddo River Baptist Association, September 11th and 13th, 1886.
Introductory Sermon by J.  J .Hughes and A. Nelson.
Elected officers: J. N. Wasson and H. J. House appointed to hold ballots. Moderator: T. J. Welch, Clerk: E. Wright, Treasurer: John Welch.
Letter presented by Ouachita United Baptist Association, Messenger, E. R. Box.
Preaching committee appointed: Messengers of New Hope Church and Asa Bright, D.S. P. Black and L. L. Forrester.
Preaching Report:
    Saturday Night, E. Wright and J. P. Welch.
    9:00 am Sunday, A. C. Thompson and H. L. Wasson.
    11:00 am, W. W. Carson and O. C. Miller.
    3:00 pm, T. J. Welch and L. Autrey.
    Sunday Night, J. M. Smith and D.T. Driggers.
    11:00 am Monday, J. J. Hughes and J. R. Holcomb.
    Monday night, E. P. Chitwood and T. J. Cunningham.
Committees appointed:
    Documents: G.W. Wisenant, J. F. Wisener and R. Tallant.
    Destitution: W. W. Carson, O. C. Miller and J. R. Motley.
    State of Religion: J. R. Holcomb, L. Autrey and A. Nelson.
    Temperance: J. H. West, L. E. Danby and D. T. Driggers.
    Duties of Churches to Pastors: J. F. Robins, F. W. Mullins and N. T. Hardy.
    Duties of Pastor to Church: H. L. Wasson, J. R. Patterson and G. W. Pettit.
    Finance: A. R. Chitwood, W. R. Sarguine and B. T. Peeples.
    Obituaries: J. J. Hughes, J. M. Smith and A. F. Smith.

Monday 8:00 am.
Prayer by O. C. Miller.
Obituary of Elder John Neighbors.
It has pleased our Heavenly Father to call our beloved and much esteemed brother, Elder John Neighbors, from his labors to a place
of rest. Brother Neighbors was born in Carroll County, Tennessee March 8th, 1835. He moved to Clark Co., Arkansas in 1845.
He embraced a hope in Christ in October of 1852. He joined the Baptist Church July 3rd, 1853. He was licensed to preach March 1st,
1862 by Bethel Baptist Church. He was ordained to the full work of the ministry October 10th, 1886 by Bethel Church.  He died
February 9th, 1885. Brother Neighbors was a man of usefulness in the community in which he lived. He served as pastor of churches
for several years. He served as church clerk for sixteen years. In the death of Brother Neighbors the family has lost a kind husband
and father, the neighborhood and excellent and beloved citizen. The church has lost one of its purest, albest and trustiest members,
and we miss his wise council, earnest preaching and untiring energy to advance the Master"s cause. Truly a good man has fallen.
We humbly and submissively, though sadly, bow to the Master's will, knowing that He doeth all things well.
- John M. Smith, J. J. Hughes and A. F. Wilson.
Report of Sabbath School Convention:
    Introductory sermon by T. J. Welch followed by J. J. Hughes.
    Officers elected: W. J. Kennedy, President. T. J. Welch, Vice President. J. M. Smith Secretary and J.B. Echols, Treasurer.
    Discourse preached by J.P. Welch followed by I. R. Turner.
    Prayer by Bro. Barnett.
    Executive Committee appointed: J. B. Echols, W. W. Smith and J. F. Wisener to arranger program for next session.
    Motion to appoint four evangelists, one in each district of this convention:
        1st district, J. P. Welch, 2nd. District, W. H. Caldwell, 3rd district O. C. Miller, 4th district, N. H. Harley.
    W. H. Woodall appointed to write on "Literature," to be read at our next session.
    Lecture by J. E. Kennedy.
Program for next session of Sabbath School Convention:
    Introductory sermon by W. W. Carson.
    Early Candle light by J. E. Kennedy.
    Second day: Early Candle light sermon by J. P. Welch.
    Third day: Prayer by W. H. Woodall.
    Statistical Table for Sabbath School Convention.
        School: Amity - Superintendent: W. J. Kennedy. Messengers: J. W. Rankston and S. Hallinghead of Amity.
        School: Bethel - Superintendent: W. F. Willis. Messengers: G. A. Wisener and Miss Ada Willis of Rock Creek.
        School: Caney Valley - Superintendent: W. W. Smith. Messengers: M. E. J. Adams and A. A. McLain of Pine Land.
        School: Pleasant Hill - Superintendent: G. W. Burchfield. Messengers: None, of Amity.
        School: Pleasant Valley - Superintendent: J. B. Weatherd. Messenger: J. H. Peal of Caddo Gap.
        School: Oak Grove - Superintendent: J. Welch. Messenger: None of Caddo Gap.
        School: Salem - Superintendent: J. B. Echols. Messengers: J.  M.  Marable, W. F. Florence and J. P. Wilson of Rock Creek.
        School: Valley Grove - Superintendent: D. S. P. Black. Messengers: Lizzie Thornton and Alice Hughes, of Rock Creek.
        School: Alpine - Superintendent: None. Messengers: J. F. Welch of Alpine.
        Church: Amity - Messenger: J. Kennedy of Amity.
        Church: Bethel - Messenger: J. F. Wisener of Rock Creek.
        Church: Antioch - Messengers: J. H. Porton and H. L. Welch.
        Church: Caney Valley - Messengers: O. T. Smith, E. Hardy and W. W. McLain of  Amity.
        Church: Mountain Home - Messengers: Willis Driggers of Hickory Station.
        Church: Salem - Messengers: N. L. Huggins, J. Robinson and J. Florence.
        Church: New Hope Pike Co. - Messengers: W. W. Carson of New Hope.
        Church: New Hope of Montgomery Co. - Messengers: H. M. Hawthorn, W. E. Thornton.
        Church: Pleasant Valley - Messengers: by letter of Black Springs.
        Church: Valley Grove - Messengers: J. J. Hughes, Sallie Fuller and Mary Thornton.
Ordained Ministers:
    J. H. West, G. C. Smith, J. M. Smith, T. J. Welch and T. J. Welch of Caddo Gap.
    J. P. Welch and J. J. Hughes of Rock Creek.
    E. Wright and L. Autrey of Amity.
    H. L. Wasson of Black Springs.
    N. H. Harley of Bear.
    O. C. Miller of Stillwater.
    A. Nelson, W. H. Caldwell, D. T. Driggers of Hickory Station.
    W. W. Carson of New Hope.
    J . R. Holcomb of Oma.
    D. Bright, G. W. Scates of Point Cedar.
    Joseph Eaves of Mt. Ida.
Licensed Ministers:
    J. R. Patterson, J. M. Carley of Black Springs.
    J. F. Harmon of Mazarn.
    J. C .Goss, G. C. Bandy and S. A. Bowels of New Hope.
    J. W. King of Amity.
    T. J. Cunningham of Crystal Springs.
    R. W. Pate of Caddo Gap.
Statistical Table.
    Church: Bethel - Pastor: E. Wright. Clerk: J. F. Wisener. Messengers: L. Autrey and J. F. Wisener of Amity.
    Church: Liberty - Pastor: D. S. Driggers. Clerk: W. S. West. Messenger J. H. West of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Mt. Pisgah - Pastor: E. Wright. Clerk: J. G. Pate. Messengers: R. Tallant, E. Wright and G. W. Butchfield of Amity.
