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1918 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1918

1918 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1918 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Union Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by D. F. Putnam. The Committee on Women's Work reports that the Women's Missionary Union has been existence for thirty years and continues to grow. The Committee on Obituaries reports the passing of R.N. Hawkins, a Confederate solider and longtime pastor who served in Cleveland, Gaston, and Rutherford counties.


1917 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1917

1917 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1917 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Fallston Baptist Church in Fallston, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by D. G. Washburn. The Boiling Springs High School Annual Report indicated that the school is now debt free. The Committee on Baptist Orphanage mentioned the importance of remembering the children who reside in the orphanages during the war efforts.


1916 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1916

1916 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1916 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Waco Baptist Church in Cherryville, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by W. E. Love. Two new departments were added to Boiling Springs High School: Domestic Science and Commercial. The Boiling Springs High School Annual Report recommends that a new building with the suggested name, Dobbins-Dixon Memorial Building, should be built to house an auditorium, recital rooms, and a library.


1915 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1915

1915 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1915 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at New Hope Baptist Church in Earl, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by T. C. Holland. The Committee on Temperence reports that Congress has passed a law that prohibits the shipment of liquor in Cleveland or Gaston County.


1914 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1914

1914 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1914 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by J. R. Miller. Boiling Springs High School reports record enrollment and representation from 15 counties in the Carolinas and Georgia. The Committee on Home Missions reports that machinery, transportation, and intercommunication has changed the way of life, and has affected missions and evangelism efforts.


1913 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1913

1913 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1913 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Zion Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by L. W. Swope. The Boiling Springs High School Class of 1912 donated a memorial arch to the school. The Committee on Education reports record enrollment for Meredith College. the Committee on Baptist Orphanage reports that two dormitories are nearing completion at the Kennedy Memorial Home in Lenoir County. The Association resolved to raise money towards a roof for the house of worship under construction at Wake Forest College.


1912 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1912

1912 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1912 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Gaston County, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Wade Bostic. The Committee on Foreign Missions reports that China has undergone major political and intellectual change, leading the way for opportunities for spiritual growth. Norman's Grove Church joined the Association. An Art Department was added to Boiling Springs High School. The first separate meeting of the Women's Missionary Union was held in Kings Mountain, NC.


1911 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1911

1911 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1911 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Cleveland County, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by J.M. Hamrick. The Association resolved not to provided any support for government officials who are involved in the International Brewer's Congress. Rev. E.Y. Webb was appointed to pass along this resolution.


1910 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1910

1910 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1910 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Grover Baptist Church in Cleveland County, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by C.A. Jenkins. The prayer was led by the Boiling Springs High School principal, Rev. J.M. Hamrick. Profs. J.D. Huggins and F.A. Brown, elected co-principals of Boiling Springs High School, submitted their resignations. Women's Work established a new feature called Conference on Methods.


1909 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1909

1909 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1909 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Boiling Springs Baptist Church in Cleveland County, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by J.J. Beach. The Second Baptist Church of Shelby and the Church at Flint Hill joined the Association. The Association held a joint session with the Sandy Run Baptist Association. Boiling Springs High School has four literary societies: Kalagathean, Althenian, Minnie Ramsaur, and Kalliergeonian. A library has also been started at the school. The Committee on Obituaries reported the passing of Rev. T. Dixon of New Prospect Church.


1908 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1908

1908 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1908 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at New Bethel Baptist Church in Cleveland County, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by D.G. Washburn. Voters in North Carolina voted to enforce Prohibition statewide on May 26, 1908. The Boiling Springs High School Board of Trustees reported that the construction of the school building has been completed.


1907 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1907

1907 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1907 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Bessemer City Baptist Church in Gaston County, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by M.E. Parrish. The Committee on Temperance recommends enacting a statewide Prohibition law. The Association established the Missionary Institutes, which teach women and children how to lead missionary meetings.


1906 Minutes Of Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1906

1906 Minutes Of Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1906 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Beaver Dam Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by A.H. Sims. Crowder's Mountain Church joined the Association. The Association joined Sandy Run Baptist Association to charter Boiling Springs High School.


1905 Minutes Of Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1905

1905 Minutes Of Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1905 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Kings Mountain Baptist Church in Cleveland County, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by J.S. Farmer. Rev. T. Dixon was selected to attend the 1906 Southern Convention. Boiling Springs was selected as the best location for the new denominational high school, and the Association agreed to provide funding to help with the construction of the school building.


Men Of Mark In North Carolina Application, Thomas Dixon Jan 1905

Men Of Mark In North Carolina Application, Thomas Dixon

Series 2: Men of Mark Application

No abstract provided.


