Property of
New Hagerstown Church
Presented by L.D. Price
April 15th, 1902
of the
Presbyterian Church,
New Hagerstown Ohio
Presbyterian Board of Publication and Sabbath-School Work
No. 1319 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
The “Form of Government” of the Presbyterian Church, in Chapter IX, Section VIII, directs that “every Session shall keep a fair Record of its proceedings; which record shall be, at least once in every year, submitted to the inspection of the Presbytery.”
Notwithstanding this direction, great want of neatness and precision is found in every section of the Church, in the method of keeping these Records. There is also a great lack of uniformity in the size and kind of books in which they are inscribed.
It is with the desire of aiding to do away with these evils, by presenting to the Church a model volume of Sessional Records, that the Board of Publication has, at the request of a number of Ministers and Presbyteries, prepared this book. It is thought that by a clerk appointed by the Session, and the entries be made in a neat and legible hand, the necessity for interlineations and corrections being carefully avoided.
A Church Registry has likewise been prepared. As it is not required to be annually carried to Presbytery for inspection and approval, and as it may not be filed at the same time with the book of Minutes, it is suggested that it should usually be a separate volume. Still, the two may be obtained bound together or apart.
For the benefit of inexperienced Clerks of Sessions, we present the following, which will exhibit the proper method of making entries, upon a number of the commonest matters to be recorded:
Johnsville, Sept. 17, 1882.
The Session met at the Parsonage at 3 o’clock, P.M. Present, Rev. James S., the Moderator, with Elders John W., James S., and Thomas W. The meeting was opened with prayer. The minutes of the last meeting were read.
Robert S. and Mrs. Eliza F. (wife of David) appeared before Session and were examined on their religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, they were admitted to the sealing ordinance of the Lord’s Supper.
J. K. and T. R., after due examination, were admitted to the sealing ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
A free conversation was held upon the state of religion in the congregation, from which it appeared that there was much cause for gratitude and encouragement.
It having appeared that Common Fame charges Henry A. with unchristian conduct in several particulars, the Moderator and Elder W. were appointed a committee to wait upon Mr. A. upon the subject and report to Session at its next meeting.
Charles T. appeared before the Session and preferred certain charges against Samuel L. After hearing the charges, the Session directed its Clerk to give the accused a copy of the same with the names of the witnesses to support them, and to cite all concerned to appear at the next meeting of the judicatory.
Elder John W. was appointed to attend the approaching meeting of the Presbytery.
Closed with prayer.
Signed,
JAMES S., Clerk.
At the call of the Moderator, the Session met in the church at the close of the morning service. Present were Rev. C. O. Hastings, the Moderator, with Elders L.D. Price and James Pillars . The meeting was opened with prayer by Elder L.D. Price.
The following persons were received into the membership of the church on certificate:
The following persons appeared before Session and, after due examination, were received with full communion of the church:
The persons mentioned below, though their names did not appear on the Minutes of Session nor on the Church Roll, claimed to have been received into the membership of this church by a former Session. After due investigation and examination, they were received as enrolled members of the church. They are as follows: On certification from the Scio Pres. Church -
On examination:
Mrs. Eva Lattimore Pfeiffer was at her own request dismissed to another congregation.
At the call of the Moderator, the Session met in the church at the close of the morning service. Present were Rev. C.O. Hastings , the Moderator, with Elders L.D. Price and James Pillars. The meeting was opened with prayer by Elder L. D. Price.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The following persons were received on certificate into the membership of the church: From Leesville Presbyterian Church —
From Scio Presbyterian Church — Mrs. Samuel Donaldson.
Master Fred Shearer appeared before Session and, after due examination, was admitted to full communion of the church.
Mrs. Gertrude Bagley Wenger was at her own request dismissed to unite with the Presbyterian Church of New Philadelphia, O.
Mr. Loren Price was appointed Chorister.
There being no further business, Session adjourned with prayer by Elder James Pillars. C.O. Hastings, Clerk.
March 16, 1902
At the call of the Moderator, the Session met in the church at the close of the S. S. service. Present were Rev. C.O. Hastings, the Moderator, with Elders L.D.