    Church: Pleasant Hill - Pastor: O. C. Miller. Clerk: W. J. Whisenhunt. Messengers: L. E. Danley and S. M. Scott of Mt. Ida.
    Church: New Hope North - Pastor: W. W. Carson. Clerk: J. W. Kirby. Messengers: W. Guthery, B. M. Thornton and H. J. House of Black Springs.
    Church: New Hope South - Pastor: W. W. Carson. Clerk: W. D. Levers. Messengers: W. W.Carson, L L. Forrester and J. C. Goss of New Hope.
    Church: Mt. Vernon - Pastor: E. P.Chitwood. Clerk: W. H. C. Parker. Messengers: E. P. Chitwood  of Crystal Springs.
    Church: Forest Hill - Pastor: J. E. Kennedy. Clerk: J. A. Tackett. Messengers: G. W. Whisenant, G. M. Willis of Hickory Station.
    Church: Union - Pastor: N. H. Harley. Clerk: A. R. Chitwood. Messenger: A. R. Chitwood of Crystal Springs.
    Church: Mt. Zion - Pastor: D. T. Driggers. Clerk: R. W. Pate. Messengers: G. W. Pettit of Caddo Gap.
    Church: New Prospect - Pastor: J. R . Holcomb. Clerk: N. W. Holcomb. Messengers: J. R. Holcomb of Point Cedar.
    Church: Refuge - Pastor: N. H. Harley. Clerk: G. A. Evans. Messengers: B. T. Peeples, A. J. Estas and S. A. Evans of Mt. Ida.
    Church: Valley Grove - Pastor: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: D. S. P. Black. Messengers: J. J. Hughes, D. S. P. Black and W. T. H. Thornton of Rock Creek.
    Church: Providence - Pastor: H. L. Wasson Clerk: W. R. Rowton. Messengers: C. C. Rowton and J. R. Patterson of Black Springs.
    Church: New Home - Pastor: E. P. Chitwood Clerk: E. M. Howard. Messengers: W. K. Sarguine, L. R. Howsar of Bear.
    Church: Mountain Home - Pastor: D. T. Driggers. Clerk: J. C. Thomas Messengers: A. Nelson and D. S. Driggers of Hickory Station.
    Church: Prairie Grove - Pastor: O. C. Miller. Clerk: J. B. Beavert. Messengers: J. P. Beavert and O. C. Miller of Leverney.
    Church: Spring Grove - Pastor: A. Nelson. Clerk: J. F. Harmon. Messengers: F. W. Mullins and A. Howton of Mazarn.
    Church: Caney Valley - Pastor: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: W. W. Smith. Messengers: W. W. Mclane and N. T. Harley of Pineland.
    Church: Antioch - Pastor: L. Autrey. Clerk: J .M. Smith. Messengers: T. J. Welch, J. Welch and J. M. Smith of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Pleasant Valley - Pastor: T. J. Welch. Clerk: J. N. Wasson. Messengers: R. L Wasson, J. N. Wasson J. F. Robins of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Salem - Pastor: W. W. Carson. Clerk: N. L. Huggins. Messengers: J. B. Echols, A. F. Wilson and W. D. Ward.
    Church: Liberty Springs - Pastor: Joseph Eaves. Clerk: Asa Bright. Messengers: Asa Bright and T. J. Cunningham of Crystal Springs.


Post #21
30th Annual Caddo River Association, held September 10th and 12th. 1887 at Refuge Church, Montgomery Co. Ar, being situated
    near the northern boundary of Montgomery Co., and nearly north of Mt. Ida.
Introductory sermon by J. R. Holcomb and J. J. Hughes.
Opening prayer by W. H. Caldwell, closing prayer by J. M. Smith.
Election of officers: Moderator: J. J. Hughes, Treasurer: John Welch, Clerk: Edmund Wright.
Correspondence called for: Red River Association Messenger: D. D. Corban.
Ouachita United Baptist Association Messenger: J. C. Pullen.
Committees appointed:
    Preaching: J.  P. Beavert, A. C. Peeples, S. A. Evans, A. R. Chitwood, R. A. Herring and A. A. Lomax.
    Documents: A. Nelson, J. N. Wasson and W. D. Ward.
    Destitution: W. W. Carson, T. J. Cummingham and J. H. Trammell.
    State of Religion: T. J. Welch, E. P. Chitwood and D. M. Shaw.
    Temperance: J. F. Robbins, J. T. Eaves, and J. M. Smith.
    Duties of Churches to Pastors: J. R. Holcomb, W. W. Canaday and J. B. Echols.
    Duties of Pastor to Churches: J. P. Hollyfield, F. W. Mullins and A. F. Wilson.
    Finance: John Welch, C. C. Rowton, and W. H. Reeves.
    Obituaries: L. T. Bagwell, W. P. Wheeler and J. N. Parton. (It was further enacted that the names of the deceased of our
        churches be published in the minutes.

Monday 8:30 am.
Prayer by O. C. Miller.
Reports read:
Report on Obituaries:
    Jas. M. Marrable died January 4th 1887, T. J. Fagans, died January 15th, 1887, Sister C. C. Ward died June 30th, 1887
        all of Salem Church, Pike Co.
    W. Rouse of Union Church died 1887. Sister J. B. Cunningham of Liberty Springs died August 16th, 1887.
    Sister Elizabeth Chitwood died November 20th, 1887 at age 72 years and 2 months and one day.
    Two Brother Parkers of Mt. Vermon Church died, one in 1886 and one in 1887.
    L. B. Gibbs of Pleasant Hill Church died in 1886 and Brother Lowe of Mt. Pisgah died in 1886.
Report on Preaching:
    Saturday night: D. D. Corban and J. T. Eaves.
    Sunday 9:00 am: E. P. Chitwood and W. H. Caldwell.
    At 11:00 am: E. Wright and A. Nelson preached a missionary sermon.
    3:00 pm: W. W. Carson and D. M. Shaw.
    Early Candle light: J. J. Hughes and T. J. Cunningham.
    Monday 11:00 am: T. J. Welch and Brother Gambrell.
Report on Sabbath School Convention held at Bethel Baptist Church in Pike Co.:
    Introductory sermon by J. J. Hughes and J. E. Kennedy.
    Prayer A. Nelson.
    Election of officers: President: W. J. Kennedy, Vice President: T. J. Welch, Secretary: J. M. Smith, Treasurer: D. S. P. Black.
    Sermon by J. E. Kennedy.
    Appointed Executive Committee: R. Tallant, J. F. Wisener and J. A. Neighbors.
Program for next session:
    Introductory sermon by T. J. Welch.
    Preaching at early candle light: J. E. Kennedy and J.  J. Hughes.
    Statistical Table of Sabbath School Convention:
Church: Mt. Pisgah - Messengers: G. W. Tidwell and R. Tallant of Amity.
        Church: Bethel - Messengers: A. A. Lomax, M. M. Sevier and S. J. Wisener of Rock Creek.
        Church: Salem - Messengers: J. P. Wilson, W. D. P. Florence and Mrs. M. F. Wilson of Rock Creek.
        Church: Forrest Hill - Messengers: G. B. Willis of Hickory Station.
        Church: Caney Valley - Messengers: J. A. Neighbors and W. W. Smith of Pine Land.
        Church: Amity - Messenger: J. G. Howell of Amity.
        Church: Antioch - Messengers: G. W. Welch and Fannie Smith of Caddo Gap.
        Church: Valley Grove - Messengers: W. S. Bullard, W. W. Wilson and Mollie Hughes of Caddo Gap.
