“Central Missouri District.

The above Conference was held in the Wacouda Branch, Ray County, Missouri, September 4th and 5lh, 1875. J. D. Craven, presiding; E. N. Ware, clerk.

Morning Session.—Lecture by E. N. Ware, upon the duties nf the Saints.

2 P. M.—Prayer by the President.

Reports of Branches.—Waconda: 27 members, 2 children blest. Hazel Dell: no additions, 5 children blest. Knoxville: 13 members, 1 baptized. Carrolton: 8 members. Turkey Creek not reported.

Elders’ Reports.—Elders Aaron Young, .1. D. Craven, E. Curtis, R. L. Ware, A. J. Cato and E. N. Ware reported. Teachers John Allison and Joel Walker reported.

J. D. Craven offered his resignation, which was accepted, and a vote of thanks was tendered for services as President of the District.

Moved that E. N. Ware be our President. Carried.

E. N. Ware resigned as Clerk of District.

Moved that A. J. Cato act as Secretary of this District. Carried.

Resolved that we accept report of committee appointed by last Conference to visit Turkey Creek Branch, and that the committee be released.

Resolved that this Conference consider the Turkey Creek Branch disorganized, and that the president be empowered to give Certificates of Recommendation to all members of said branch that may be found worthy, and that he cite all the unruly members to our next Quarterly Conference for trial.

Resolved that Certificates of Recommendation be granted to Br. and Sr. Lloyd, and also to Br. and Sr. Dravenstot.

Resolved that the President visit the members in the vicinity of Richmond, and report their standing to next Conference.

Officials present: Elders 9, Priests 1, Teachers 4.

Resolved that we no longer recognize J. L. Traughber, Jr., as a member of the Church. Lost.

Resolved that when this Conference adjourns, it does so to meet at the house of Br. E. Curtiss, in Hazel Dell Branch, on the first Saturday in December, at 10 o’clock.

Sunday morning, preaching by E. N. Ware.

On motion, all the spiritual authorities of the Church were sustained in righteousness.

Minutes of the Conference were read and accepted.

3 P.m.—Preaching by E. N. Ware. Prayer and testimony in the evening.

Resolved that the Secretary give a letter of recommendation to Br. E. N. Ware.

Resolved that we tender a vote of thanks to the Saints of the Waconda Branch, for their kindness to this Conference.

Resolved that we now adjourn to meet at the time and place aforesaid. Ellet N. Ware, president; A. J. Cato, secretary.”

Reference Data:

The True Latter-Day Saints' Herald, Vol. 22, 1875, page 729