Price and James Pillars. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Mod. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The following persons were received into the church on certificate:
On a meeting of Session on Feby 2d, which was without a quorum, George E. Bayly was granted a letter to the Pres. Church of Sheridan, PA. On motion, this action was confirmed. Session then adjourned with prayer by Elder L.D. Price. C.O. Hastings, Clerk
March 23, 1902
At the call of the Moderator, the Session met in the church at the close of the morning service. Present were Rev. C.O. Hastings, the Moderator, with Elders L.D. Price and James Pillars. The meeting was opened with prayer by Elder L.D. Price. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The following persons were received into the membership of the church on certificate:
The following persons appeared before Session and, after due examination, were admitted to full communion of the church:
Session then adjourned with prayer by Elder James Pillars.
C.O. Hastings, Clerk.
At the call of the Mod., the Session met before the evening service at the home of Mr. & Mrs. J.B. Tate. Present Rev. C.O. Hastings, the Moderator, with Elders L.D. Price and James Pillars. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved after the opening prayer by the Mod.
The object of this meeting was to examine Mrs. Rachel Tate (wife of J. B.) with a view to receiving her into church membership, as she was unable to come to the church to appear before Session, with her husband and others who had presented themselves for membership. After the examination, she was admitted to full communion of the church.
Session then adjourned to meet at the close of the evening service.
Session Met According to Adjournment
The following persons appeared before Session and, after due examination, were admitted to full communion of the church:
There being no further business, Session adjourned with prayer by Elder L.D. Price.
C.O. Hastings, Clerk.
March 30, 1902At the call of the Moderator, the Session met in the church before the morning service. Present were Rev. C.O. Hastings, the Moderator, with Elders L.D. Price and James Pillars. The meeting was opened with prayer by Elder L.D. Price. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The following persons appeared before Session and, after due examination, were admitted to full communion of the church:
Session then adjourned to meet after the service.
Session Met According to Adjournment
The Lord's Supper was observed in connection with the morning service,
and all new members received by the Session since the 10th of November, 1901, were welcomed.
The whole number admitted was 54, 32 by examination and 22 on certificate. Those rerequiring baptism were:
The following persons were ordered placed on the absentee list (B.D. Sec. 49).:
Session then adjourned with prayer by the Mod.
C.O. Hastings, Clerk.
At the call of the Moderator, the Session met in the church at the close of the morning service. Present were Rev. C.O. Hastings, the Moderator, with Elders L.D. Price and James Pillars. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Moderator.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The Annual Narrative and the Statistical S. S. Report were read and approved.
The Clerk was authorized to write the Committee on Mission Building New York that the amount ($17.10) asked from this church towards the debt on said building would be collected and sent in as soon as possible.
Elder L.D. Price was appointed to attend the approaching meeting of the Presbytery to be held in the F. B. Church of East Liverpool, April 21-22.
Session then adjourned with prayer by Elder L.D. Price.
C.O. Hastings, Clerk.
At the call of the Moderator, the Session met in the church at the close of the morning service. Present were Rev. C. O. Hastings, the Moderator, with Elders L.D. Price and James Pillars. The meeting was opened with prayer by Elder L.D. Price.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The church being in need of three additional elders, a congregational meeting was appointed to be held on Sunday, June 22, 1902, at the close of the morning service. This action of Session for the election of said elders was ordered announced from the pulpit.
The Session then adjourned with prayer by Elder James Pillars.
C. O. Hastings, Clerk.
At the call of the Moderator, the Session met in the church immediately before the morning service. Present were Rev. C. O. Hastings, the Moderator, with Elders L.D. Price and James Pillars.
The meeting was opened with prayer by the Moderator. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The following persons were received on certificate from the Leesville Presbyterian Church:
There being no further business, Session adjourned with prayer by Elder L.D. Price.
Signed,
C. O. Hastings, Clerk.
The congregation of the church met according to action of Session taken at its meeting June 8, 1902, calling a congregational meeting for June 22, 1902, for the purpose of electing three additional elders. Rev. C. O. Hastings, the Pastor, moderated the meeting and opened the same with prayer.
After the Moderator stated the object of the meeting and made some appropriate remarks, the congregation proceeded to the election of three elders. The following persons were nominated and elected:
The meeting adjourned with prayer by the Moderator.
Signed,
L.D. Price, Clerk.
July 1, 1902
At the call of the Moderator, the Session met in the church immediately before the morning service. Present were Rev. C. O. Hastings, the Moderator, with Elders L.D. Price and James Pillars. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Moderator. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The following persons were received into the church after careful examination:
Session then adjourned to meet at the close of preaching service.
At the close of the preaching, the Lord’s Supper was observed, before which Mr. Donaldson and Mr. Hendricks were publicly welcomed into the fellowship of the church.