        Church: Mountain Home - Messenger: J. C. Thomas of Hickory Station.
        School: Mountain Home - Superintendent: None. Messengers: J. L. Caldwell and Mrs. N. E. Thomas of Hickory Station.
        School: Bethel - Superintendent: J. F. Wisener. Messengers: L. Lomax, Ada Willis and F. Lomax of Rock Creek.
        School: Amity - Superintendent: W. J. Kennedy. Messengers: Miss. S. Hollingshead of Amity.
        School: Caney Valley - Superintendent: L. W. Herring. Messengers: J. W. Ponder, Miss J. Ponder and Mollie Herring of Pine Land.
        School: Mt. Pisgah - Superintendent: R. Tallant. Messenger: John Lowe of Amity.
        School: Valley Grove - Superintendent: D.S. P. Black. Messengers: T. O. Black, Alice Hughes and Ida Thornton of Caddo Gap.
Resolved: That the brother secretary be paid twelve dollars for his services.
Messengers appointed:
    Saline Association: Joseph. T. Eaves and E. P. Chitwood.
    Southwestern Association: W. W. Carson
    Red River Association: A. Nelson.
    Ouachita Association: A. N. Thornton.
    A. Nelson and E. P. Chitwood appointed to preach the next introductory sermon.
Moderator appointed a committee to secure a Missionary to preach within the bounds of this association north of the Quachita River:
    A. C. Peeples and S. A. Evans of Refuge Church and S. M.. Scott of Pleasant Hill.
Ordained Ministers:
    A. Nelson, D. T. Driggers and W. C. Caldwell of Hickory Station.
    D. M. Shaw of Pates.
    N.  H. Harley of Bear.
    J. T. Eaves of Buckville.
    E. P. Chitwood of Crystal Springs.
    W. W. Carson of New Hope.
    J. J. Hughes and J. M. Smith of Rock Creek.
    J. R. Holcomb and D. Bright of Oma.
    G. W. Scates of Point Cedar.
    G. C. Smith and T. J. Welch of Caddo Gap.
    L. Autrey of Amity.
    W. C. Gilmore and O. C. Miller of Mt. Ida.           
    J. M. Haycraft of Hot Springs.
    H. L. Wasson and J. R. Patterson of Black Springs.
Licentiates:
    R. W. Pate of Caddo Gap.
    J. B. Frances and T. J. Cummingham of Crystal Springs.
    J. C. Goss of New Hope.
    G. W. Wasson of Black Springs.
Statistical Table:
    Church: Mt. Zion - Pastor: D. T. Driggers, Clerk: R. W. Pate. Messenger: None.
    Church: Mt. Home - Pastor: D. T. Driggers. Clerk: J. C. Thomas. Messengers: A. Nelson Hickory Station.
    Church: New Hope North - Pastor: W. W. Carson. Clerk: J. W. Kirby. Messengers: A. N. Thornton and E. P. Wasson of Black Springs.
    Church: Salem - Pastor: T. J. Welch. Clerk: A. F. Wilson. Messengers: A. F. Wilson, J. B. Echols and W. D. Ward of Rock Creek.
    Church: Mt. Pisgah - Pastor: E. Wright. Clerk: Wm. Ewing. Messengers: E. Wright of Lucky.
    Church: Caney Valley - Pastor: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: W. W. Smith. Messengers: R. A. Herring and L. T. Bagwell of Rock Creek.
    Church: Mt. Vernon - Pastor: J. T. Eaves Clerk: J. B. Frances Messengers: J. T. Eaves, J. B. Frances  and E. P. Chitwood of Buckville.
    Church: Valley Grove - Pastor: T. J. Welch. Clerk: D. S. P. Black Messengers: J. J. Hughes and J. M. Smith of Rock Creek.
    Church: Pleasant Hill - Pastor: O. C. Miller Clerk: T. G. Rankins Messengers: S. M. Scott and J. P. Lackey of Mt Ida.
    Church: New Hope South - Pastor: W. W. Carson Clerk: W. D. Lefever Messengers: W. W. Carson of New Hope.
    Church: Spring Grove - Pastor: W. H. Caldwell Clerk: W. H. Reeves Messengers: W. H. Reeves and F. W. Mullins of Mazarn.
    Church: New Prospect - Pastor: J. R. Holcomb Clerk: N. W. Holcomb Messenger: J. R. Newcomb of Oma
    Church: Brushy Creek - Pastor: L. D. Tate Clerk: James Seales. Messengers: D. M. Shaw and W. A. Canaday of Pates.
    Church: Union - Pastor: N. H. Harley. Clerk: A. R. Chitwood. Messenger: A. R. Chitwood of Bear.
    Church: New Home - Pastor: E. P. Chitwood. Clerk: E. M. Howard. Messengers: W. P. Wheeler of Bear.
    Church: Providence - Pastor: J. R. Patterson. Clerk: M. Patterson. Messengers: D. P. Rowton and C. C. Rowton of Black Springs.
    Church: Antioch - Pastor: T. J. Welch. Clerk: G. C. Smith. Messengers: T. J. Welch, John Welch and J. N. Parton of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Liberty - Pastor: E. Wright. Clerk: W. T. West. Messenger: None of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Refuge - Pastor None. Clerk: S. A. Eavens. Messengers: A. C. Peeples, J. B. Beavert and S. A. Eavens of Mt. Ida.
    Church: Liberty Springs - Pastor T. J. Cunningham. Clerk: S. J. Standifer. Messengers: T. J. Cunningham of Crystal Springs.
    Church: Pilgrims Rest - Pastor: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: W. L. Ham. Messenger: G. W. Bullard of Rock Creek.
    Church: Pleasant Valley - Pastor: H. L. Wasson. Clerk: J. F. Wisener. Messengers: J. N. Wasson and J. F. Robins of Manfred.
    Church: Bethel - Pastor: E. Wright. Clerk: J. F. Wisener. Messenger. A. A. Lomax of Rock Creek.
    Church: 2nd Hot Springs - Pastor: J. M. Haycraft. Clerk: J. H. Trammell. Messengers: J. H. Trammell and D. A. Estice of Hot Springs.
    Church: Forrest Hill - Pastor: E. Wright. Clerk: J. A. Tackett. Messenger: None of Hickory Station.
                                                                          

Post #22
31st Annual Caddo River Baptist Association held at Pleasant Valley Church, West of Caddo Rivers and nearly three miles above
   Caddo Gap, September 8th and 10th, 1888.
Introductory sermon by Elder A. Nelson and E. P Chitwood.
Elder N. H. Harley, W. W. Carson and Willie Peeples read letters from represented churches.
Election of officers: Moderator: W. W. Carson. Clerk: E. Wright and Treasurer: John Welch.
Corespondents:
    Red River Association, J. F. Welch.
    Ouachita Association, T. B. Phelps and A. J. Robins.
    Big Fork United Baptist, Z. G. Edwards and J. M. Love.
Committees appointed:
    Preaching: G. B. Willis, W. Crepps and ? Estes and messengers of Pleasant Valley delegation.
    Documents: J. B. Echols, J. R. Motley and G. W. Pettit.
    Destitution: D. D. Corban, J. C. Thomas and O. C. Miller.
    State of Relogion: E. P. Chitwood, H. L. Wasson and J. R. Holcomb.
    Temperance: L. Autrey, J. J. Hughes and W. R. Peeples.
