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Newspaper
Roanoke Baptist Union
Location
Roanoke, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1893
Page
4
The Roanoke Baptist Union lists REV. T B THAMES D D Epit Rev T C ALDERSON Dr F JAMES Rev R E WHITE. The notice asks recipients to check their names and note the printed expiry date of their subscription and send the due amount if overdue.
The General Association should not tie itself to the South-Western Female Institute at Bristol. Several other Virginia schools merit its support, and Bristol sits on the state border near Virginia and Tennessee. The Roanoke Association should back its locally centralized institution and await the Association's rescission at the next meeting.
The article extols the Roanoke Female College noting true statements by the Trustee and praises the school’s domestic arrangements and academic work. It urges a small endowment and building additions, cites the death of Brother Fielder with appreciation for his service, and mentions upcoming committee meetings and a trustee successor.
Dr. Ryland letter requests help to identify whether the Roanoke Association Banister church is Upper or Lower Banister. Charles H. Ryland asks for action on planning a 1895 centennial, noting two dates for Banister churches and urging repairs for a published history.
A member expresses sincere regret for being absent from the Danville conference while commending the ministers and laymen who formed the body. The speeches and sermons are praised for their high quality and the meeting's wholesome elevating influence on the community.
A Roanoke Baptist union urges Danville as the best southern site for a women’s college. Trustees are asked to add four rooms, raise 590 dollars for construction, and begin a five hundred dollar endowment to aid indigent Baptist girls, with plans for broader patronage.
A long church notes column reports revival successes and baptisms at multiple congregations. Conversions range from a few to over twenty, with several admissions and weddings. Obituaries note two worker deaths, and memorial services honor a late pastor. The piece also covers church building efforts and local ministerial moves.
Greensboro evangelist J W Lee preached to our congregation on Wednesday. Five additions by baptism followed last month’s meeting and several more candidates await the ordinance. Brother Hutson was absent and the pastor could not secure help. Brother I P Bransford led prayer meeting on the 6th while the pastor attended the Grand Lodge of Good Templars in Falls Church Virginia.
The writer, pastor of Conmaunicator, describes a two week meeting with the Lower Northampton church. Twenty four baptisms completed with more likely. Rev. J. L. Edmondson led most of the preaching in Cherriton Virginia dated November 14.
From Roanoke I preached a nine day meeting in Lee County. The Lord blessed our labors with the conversion of many souls and the organization of a Baptist church with 46 members. Southwest Virginia is a promising missionary field, says E. F. Musick of Chatham Virginia.
Letter notes Dr T D Sanders died on the 23rd from kidney disease. He tended the needy without pay, spanning white and black patients, leaving one brother and four sisters in mourning. Other brief items mention Mrs G W Edwards’s illness improving, Mrs Hubbard visiting, and a prediction of a hard winter.
Minutes from 1892 and 1893 show Roanoke Association contributed $134.53 less to State Missions in 1893 than 1892. The writer attributes part of the drop to the financial panic while urging self denial and continued or increased support to missions as missionaries remain active and blessed in the field.
The Roanoke Female College remains active despite financial woes and stagnation. Enrollment rises this session with boarding patronage about sixty percent higher than last year and a promising outlook after Christmas.
The article lauds the college culture and character development, noting selected teachers and studious pupils. It expects another session to fill the College buildings to capacity and urges prospective entrants to contact the President for timing and preparation before the Christmas Concert on the 22nd, inviting alumni.
In November at Brother A W Sparrow's residence in Danville the marriage of Miss Rose Sparrow to Brother Charles E Cole was celebrated in a large church gathering. Rev T C Alderson united them, with a dinner and reception following. The couple, both devout Christians, depart for North Danville after a warm sendoff.
The Execu tive Committee of the Roanoke Association will meet in Chat ham Virginia on the Monday after the third Sunday in December. Members listed include Revs. T. B. Thames D D C F James D D P H Fontaine F H Jones and Brethren J H Hargrave Sr Jos Whitehead and Luther Blair. All members are urged to attend.
A Union gathering at Mount Vernon church Halifax on Sunday December 31 1893 at 1030 am features devotional exercises by W J Boyd a church reform discussion led by L H Boyd a session on church members duties to pastors and a debate on beverage alcohol manufacture and sale with open speeches by KH Tune J A Tune R A Spencer M A Irny and I G C Sarrerrie plus secret prayer led by John W Fitzgerald and a committee listed.
Proceedings outline the Chestnut Level church meeting from December 2 to 6 covering topics on introductory sermon, scriptural giving, church cooperation, home training, liquor effects, and proselyting. speakers include Rev T B Thames Rev EK Ma sick Rev C F James J H Hargrave J R Whitehead Rev J W Barber Rev R E White Benjamin Cole Rev T Dodson.
Discussed by Rev. T. B. Thames and Rev. W. D. Barr on 7th. Winter difficulties in keeping up country Sunday schools examined. On 8th morning Rev. C. F. James preaches on the Lord's Supper. Rail travelers to Dry Fork should inform Mr. Wm. Ware. Speeches limited to twenty, fifteen, or ten minutes. P. I. Fontaine and FH Jones, committee.
Stephen D. Coleman a highly respected county citizen died at his Danville home November 28. He was interred November 29 with Masonic honors in the family cemetery. He fell ill on November 21 while away on his farm and was found unconscious near his home. death attributed to an apoplectic spell.
The W. F. Patton, receiver, has made two 10 percent payments to depositors. Local confidence grows that depositors will not lose a dollar, given the management’s handling during these troubled times.
A long obituary from 1898 notes the death of W. J. Fielder aged 29 at Brother W. W. Pettus' residence near Riceville. He was a Baptist member and died October 80th after a faithful Christian life. Funeral at County Line Baptist Church. Burial in the local cemetery amid autumn flowers. Mrs. G. A. Watlington signs.
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