Mr. Hendricks being baptized, the newly elected elders having presented themselves, Messrs. Thos Leggett and Samuel Donaldson were duly installed, but Mr. Alex Morrison having never been inducted into the office was ordained and installed as required.
The Session met according to adjournment, but there being no further business, adjourned with prayer by Elder L.D. Price.
C. O. Hastings, Clerk.
August 24
At the call of the Moderator, the Session met in the church at the close of the morning service. Present were Rev. C. O. Hastings, the Moderator, with Elders L.D. Price, Thos Leggett, Samuel Donaldson, and James Pillars. Absent, Elder Alex Morrison.
The meeting was opened with prayer by Elder Thos Leggett.
The object of this meeting was to appoint an Elder to attend Presbytery on August 26 - Sept. 1, 1902. On motion, Elder Samuel Donaldson was chosen as principal and Elder Alex Morrison as alternate.
The Session then adjourned with prayer by Elder Samuel Donaldson.
C. O. Hastings, Clerk.
August 31st
At the call of the Moderator, the Session met in the church at the close of the morning service. Present were Rev. C. O. Hastings, the Moderator, with Elders Thomas Leggett, L.D. Price, Samuel Donaldson, James Pillars, and Alex Morrison.
The meeting was opened with prayer by Elder Samuel Donaldson.
The minutes of the two previous meetings were read and approved. The Mod. expressed his desire to be relieved of the duties of Clerk of Session immediately after the morning meeting of Presbytery. His resignation was accepted to take effect at that time, and Elder L.D. Price was chosen to fill the office after that date. The Session then adjourned with prayer by Elder Alex Morrison.
Above read and approved, C. O. Hastings, Clerk.
Approved, Sept. 2, 1902 J. M. Potter, Mod'r
At the call of the Moderator, session convened at close of worship. Opened with prayer by Elder Price. Members present: Morrison, Leggett, Donaldson, Pillars, and Price. Moderator C. O. Hastings.
Minutes of last meeting approved and adopted. Dr. S. M. Mehaffy and wife Cora presented their letters of dismissal from the Kimbleton U.P. Church seeking admission with our fold, said person very highly commended by their former pastor, Rev. J. S. McMunn. Motion by Leggett supported by Donaldson. Letter was received and the Brother and Sister duly elected as full members, and welcomed to our midst. No further business, session adjourned with prayer by Elder L.D. Price.
C. O. Hastings, Moderator
L.D. Price, Clerk
1902, Sept. 14
Collection for Ministerial Relief $3.92
1902, Oct. 26
At call of the Moderator, session convened at close of worship. Opened with prayer by Thos. Leggett. Members present: Leggett, Morrison, Pillars, Donaldson, and Price.
Motion by Leggett had as the name of Mary Tipton for unknown reasons had been dropped from the Church Roll for a number of years, and Clerk instructed to place same on present roll supported by Donaldson. Motion finish session no further business.
Session closed with prayer by Donaldson.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
C. O. Hastings, Moderator
L.D. Price, Clerk
By call of the Moderator, session convened at close of worship at Bowerston Mission with the following members present: Leggett, Donaldson, Morrison, and Price.
Session opened with prayer by Liggett. The following persons presented themselves asking admission to the Church on examination,
Applicants answering satisfactory all questions. Motion by Leggett support by Donaldson, all were accepted into full membership.
Also Letters of Mr. James Parker and wife dismissing them for Leesville Church was openly read and duly accepted.
Letters of Mrs. Mary Stephenson from Leesville openly read and duly accepted.
No further business, session closed with prayer by Donaldson.
C. O. Hastings, Moderator
L.D. Price, Clerk
1903, Feb. 22
Call of the Moderator. Session convened at close of worship at Bowerston Mission with the following members present: Donaldson, Morrison, and Price.
Opened with prayer by Elder Donaldson. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
The following persons asked admission to Church on examination: Mrs. Elizabeth Long, Mrs. Annie Denny, Frank M. Denny duly and faithfully ans all questions was by full verse of Session admitted to full membership.
Letter of Mrs. Leota Bouer from Bowerston M. E. Church openly read and was accepted into full membership.
Meeting closed with prayer by Price.
C. O. Hastings, Moderator
L.D. Price, Clerk
P. S.
Mrs. Neva English Shaw asked for a Letter of Dismissal to connect with the Church of Stubenville, O. By full voice of session, the same was granted.