    Duties of Church to Pastor: W. F. Willis, W. D. Ward and N. H. Harley.
    Duties of Pastor to Churches: T. J. Welch, D. Bright and M. P. Thomas.
    Finance: A. A. Lomax, W. J. Cowart and W. H. Guthery.
    Obituaries: A. F. Wilson, J. F. Wisener and R. W. Payte.
Preaching committee called on to report the appointees to preach:
    Saturday night: J. P. Welch and J. J. Hughes.
    9:00 am Sunday: D. D. Corbin and J. H. West.
    11:00 am: J. F. Welch and O. C. Miller.
    3:00 pm: N. H. Harley and T. J. Welch.
    Sunday night: W. W. Carson and H. L. Wasson.
    Closing prayer by H. L. Wasson.
   
Monday, 9:00 am:
Preaching by Elder D. Bright and W. S Gamble.
Other committees appointed:
    Education: D. D. Crobin, H. L. Wasson and J. R. Holcomb.
    Literature: S. A. Evans, A. F. Wilson and J. R. Holcomb.
Committee reports called for and read.
Obituaries:
    Rebecca Wilson departed this life April 11th 1888 and Laura J. White July 17th, 1888, both of these were of Refuge Church,
        Stillwater P.O. Montgomery Co. Ar.
    Mary E. House of Black Springs, August 20th 1888 aged 18 years.
    Alice Fox, August 23, 1888 of New Hope.
    Malissa Suddn, March 15th, 1888 of New Hope.
Report on Sunday School Convention:
    Convention met at Caney Valley, Pike Co. on Friday at 11:00 am before the first Lord"s day in August 1888.
    Introductory Sermon by T. J. Welch and J. J. Hughes.
    Election of officers: President: W. J. Kennedy, Vice President: J. P. Welch, Secretary: J. M. Smith, Treasurer: J. Welch.
    Candle light sermon by W. H. Caldwell and J. J. Hughes.
    Second day: Prayer by J.P. Welch
        11:00 am sermon by M. P. Thomas and J. J. Hughes.
        2:00 pm: opening prayer by T. J. Welch.
        Committee to arrange the program for the next meeting: John Welch, W. W. Smith and J. C. Thomas
        Appointed to introductory sermon: J.P. Welch, and M. P. Thomas. J. E. Kennedy to write an essay on the orgins of Sunday Schools.
        Sermon by J. E. Kennedy and J. P. Welch.
    9:00 am Sunday; Opening prayer by J. M. Smith. Sunday school lesson by W. J. Kennedy and D. J. Kennedy, teacher.
Statistical table for Sunday School Convention:
    Church: Caney Valley - Messengers: Mollie Henry, S. J. Ponder, and T. O. Smith of Pine Land.
    Church: Valley Grove - Messengers: Sisters M. J. Hughes and M. E. Smith of Rock Creek.
    Church: Salem - Messengers: J. B. Ehcols of Wilson.
    Church: Mt. Zion - Messenger: W. M. Powell of Amity.
    Church: Mountain Home - Messengers: Willie Tackett of Hickory Station.
    Church: Forrest Hill - Messenger: J. P. Tomlin of Hickory Station.
    Church: Amity - Messenger: H. M. L. Cronin of Amity.
    Church: Antioch - Messengers: B. F. Welch, G. W. Welch and R. C. Fields of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Bethel - Messenger: S. H. Harvey of Rock Creek.
    School: Mountain Home - Superintendent; F. Nelson, Messengers: Sisters N. S. Hawthorn and J. C. Thomas of Hickory Station.
    School: Antioch - Superintendent: John Welch. Messengers: J. P. Welch and J. N. Parten of Caddo Gap.
    School: Caney Valley - Superintendent: W. W. Smith. Messengers: Sisters M. E. J. Adams, Ella Bishop and Aldova McLane of Pine Land.
    School: Amity - Superintendent: D. J. Kennedy. Messengers: Sisters Zodu Kennedy and Miss Cora Willard of Amity.
    School: Salem - Superintendent: A. T. Wilson. Messengers: W. P. Ponder and Willie Ward of Wilson.
    School: Bethel - Superintendent: A. F. Wisener. Messengers: W. J. Lomax of Rock Creek.
    School: Valley Grove - Superintendent: W. J. Kennedy. Messengers: D. B. Hughes, Mary Hughes and Lizzie Thornton of Rock Creek.
Resolved that this committee respond to the call of Refuge Church in the education of J. M.  White.
Appointed committee to raise and use money for the education of J. M. White: Dr. R. C. Roberts, N. H. Harley and J. N. Wasson.
Appointed T. J. Welch and J. R. Holcomb to preach introductory sermon at next meeting.
Ordained Ministers:
    M. P. Thomas, D. Bright, G. M. Scates J. M. Sims of Point Cedars.
    G. C. Smith of Wilson.
    J. R. Holcomb Of Oma.
    O. C. Miller, D.D. Corban, W. C. Gilmore of Mt. Ida.
    H. L. Wasson, J. R. Patterson of Black Springs.
    N. H.  Harley of Bear.
    E. P. Chitwood, J. T. Evans of Crystal Springs.
    W. W. Carson of New Hope.
    W. S. Gamble of Gladstone.
    A. Nelson, D. T. Driggers, W. H. Caldwell of Hickory Station.
    J. H. West, L. Autrey, J. P. Welch, J. T. Welch of Caddo Gap.
    E. Wright of Lucky.
    J. J. Hughes, J. M. Smith of Rock Creek. J. M. Haycraft of Hot Springs.
Licensed Ministers: 
    Elias Burns of Hickory Station.
    R. W. Pate of Accidenti.
    J. C. Goss of New Hope.
    L. T. Rugwell of Pine land.
    S. D. Houston of Point Cedar.
    G. H. Wasson of Manfred.
    J. B. Frances and T. J. Cunningham of Crystal Springs.
Statistical Table:
    Church: Mountain Home - Pastor: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: J. C. Thomas. Deacons: F. Nelson, D. S. Hawthorn, W. S. Bullard,
        Messengers: J. C. Thomas, G. C. Caldwell. Members: 52 of Hickory Station.
    Church: Valley Grove - Pastor T. J. Welch. Clerk: J. M. Smith. Deacons: W. T. A. Thornton and F. Good. Messengers: J. J. Hughes
        and J. M. Smith. Members: 42 of Rock Creek.
    Church: New Prospect - Pastor: J. R. Holcomb. Clerk: N. W. Holcomb. Deacon: D. S. P. Black, J. B Little. Messengers: J. R. Holcomb
        and D. Bright. Members: 20 of Oma.
    Church: Pleasant Valley - Pastor: H. L. Wasson. Clerk: J. N. Wasson. Deacons: None. Messengers: H. L. Wasson, J. F. Robins
        and A. Neal. Members 32 of Manfred.
    Church: Pilgrims Rest - Pastor: T. J. Welch. Clerk: T. J. Miller. Deacon: W. J .Cowart: Messenger: W. J. Cowart, G. W. Bullard
        and T. J. Miller. Members: 20 of Wilson.
    Church: New Home - Pastor: E. P. Chitwood. Clerk: C. H. Eddlemon. Deacons: A. R.Chitwood and J. J. Weeks Messengers: T. J.
        Valentine, and C. H. Eddlemon. Members: 35 of Bear.
    Church: New Hope - Pastor: W. W. Carson. Clerk: W. D. Lefevers. Deacons: J. J. Weeks, S. A. Goss and W. F. Willis. Messengers:
        W. W. Carson and W. A. C. Turner. Members: 30 of New Hope.
    Church: Bethel - Pastor: E. Wright. Clerk: J. F. Wisener. Deacons: W. F. Willis and G. Vaughn. Messengers: W. F. Willis, A. A.
        Lomax and J. F. Wisener. Members: 47 of Rock Creek.
    Church: Salem - Pastor: T. J. Welch. Clerk: A. F. Wilson. Deacon: None. Messengers: W. D. Ward, J. B. Echols and A. F. Wilson.
        Members: 47 of Wilson.
    Church: Forrest Hill - Pastor: E. Wright. Clerk: A. Tackett. Deacons: W. Bull, G. Willis, J. A. Tackett and A. Walker. Members:
        28 of Hickory Station.
    Church: Black Springs - Pastor: W. W. Carson. Clerk: J. W. Kirby. Deacons: I .P. Hollifield, A. N. Thornton and L. L. Forrester.
        Messengers: W. H. Guthrey and J. W. Kirby. Members: 33 of Black Springs.
    Church: Mt. Vernon - Pastor: J. T. Eaves. Clerk: P. L. Whitlock. Deacons: None. Messengers: E. P. Chitwood. Members: 16
        of Crystal Springs.
    Church: Mt. Pisgah - Pastor: E. Wright. Clerk: W. N. Ewing. Deacon: R. Tallant. Messengers: E. Wright and W. N. Ewing.
        Members: 31 of  Lucky.
    Church: Mt. Ida - Pastor: D. D. Corban. Clerk: W. W. Sanders. Deacon: None. Messengers: D. D. Corbin, Dr. R. C. Roberts and
        Eli Smith. Members: 7 of Mt. Ida.
    Church: Liberty - Pastor: H. L. Wasson. Clerk: R. B. West. Deacons: None. Messengers: R. B. West and A. J. Collier. Members:
        23 of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Mt. Zion of Montgomery Co. - Pastor: D. T. Driggers. Clerk: R. W. Pate Deacons: None. Messengers: G. W. Pettit and
        R.W. Payte. Members: 15 of Platta.
    Church: Mt. Zion of Clark Co. - Pastor: M. P. Thomas. Clerk: W. B. Wilson. Deacon: None. Messenger: M. P. Thomas. Members:
        23 of Point Cedar.
    Church: Antioch - Pastor J. J. Hughes. Clerk: Jno. Welch. Deacons: R. C. Fields, J. Welch and G. W. Welch. Messengers: T. J.
        Welch, L. Autrey and J. Welch. Members: 32 of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Refuge - Pastor D. D. Corban. Clerk: A. C. Peeples. Deacons: J. M. Peeples and J. P. Beavert. Messengers: S. A. Evans,
        W. B. Peoples and J. M. White. Members: 66 of Stillwater.
    Church: Union - Pastor: N. H. Harley. Clerk: W. L. Cockerell. Deacons: None. Messengers: N. H. Harley Members: 18 of Bear.
    Church: Caney Valley - Pastor: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: W. W. Smith. Deacons: None. Messengers: W. M. Ponder and O. C. Smith.
        Members: 38 of Pine Land.
    Church: Pleasant Hill - Pastor: O. C. Miller. Clerk: W. P. Hendry. Deacons: S. M. Scott. Messenger: O. C. Miller, W. J. Dillard and
        S. M. Scott. Members: 47 of Mt. Ida.
    Church: New Bethany - Pastor: J. M. Sims. Clerk: S. D. Houston. Deacons: None. Messengers: S. D. Houston. Members: 9 of Point Cedar.
    Church: Shiloh - Pastor: H. L. Wasson. Clerk: A. D. Amerson, Deacons: None. Messengers: W. Mattocks. Members: 8 of Mt. Ida.
    Church: Union Ridge - Pastor: W. S. Gamble. Clerk: None. Deacons: None. Messengers: W. S. Gamble, J. R. Hopper and J. B. Kinsey.
        Members 16 of Gladstone.
    Church: Macedonia - Pastor: O. C. Miller. Clerk: E. Justice. Deacons: None. Messengers: J. M. Justice and W. M. Creps. Members:
        14 of Pine Land.
    Church: Bethlehem - Pastor: L. Autrey. Clerk: W. L. Ham. Deacons: None. Messengers: J. R. Motley. Members: 24 of Pineland.
    Church: Providence - Pastor: H. L. Wasson. Clerk: A. D. Stovall.   Deacons: C. C. Rowton and R. J. Rowton. Messengers: C. C.
        Rowton and N. Rowton of Black Springs.

Note: I thought it might be interesting to see how many members were in each church.


Post #23
32 Annual Caddo River Baptist Association held at Forrest Hill Church, one mile south-west of Hickory Station, September 7th and 9th, 1889.
Introductory sermon by T. J. Welch. Prayer by J. R. Holcomb.
Called for letters from various churches, D. S. P. Black, Dr. Kennedy and G. B. Willis read letters.
Election of officers: J. J. Hughes as moderator, E. Wright as Clerk, John Welch as Treasurer.
Correspondents called for:
Ouachita: G. T. Gore and G. W. Vandiver.
Saline: B. W. Phillips.
Red River: Dr. Kennedy.
Committees:
    Preaching: A. R. Chitwood, R. T. Harrison and messengers from Forrest Hill delegation.
    Documents: J. N. Wasson, D. S. P. Black and J. M. Smith.
    Destitution: T. J. Welch, O. C. Miller and J. R. Holcomb.
    State of Religion: L. Autrey, Wm. Willis and J. C. Thomas.
    Temperance: R. M. Reece, John Welch and J. M. White.
    Duties of Church to Pastors: W. D. Ward, J. R. Motley and W. F. Ruckner.
    Duties of Pastor to Churches: A. M. Neal, I. P. Hollifield and J. F. Wisener.
    Finance: J. T. Goss, M. A. Robins and J. C. Reece.
    Obituaries: Wm. Lefevers, J. P. Beavert and W. M. Ponders.
Preaching report:
    Saturday night: J. T. Brown and H. L. Wasson.
    Sunday 9:30 am: A. M. Ridling and J. H .West.
    11:00 am J. E. Kennedy and L. Autrey.
    3:00 pm Sunday: J. M. Haycraft and J. J. Hughes.
    Sunday night: E. P. Chitwood and H. C. Ridling.
    Sunday night at Mountain Home: J. T. Brown and O. C. Miller.
    Monday 11:00 am E. Wright and J. M. White.

Monday 8:00 am
Reports read:
Obituaries:
    Sister Margaret M. Surgin of New Hope Church, born June 1857 and departed this life 1888, 31years old.
    Jeff Robins of Pleasant Valley Church, departed this life, April 2nd 1889 age 49 years.
    Mary A. Gaskin of Providence Church departed this life, April 18, 1889.
    Sister Ewing, wife of Wm. Ewing of Mt. Zion Church departed this life in June 1889.
    Deacon W. F. Bull of Forrest Hill Church departed this life, May 6th 1889, age 72 years.
    Samuel Dillard of Bethel Church departed this life, January 1889 ,aged 96 years.
    Rebecca Williams of Mt. Zion departed this life, March 1889, aged 60 years.
    Missionary Board: met 4th Sunday in November 1888, J. H. West chaired organization.
Enrolled committee as follows:
    Forrest Hill: G. B. Willis.