Signed,
C. O. H.
L. D. P.
By call of the Moderator, session convened at close of worship at Bowerston.
Mission members present: Donaldson, Leggett, and Price.
Opened with prayer by Donaldson. The following persons asked admission to the Church: Floyd E. Price &. Hally Gordon.
Satisfactory ans all questions were duly accepted on examination. By motion of Leggett, seconded by Donaldson.
No further business. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
Closed with prayer by Elder Donaldson.
C. O. Hastings, Moderator
L.D. Price, Clerk
March 8
By call of Mod, session convened at close of worship at Bowerston Mission Opened with prayer by Price, following members present: Leggit, Donaldson, and Morrison.
L.M. Long presented himself on examination seeking admission to church duly ans all questions. Motion by Donaldson sup. by Price was recd in full membership.
No further business. Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted.
Closed with prayer by Leggett.
C. O. Hastings, Moderator
L.D. Price, Clerk
March 8
At the above meeting, Mrs. Allie Gamble and Miss Maud Gamble were placed on the reserved roll (see 49 & 50 book of discipline).
Signed,
C. O. H., Moderator
L.D. Price, Clerk
Session convened at call of the Moderator during worship at the Hagerstown Church.
Members present: Leggett, Donaldson, Morrison, and Price.
Session opened with prayer by Donaldson. All minutes of meetings and previous session were read and approved and adopted. No further business.
Session closed with prayer by Leggett. At close of meeting, all statistical reports read and approved.
C. O. Hastings, Moderator
L.D. Price, Clerk
April 13
By call of Moderator, session convened at close of worship with members present: Leggett, Donaldson, Morrison, and Price absent James Pillars.
Opened with prayer by Donaldson. Motion by Donaldson supported by Morrison, Leggett was duly elected as Deligate to Presbytery and Morrison Alternate.
No further business. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Session closed with prayer by Leggett.
C. O. Hastings, Moderator
L.D. Price, Clerk
May 3
At call of the Moderator, Rev. C. O. Hastings, session met in church at close of worship. Present: C. O. Hastings, L.D. Price, Thomas Leggett, Alex Morrison, and Samuel Donaldson. Absent James Pillars.
Session opened with prayer by L.D. Price. Minutes of the last meeting read and adopted.
Mr. N.N. Harrah and wife were received on certificate from the 1st Church of Crafton, PA.
No further business. Session adjourned with prayer by Thomas Leggett.
C. O. Hastings, Moderator
L.D. Price, Clerk
At the call of the moderator, Session met in church at the close of the morning service. Present: Moderator Rev. C. O. Hastings, Elders Thos. Leggett, Samuel Donaldson, and A. Morrison, Absent L.D. Price, and Jas Pillars.
Session opened with prayer by Elder Leggett. Mrs. Margret M. Riley was at her own request dismissed to the Miflin Ave. M.E. Church of Williamsburg, PA.
No further business. Session adjourned with prayer by Elder Morrison. Minutes of the last meeting approved.
C. O. Hastings, Clerk P.T.
Aug 23, 1903
At call of Moderator Rev. C. O. Hastings, Session convened at close of morning service. Present: Moderator Rev. C. O. Hastings, Elders Thos. Leggett, A.J. Morrison, Samuel Donaldson, absent k L.D. Price, and James Pillars.
Session opened with prayer by Elder Leggett. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
On motion, Mrs. Lizzie Price McCullough was dismissed to unite with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Uhrichsville, Ohio.
Session then adjourned by Elder Morrison. Minutes approved as read.
C. O. Hastings, Clerk Protem
At the call of Moderator Rev. C. O. Hastings, Session convened at the close of the morning service. Present: Moderator Rev. C. O. Hastings, Elders Thomas Leggett, Samuel Donaldson, L.D. Price, absent A.J. Morrison, and James Pillars.
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
Motion of L.D. Price and supported by Samuel Donaldson, Thomas Leggett was duly elected as Delegate to attend the meeting of the Presbytery convening at Smithfield, Ohio, September 14th and Alex Morrison as Alternate.
Session closed with prayer by Elder L.D. Price.
C. O. Hastings, Mod.
L.D. Price, Clerk
Approved by Presbytery at Smithfield, Ohio, September 15th, 1903
Jos. G. Grabiel, Moderator
Nov 29, 1903
At the call of Moderator, Session convened at the close of worship with the following members present: Donaldson, Leggett, absent Price.
Session opened with prayer by Leggett.