    Bethel: W. F. Willis.
    Mt. Pisgah: R. Tallant.
    Black Springs: J. W. Kirby.
    Liberty: J. Collier.
Officers elected: G. B. Willis as President, W. F. Willis as Secretary and R. Tallant and Treasurer.
Sunday School Convention Report:
    Introductory Sermon by J.  M. Smith and T. J. Welch. Prayer by J. F. Wisener.
    Election of Officers: W. J. Kennedy as President, T. J. Welch as Vice President, J. M. Smith as Secretary, and D. S. P. Black as Treasurer.
    Committee appointed to arrange program for this session: J. C. Thomas, W. D. Ward and J. J. Hughes.
    Friday night preaching by W. H. Caldwell and J. M. Smith.
    2nd day, 9:00 am Prayer by D. T. Driggers
    Committee appointed to arrange program for next session: D. S. P. Black, J. F. Wisener and J. M. Tidmore.
    Prayer by T. J. Welch.
    Preaching Saturday night by Dr. J. E. Kennedy and T. J. Welch.
    Sunday school lesson by J. E. Welch.
Statistics of the Sunday School Convention.
    Church: Amity - Messengers: T. A. Hollingshead, W. B. Bush and Sister Vane Thornton of Amity.
    Church: Caney Valley - Messengers: W. W. McLain and J. M. Tidmore of New Hope.
    Church: New Hope - Messengers: L. L. Porter of New Hope.
    Church: Valley Grove - Messenger: J. J.  Hughes, Jr. of Rock Creek.
    Church: Salem - Messengers: W. D. Ward and J. P. Wilson of Wilson.
    Church: Mountain Home - Messengers: J. C. Thomas, S. Caldwell and Sister M. Driggers of Hickory Station.
    Church: Bethel - Messenger: Sister Alice Sloan of Rock Creek.
    Church: Black Springs - Messenger: J. M. Hawthorn of Black Springs.
    Church: Forrest Hill - Messenger: E. Burns of Hickory Station.
    School: Mountain Home - Superintendent: W. H. Caldwell, Messengers: D. S. Hawthorn, Ada Driggers and Sister N. E. Thomas of Hickory
        Station.
    School: Bethel - Superintendent: J. F. Wisener, Messengers: Miss A. Kelly, L. Lomax of Rock Creek.
    School: Valley Grove - Superintendent: W. J. Kennedy, Messengers: Effie Black, D. B. Hughes and Mary Hughes of Rock Creek.
    School: Amity - Superintendent: D. G. Kennedy, Messengers: D. Hollingshead and Sue Hollingshead of Amity.
    School: Salem - Superintendent: E. G. Baggette, Messengers: W. D. Ward and J. P. Wilson of Wilson.
    School: Caney Valley - Superintendent: L. W. Herring, Messengers: Miss Anna R. Smith and H. S. Adams of Pine Land.
Appointed: E. P. Chitwood and E. Wright to preach next introductory sermon.
Appointed as messengers to:
    G. B. Willis, W. A. Thomas and D. S. P. Black to Red River association.
    H. L. Wasson, O. C. Miller and E. P. Chitwood to write.
    A. R. Chitwood and Wm. Creps to Ouachita association.
    J. C. Goss and Wm Lefevers to Southwestern association.
    J. R. Holcomb to Saline association.
Appointed to address the missionary board: Wm. Willis, G. B. Willis and R. Tallant.
Ordained Ministers:
    A. Nelson, W. H. Caldwell, D. T. Driggers of Hickory Station.
    J. J. Hughes and J. M. Smith of Rock Creek.
    G. C. Smith of Wilson.
    T. J. Welch of Sutton.
    R. W. Pate of Plata.
    J. R. Holcomb of Oma.
    D. Bright, G. W. Skates, J. M. Sims, and M. P. Thomas of Point Cedar.
    W. W. Carson and J. C. Goss of New Hope.
    E. Wright of Luckey.
    L. Autrey and J. H. West of Caddo Gap.
    J. M. White of Stillwater.
    H. L. Wasson of Black Springs.
    J. M. Haycraft of Hot Springs.
    O. C. Miller of Mt Ida.
    N.  H. Harley of Bear.
Licensed Ministers:
    T. J. Powell and Elias Burns of Hickory Station.
    Wm. P. Taylor of Kirby.
    S. D. Houston of Point Cedar.
    G. H. Wasson and J. A. Colum of Black Springs.
    J. M. Corley of Mt. Ida.
Statistical Table:
    Church: Providence - Pastor: H. L. Wasson, Deacons: None, Clerk: A. D. Stovall, Messengers: J. R. Rowton and C. C. Rowton
    Church: Bethel - Pastor: J. E. Kennedy, Clerk: J. F. Wisener, Deacons: none, Messengers: W. F. Willis, A. A. Lomax and J. F.
        Wisener of Rock Creek.
    Church: Bethlehem - Pastor: L. Autrey, Clerk: M. J. Root, Deacons: G. R. Motley, Messenger: G. R. Motley of Kirby.
    Church: ? - Pastor: T. J. Welch, Clerk: S. G. Moran, Deacons: J. B. Echols, A. F. Wilson, W. D. Ward and E. G. Baggette,
        Messengers: S. Z. Morzan, W. D. Ward and E. G. Baggette of Wilson.
    Church: Prospect - Pastor: J. R, Holcomb, Clerk: N. W. Holcomb, Deacon: J. B. Little, Messengers: J. R. Holcomb and J. B. Little of Oma.
    Church: Mt. Pisgah - Pastor: E. Wright, Clerk: G. W. Tidwell, Deacons: R. Tallant. Messengers: E. Wright and W. F. Rucker of Luckey.
    Church: New Hope - Pastor: T. J. Welch, Clerk: W. L. Lefevers, Deacon: S. A. Goss, Messengers: J. C. Goss and W. D. Lefevers
        of New Hope.
    Church: Mountain Home - Pastor: J. J. Hughes, Clerk: J. C. Thomas, Deacons: F. Nelson and D. S. Hawthorn, Messengers: D. S.
        Hawthorn, G. A. Driggers and J. C. Thomas of Hickory Station.
    Church: Macedoina - Pastor: O.  C. Miller, Clerk: J. A. Johnston, Deacons: J. M. Justice, Messenger: Wm. Creps of Oden.
    Church: Pleasant Valley - Pastor: L. Autrey, Clerk: None, Deacons: W. J. Anderson and M. A. Robins, Messengers: A. M. Neal, M. A.
        Robins and J. N. Wasson of Black Springs.
    Church: Forrest Hill - Pastor, E. Wright, Clerk: G. W. Whisenant, Deacon: G. W. Willis, Messengers: E. Burns, G. W. Whisenant
        and J. S. Nelson of Hickory Station.
    Church: Pilgrims Rest - Pastor: T. J. Welch, Clerk: J. T. Miller, Deacon: W. J. Cowart, Messengers: T. J. Welch and W. C. Column of Sutton.
    Church: Liberty - Pastor: H. L. Wasson, Clerk: R. B. West, Deacons: A. M. Collier and R. M. Reece, Messengers: R. M. Reece, R. B.
        West and A. Diffie of Ophir.
    Church: Antioch - Pastor: J. J. Hughes, Clerk: John Welch, Deacons: J. Welch, G. W. Welch and R. C. Fields, Messengers: L. Autrey,
        John Welch and G. W. Welch of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Refuge - Pastor: A. H. Armstrong, Clerk: J. P. Blakely, Deacons: J. P. Beaverts, J. W. Peoples and W. K. Blakely, Messengers:
        J. B. Bevert and J. M. White of Story.
    Church: ? Home - Pastor: E. P. Chitwood, Clerk: W. A. J. Gilham, Deacons: A. R.  Chitwood, E. M. Howard, Messenger: A. R. Chitwood of Bear.
    Church: Black Springs - Pastor: W. H. Caldwell, Clerk: J. W. Kirby, Deacons: I. P. Hollifield, L. Forrester and A. N. Thornton, Messenger:
        I. P. Hollifield of Black Springs.
    Church: Valley Grove - Pastor: J. J. Hughes, Clerk: J. M. Smith, Deacons: D. S. P. Black and W. S. Bullard, Messengers: J. J. Hughes,
        J. M. Smith and D.S. P. Black of Rock Springs.
    Church: ? Valley - Pastor: J. J. Hughes, Clerk: W. W. Smith, Deacons: L. W. Herring and W. W. McLain, Messengers: W. M. Ponder
        and O. C. Smith of Pine Land.
    Church: Mt. Ida - Pastor: O. C. Miller, Clerk: W. W. Sanders, Deacons: none, Messenger: Dr. R. C. Roberts of Mt. Ida
    Church: Mt. Zion of Montgomery Co., - Pastor: H.L. Wasson, Clerk: J. W. Hayes, Deacons: G. W. Pettit, Messengers: Wm. Pettit and
        J. C. Reece of Plato.
    Church: Mt. Zion of Hot Springs Co., - Pastor: M.P. Thomas, Clerk: W. B. Williams, Deacons: W. M. Howeel and Wm. Currin,
        Messengers: J. M.. Brantley and W. M. Howell Point Cedar.
    Church: Pleasant Hill - Pastor: A. H. Armstrong, Clerk: S. M. Scott, Deacons: H. C. Lackey and S. M. Scott, Messengers: O. C. Miller
        and M. B. Maddox of Mt. Ida.

      
Post # 24
Caddo River Baptist Association held at Bethel Baptist Church in Pike Co. Arkansas, September 13th and 15th 1890.
Introductory sermon by E. Wright and J. .J. Hughes. Prayer by L. Autrey.
Read letters from various churches: R. Tallant, J. E. Kennedy and N. H. Harley.
Election of officers: J. E. Kennedy and H. G. York of Red River Association appointed to hold ballots.  J. J. Hughes as Moderator, E.
    Wright as Clerk and G. B. Willis as Treasurer.
Called for correspondence: J. E. Kennedy and I. F. Welch from Red River association.
Committees appointed:
    Preaching: A. R. Chitwood and J. R. Motley with delegates from Bethel Church.
    Documents: G. L. Tanner, G. W. Pettit and J. M. Smith.
    Destitution: W. W. Carson, G. B.Willis and M. A. Robins.
    State of Religion: T. J. Welch, G. W. D. Johnson and T. J. Cunningham.
    Temperance: W. P. Taylor, H. C. Lackey and E. P. Wasson.
    Duties of Pastor to Churches: J. B. Payne, W. D. Ward and N. L. Huggins.
    Duties of Churches to Pastor: D. Bright, J. L. Harvey and W. H. Reeves.
    Finance: W. D. Dunson, J. T. Miller and R. W. Carpenter.
Obituaries:
    A. M. Neal, E. Burns and J. C. Thomas.

Monday 8:00 am:
Obituaries:
    Sister Emaline Ashcraft of Caney Valley died June 22, 1890. She joined the Baptist church June 29th 1889, age 27 years.
    Sister A. J. Wright of Mt. Pisgah Church died February 24th 1890. She was born near Salem, Columbianna Co. Ohio. Her parents were
        John and Phoebe Schooley, son Elder Edmund Wright. She belonged to the Baptist church for over 20 years. She often read the
        Gospel with tears in her last days. She exhorted her son, E. Wright, to attend to his Christian duties. She was 82 years and 4 days old.
    Joseph Vaughn of Bethel Church, Pike Co. died October 1, 1890, age 65.
    Sister Ann Miller of Pilgrim's Rest died within the past year.
    J. C. Reece of Mt. Zion died December 12th 1889.
    Sister Haghs of Refuge Church, Montgomery Co. died, supposed to be 70 years of age.
    Sister Martha J. Harley was born in Girson Co. West Tennessee January 4th 1848. She departed this life December 4th 1889 being
        41 years and 11 months old. She made a profession of faith in the Savior September 19th, 1870. She became a member of the
        Missionary Baptist Church in October, 1979.
    Sister Ellen Shepperd of New Bethany departed this life in June of 1890, firm in the faith.
Report on Sunday School Convention:
    Introductory sermon by T. J. Welch.
    Called for letters from schools and churches. Letters were read by W. W. Smith and M. M. Priggin.
    Election of officers: W. J. Kennedy as President, T. J. Welch as Vice President, W. W. Smith as Secretary and D. S. P. Black as Treasurer.
    Appointed preaching committee: D. S. P. Black, John Welch and L. W. Herring.
    Friday night preaching by J. J. Hughes.
    Prayer by T. J. Welch
    Committee to arrange the program for next session: W. F. Willis, J. J. Hughes and J. M. Smith.
    W. W. Carson delivered interesting lecture on Sunday Schools.
    Preaching at 11:00 am by W. W. Carson.
    Program for next session: Introductory sermon by J. E. Kennedy alternate, W. W. Carson
    Essays read:
        D. S. P. Black on "Are Sunday Schools a help to Parents".
        J. F. Wisener on Duties of parents to their children in Sunday School.
        J. M. Smith and T. J. Welch on the importance of a Sunday School in every church.
        J. E. Kennedy on Duties of Sunday School teachers.
    Saturday night preaching by J. M. Smith and W. W. Carson.
    Sunday, 9:00 am.
    Prayer by R. P. Wilkinson.
Statistical table for Sunday School Convention.
    Church: Salem - Messengers: J. P. Wilson, John Ward and M. L. Wilson of Wilson.
    Church: Antioch - Messengers: John Welch and C. A. E. Welch of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Caney Valley - Messengers: L. W. Herring, Celia. R. Smith and Mollie Herring of Rock Creek.
    Church: Forrest Hill - Messenger: Elias Burns of Hickory Station.
    Church: Mountain Home - Messengers: J. C. Thomas and Ella Thomas of Hickory Station.
    Church: Valley Grove - Messengers: M. J. Hughes and M. C. Cannon of Rock Creek.
    Church: Pilgrim's Rest - Messengers: R. P. Wilkinson of Wilson.
    School: Mountain Home - Superintendent: G. H. Wasson, Messenger: Ella Driggers of Hickory Station.
    School: Valley Grove - Superintendent: W. J. Kennedy, Messengers: Effie Black,  D. B. and Mary Hughes of Rock Creek.
    School: Caney Valley - Superintendent: W. W. Smith, Messengers: J. W. Ponder, A. Fields and Aldonia McLane of Rock Creek.                  
    School: Caddo - Superintendent: J. L. Harvey, Messenger: J. L. Harvey of Amity.
    School: Amity - Superintendent: C. C. Henthorn, Messengers: Ida Fuller, Magdalene Mercer and Dorcia Hollingshead of Amity.
    School: Bethel - Superintendent: J. F. Wisener, Messengers: L. E. Lomax, J. F. Lomax and Amanda Kelly of Rock Creek.