Letter to the Crestou Presbyterian Church was granted to Elder Alex Morrison and wife Mrs. Flora and to their children Ethel, Alice, & Virginia
No further business. Session adjourned with prayer offered by Samuel Donaldson. Minutes of last meeting approved.
Signed,
C. O. Hastings, Mod.
L.D. Price, Clerk
At the call of Moderator, Session convened at close of worship with the following members present: Donaldson, Leggett, and Morrison, absent Price.
Session opened with prayer by Donaldson.
On motion, Chas Bayly was by his own request dismissed to West Minster Church of Wooster, Ohio.
No further business. Session adjourned with prayer offered by Leggett. Minutes approved.
Signed,
C. O. Hastings, Mod.
L.D. Price, Clerk
January 10, 1904
At the call of Moderator, Session convened at close of worship with the following members present: Donaldson, Leggett, and Price.
Session opened with prayer offered by Donaldson.
Mrs. Eliza Potter son Charles were received into full membership on examination.
Charles F. Potter was at his own request dismissed to the 3rd Presbyterian Church, Steubenville, Ohio.
No further business. Session adjourned with prayer offered by Leggett. Minutes approved.
C. O. Hastings, Mod.
L.D. Price, Clerk
At call of Moderator, Session convened at close of worship with the following members present: Donaldson, Leggett, and Price.
Session opened with prayer by Donaldson.
Mrs. Rhoda E. Parker was received on certificate from the Presbyterian Church of East St. Louis MO. Joshua Latimer and wife, James S. Miner and wife, James & Minnie their children, at their own request, were dismissed to the New Cumberland Church.
No further business. Session closed with prayer by Elder Price. Minutes approved.
C. O. Hastings, Mod.
L.D. Price, Clerk
March 27, 1904
Bowerston Mission
At call of Moderator, Session convened at close of worship with the following members present: Donaldson, Leggett, and Price.
Session opened with prayer by Donaldson.
The following members was recd into church, Mr. Joe Mason and wife, and Paul and Carl Price on examination.
No further business. Session closed with prayer by Leggett. Minutes approved.
C. O. Hastings, Mod.
L.D. Price, Clerk
March 31, 1904
Bowerston Station
At call of Moderator, Session convened at close of worship with the following members present: Donaldson, Leggett, and Price.
Session opened with prayer by Moderator.
Mrs. Mara Bower and Mr. John Davis were received into full membership on examination. Also, Mrs. Eltus B. Price was received on certificate from the Corinth Presbyterian Church of Mechanicsburg, Ohio.
The following named members were placed on the absent roll according to the Book of Discipline: Miss Lena Wallace, Mrs. Ada Bell Gamble Price.
No further business. Session adjourned with prayer offered by Leggett. Minutes approved.
Signed,
C. O. Hastings, Mod.
L.D. Price, Clerk
Session convened at close of worship on call of Moderator, with the following members present: Donaldson, Leggett, and Price.
Session opened with prayer by Donaldson.
Motion by Leggett, Price was elected delegate to attend meeting of Presbytery at New Phila, and Leggett alternate.
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved. No further business.
Session adjourned with prayer offered by Leggett.
C. O. Hastings, Mod.
L.D. Price, Clerk
May 15, 1904
Session convened at close of worship on call of Moderator, with the following members present: Leggett, Donaldson, absent Price.
Session opened with prayer by Donaldson.
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
Miss Janet Munn was at her own request dismissed to Corinth Presbyterian Church.
No further business.
Session adjourned with prayer by Moderator.
Signed,
C. O. Hastings, Mod.
L.D. Price, Clerk
September 11, 1904
Session on call of Moderator convened at close of worship, with the following members present: Leggett, Donaldson, and Price.
Session opened with prayer by Donaldson.
Minutes of the last meeting approved as read.
The following persons, at their personal request, were dismissed from this Church to the Presbyterian Church of Scio as followers:
Mrs. Mary A. Herron and children Anna, Ruth, Robert, and John.
No further business.
Session adjourned with prayer by Price.
C. O. Hastings, Mod.
L.D. Price, Clerk
Approval by Presbytery at Beech Springs Sept 13th, 1904
Signed,
G.W. McMillan, Moderator
September 18, 1904
At the call of the Moderator, Rev. C.O. Hastings, session convened at the close of worship at Bowerston Chapel. Present: Rev. C.O. Hastings, Thos. Leggett, Samuel Donaldson, and L.D. Price. Opened with prayer by Elder Thos. Leggett. Minutes of former meeting read and approved. The following person presented a certificate from the Pleasant Hill Church and was read: B.F. Shure & wife Essie G., and their children J. Ellen and Alex G. Shure. No further business. Session adjourned with prayer by Elder Samuel Donaldson.