Meeting adjourned, prayer by T. J. Welch.
Report on preaching:
    Saturday night: W. P. Taylor and L. Autrey.
    Sunday 9:00 am: N. H. Harley and J. E. Kennedy.
    Sunday 11:00 am H. G. York.
    3:00 pm  I. F .Welch and J. J. Hughes.
    Sunday night: J. R. Harley and J. M. Smith.
Appointed to committee to revise the constitution:
    T. J. Welch, W. W. Carson and W. P. Taylor.
Messengers appointed:
    R. Tallant and J. P. Hawthorn to Ouachita Association.
    T. J. Howell and W. H. Black to Red River.
    N. H. Harley and A. R. Chitwood to Saline.
Appointed to preach next introductory sermon: W. W. Carson and H. L. Wasson.
Ordained Ministers:
    N. H. Harley of Hot Springs.
    H. T. Howell, D. Bright, C. C. Whitten and G. W. Scates of Point Cedar.
    R. W. Pate of Plata.
    J. M. Smith and J. J. Hughes of Rock Creek.
    G. C. Smith of Wilson.
    W. W. Carson of Caddo Gap.
    J. H. West of Ophir.
    E. Wright of Lucky.
    R. P. Wilkinson of Lodi.
    D. T. Driggers, T. J. Welch and W. H. Caldwell of Tackett.
    H. L. Wasson of Black Springs.
    L. Autrey of Manfred.
    E. P. Chitwood of Crystal Springs.
Licensed Ministers
    T. J. Cunningham of Bear.
    W. P. Taylor of Kirby.
    Elias Burns of Hickory Station.
    G. H. Wasson of Tackett.
Deacons
    J. A. Chitwood, L. Melson and A. R. Chitwood of Bear.
    W. M. Howell and W. F. Cusson of Point Cedar.
    G. W. Pettit of Plata.
    H. C. Lackey of Sims.
    W. J. Kennedy, D. S. P. Black, L. W. Herring, W. H. Thornton, W. F. Willis W. W. McLane and W. S. Bullard of Rock Creek.
    J. B. Echols, W. D. Ward, W. J. Cowart, E. G. Baggett and A. F. Wilson of Wilson.
    T. Crawford of Lodi.
    G. B. Willis and J. A. Tackett of Hickory Station.
    John Welch, R. C. Fields and G. W. Welch of Caddo Gap.
    R. M. Reece and A. M. Collier of Ophir.
    J. W. Justice of Oden.
    L. Melson of Mazarn.
    R. Tallant and W. F. Rucker of Luckey.
    F. Nelson and Wm. Tackett of Tackett.
    G. W. Burchfield of Amity.
    G. L. Tanner and R. W. Carpenter of Meyers.
    I. P. Hollifiled, C. C. Rowton, R. T. Rowton, A. N. Thornton and L. L. Forrester of Black Springs.
    J. M. Peoples and J. P. Beavert of Stillwater.
Statistical Table:
    Church: Pleasant Valley - Pastor: L. Autrey, Clerk: J. N. Wasson, Messengers: G. M. McLane and M. A. Robins of Manfred.
    Church: New Bethany - Pastor: E. Wright, Clerk: W. McGuire, Messengers: G. L. Tanner, R. W. Carpenter and F. M. Hawk of Meyers.
    Church: Caddo - Pastor: J. H. Howell, Clerk: J. H. Burchfield, Messengers: J. L. Harvey, S. Burchfield and G. W. Burchfield of Amity.
    Church: Providence - Pastor: H. L. Wasson, Clerk: A. D. Stoval, Messengers: R. T. Rowton and J. M. Barker of Black Springs.
    Church: Mt. Zion North - Pastor: H. L. Wasson, Clerk: Z. M. Pettit, Messengers: G. W. Pettit and Wm. Pettit of Plata.
    Church: Pilgrim's Rest - Pastor: J. J. Hughes, Clerk: J. T. Miller, Messengers: W. C. Column and J. T. Miller of Lodi.
    Church: Mt. Pisgah - Pastor: E. Wright and L. Autrey, Clerk: G. W. Tidwell, Messengers: E. Wright and N. L. Huggins of Lucky.
    Church: Mt Zion South - Pastor: H. T. Howell, Clerk: W. B. Williams, Messengers: J. T. Howell and W. F. Curren of Point Cedar.
    Church: Mountain Home - Pastor: D. T. Driggers, Clerk: J. C. Thomas, Messengers: G. W. Wasson, T. J. Welch and J. C. Thomas of
        Tackett.
    Church: Valley - Pastor: C. Whitten, Clerk: C. C. Cadle, Messenger: D. Bright of Point Cedar.
    Church: Valley Grove - Pastor: W. W. Carson, Clerk: J. J. Hughes, Messengers: J. J. Hughes and W. J. Kennedy of Rock Creek.
    Church: Spring Grove - Pastor: E. P. Chitwood, Clerk: J. M. Kilgro, Messenger: W. H. Reeves of Mazarn.
    Church: Antioch - Pastor: J. J. Hughes, Clerk: J. Welch, Messengers: W. W. Carson, J. N. Parton and A. M. Neal of Caddo Gap.
    Church: Liberty - Pastor: D. T. Driggers, Clerk: R. M. Reece, Messengers: A. Deffey and R. M. Reece of Ophir.
    Church: Forrest Hill - Pastor: W. H. Caldwell, Clerk: G. W. Whisenant, Messengers: G. W.Whisenant, E. Burns and G. B. Willis of
        Hickory Station.
    Church: Macedonia - Pastor: O. C. Miller, Clerk: J. A. Johnson, Messenger: G. W. D. Johnson of Oden.
    Church: Mt. Pleasant - Pastor: T. J. Welch, Clerk: T. Crawford, Messengers: W. L. Dunson and W. Phillips of Lodi.
    Church: Bethel - Pastor: J. E. Kennedy, Clerk: J. F. Wisener, Messengers: W. F. Willis, J. F. Wisener and S. F. Morris of Rock Creek.
    Church: Bethlehem - Pastor: L. Autrey, Clerk: J. D. Caldwell, Messengers: W. P. Taylor, S. Z. Moran and E. J. Foshee of Kirby.
    Church: Caney Valley - Pastor: J. E. Kennedy, Clerk: W. W. Smith, Messengers: J. M. Smith, W. T. H. Thornton and W. W. McLane
        of Rock Creek.
    Church: Prairie Grove - Pastor: E. P. Chitwood, Clerk: S. H. Valandingham, Messenger: S. H. Valandingham of Buckville.
    Church: Pleasant Hill - Pastor: H. L. Wasson, Clerk: H. C. Lackey, Messenger: H. C. Lackey of Sims.
    Church: Salem - Pastor: T. J. Welch, Clerk: A. F. Wilson, Messengers: J. B. Echols, W. D. Ward and J. Poda of Wilson.
    Church: Refuge - Pastor: A. H. Armstrong, Clerk: J. P. Blakely, Messengers: J. B. Payne and J. P. Blakely of  Story.
    Church: Black Springs - Pastor: W. H. Caldwell, Clerk: L. L. Forrester, Messengers: J. B. Hawthorn, E. P. Wasson and J. M. Hawthorn
        of Black Springs.
    Church: Union - Pastor: H. L. Wasson, Clerk: A. R. Chitwood, Messengers: T. J. Cunningham, A. R. Chitwood and G. Jones of Bear.