C.O. Hastings, Moderator
L.D. Price, Clerk
June 22, 1905
At call of Moderator, session convened at the close of morning service at New H. Present: Rev. C.O. Hastings, Elders Thos. Leggett, Samuel Donaldson, absent: L.D. Price. Owing to absence of clerk, min. of previous meeting not read. On motion the following Officers of Bowerston Sunday School Mission were appointed for the ensuing year:
Committee on Cilatrses: Miss Jennie Baker, Ellen Mack & Jas Mason
Moderator was authorized to issue a letter to Pelarmo M.P. Church to ensurers Hendricks should the call for service.
Session closed with prayer by Samuel Donaldson.
C.O. Hastings, Clerk Pro Tem
April 9, 1905
At the call of the Moderator, session met in Bowerston Chapel immediately before the preaching service. Present: Rev. C.O. Hastings, Donaldson, Leggett, and Price. Opened with prayer by Elder L.D. Price. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. The following persons were received into the church:
Mr. Bours is to be baptized after the session. Session adjourned with prayer by Elder E. Donaldson.
C.O. Hastings, Moderator
L.D. Price, Clerk
April 16, 1905
At call of the Moderator, session convened at the church at the close of morning service. Members present: Elders Leggett, Donaldson, absent Price Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. On motion Elder Sam Donaldson was duly appointed as Del to enlsuing meeting of Presbytery to be held at east Liverpool Ohio April 17 & 18, 1905. Elter Liggitt chosen alternate. Session adjourned with prayer by Donaldson.
C.O. Hastings, Clerk Pro Tem
Pastor
April 23, 1905
On call of Mod session met at close of service. Members present: Elders Liggitt & Donaldson; absent L.D. Price. Min of previous meeting read and affirmed. Owing to the state that J.G. Newell was unable to attend to subscription of Pastor salary for year Oct 1904 to 1905, Miss Jennie Baker & Allison Bouer were appointed to do said work. No further business. Session adjourned and prayer offered by Elder Liggit.
C.O. Hastings, Clerk Pro Tem
May 23, 1905
At call of Moderator, session convened at Bowerston Chapel. Present: Moderator C.O. Hastings, Elders Samuel Donaldson, Leggett, and L.D. Price. Opened with prayer by Mod. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. The following persons were received into the church:
Mrs. Grace Parker and child Clyde was baptized. On their own request, the following persons were granted letters to the Bowerston Church to be organized by Stubenville Presbytery, May 25, 1905:
May 25, 1905
No further business. Session adjourned with prayer by Elder Donaldson.
L.D. Price, Clerk
C.O. Hastings, Moderator
Elder Donaldson
September 3, 1905
At call of Moderator, session convened at the Hagerstown Church following evening service. Present: Moderator Elder Leggett & Donaldson. Opened with prayer by Leggett. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. The moderator stated that it was his disire and purpose to tender his resignation to Presbytery at the coming meeting to be held at Scio September 17-18, 1905. That he desired the sessino to call a congregational meeting for Sunday, September 10-05, that he might ask the Congregation to join him in a request to Presbytery to dissolve the pastoral relations existing between himself and church. On motion, this action was approved and said meeting called. Session adjourned with prayer by Donaldson.
C.O. Hastings, Pro Tem
September 10, 1905
At the request of the Pastor, C.O. Hastings, the session called a meeting of the congregation to consider the tendering of his resignation to Presbytery as Pastor of the New Hagerstown Church. The congregation [illegible] as per [illegible] call after the morning service. Bro Hastings asked the Congregation to join in request to Presbytery to dissolve the Pastoral relationship existing between himself & church, the resignation to take effect Nov 1-1905 or as soon thereafter as all financial obligations to him shall have been met. Congregation by a majority vote acquiesced in the request.
C.O. Hastings, Moderator
Samuel Donaldson, Clerk
October 12, 1905
At the call of the Moderator
Session convened at the home of L.D. Price., Bowerston Ohio. Members present: Moderator with elders Leggett and Donaldson. Opened with prayer by Donaldson. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. On motion, Certificate of Dismissure was given to the following persons:
C.O. Hastings [illegible]