1904 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1904

1904 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1904 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Zoar Baptist Church in Cleveland County, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by D.F. Putnam. The Committee on Baptist Orphanage reported a typhoid fever outbreak effecting thirty children at the Orphanage. The Association reported that there is a pending bill in Congress called the Hepburn-Dolliver Bill that will prevent the shipment of liquor to Prohibition states from non-Prohibition states. The Association resolved to not use public school funding to establish a new denominational high school.


1903 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1903

1903 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1903 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by R.F. Tredway. The Association proposes to erect a monument in memory of C. Durham. The Committee on State Missions reported that the growth of industrialized towns and railroads has led to an increased need for gospel mission support. In an effort to gain more subscribers, the Association recommends a fixed monthly date for the new association newsletter, The Baptist.


1902 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1902

1902 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1902 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by R.N. Hawkins. The Association made a motion to raise $1000 for Education. The Committee on Baptist Orphanage reported that a new dormitory is in the process of being built at the Orphanage, and the machine shop, shoe shop, and farm are all in operation and are returning profits. The Committee on Obituaries mentioned the absence of Sister T. Dixon.


1900 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1900

1900 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1900 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Double Springs Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by R.L. Limrick. The Committee on Time and Place recommends that the 1901 meeting begin on Wednesday with Cherryville Baptist Church. The additional day will allow for participation in the Association's semicentennial exercises.The Committee on State Missions notes the increased growth in factory missions, with an increase of 100,000 people moving from farm to factory work in the state of NC. Reverend C. J. Woodson recommendation was adopted for all associational churches to take up a …


1899 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1899

1899 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1899 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at New Prospect Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by G.M. Webb. The Baptist churches of Lawndale and Double Shoals joined the Association. The Committee on Temperance reported that all saloons have been removed from Cleveland County. The Committee on Religious Literature reported that the circulation of Charity and Children has greatly increased, and recommends the distribution of The North Carolina Baptist. State missions have begun an effort to place missionaries in factories. The Baptist Female University will open its doors later this year …


1898 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1898

1898 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1898 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Sandy Plains Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by T. Dixon. The Committee on Home and Indian Missions report that with the opening of Cuba and Puerto Rico, the Association will send a missionary to Santiago and eventually back to Havana. The Committee on Orphanage reported that a new printing press and outfit were purchased for Charity and Children. The Committee on Education reports progress in the establishment of a female university and commends the efforts of the Baptist High School at Cleveland …


1897 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1897

1897 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1897 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at New Hope Baptist Church in Earl, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by A.C. Irvin. The Committee on Education reported that progress towards creating a Female University continues to be successful, and commends the efforts put forth by The Baptist High School of Cleveland Mills. The Committee on Foreign Missions reports that the Southern Baptist Convention has deployed missionaries in China, Mexico, Africa, Brazil, Japan, and Italy.


1896 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1896

1896 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1896 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Lattimore Church (present day: Lattimore Baptist Church) in Lattimore, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by G.P. Hamrick. Patterson's Station and Webb's Chapel churches joined the Association. The Association will work with the Broad River Association to investigate the charges against C.F. Felmet in reference to an 1895 resolution regarding his questionable character and lack of church affiliation.


1895 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1895

1895 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1895 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Bethlehem Church (present day: Bethlehem Baptist Church) in Kings Mountain, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Dr. Hufham. The Committee on Baptist Orphanage reported that Elder J.B. Boone will take over the role of the orphanage General Manager. A new Baptist church in Casar, NC applied for admission to the Association. The Committee on Temperance recommends that the Association no longer support any legislator who does not enforce Prohibition in Shelby. A resolution was made regarding itinerant preacher C. F. Felmet, whose meetings were deemed disorderly and …


1894 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1894

1894 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1894 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Shelby Church (First Baptist Church of Shelby) in Shelby, NC. The opening scripture and prayer was delivered by Dr. Mitchel and introductory sermon delivered by A. C. Irvin. The Committee on Baptist Orphanage requests that each church in the Association take up one collection per year, and each Sunday School take up a collection on the first Sunday of every month, for the orphanage. The Committee on Ministerial support recommends that churches pay their pastors 80 cents per capita.


1893 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1893

1893 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1893 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Boiling Springs Baptist Church in Boiling Springs, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by J.L. Sproles. The Committee on Temperance reports that members are sending grains and fruits to be stilled, and recommends continued efforts to eliminate the sale, consumption or manufacturing of alcoholic beverages. The Committee on Baptist Orphanage reports that there are 125 children in the Orphanage that need support through food and clothing.


1892 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1892

1892 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1892 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Gastonia Church (present day: First Baptist Baptist Church of Gastonia) in Gastonia, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by G.P. Hamrick. Minutes include extensive advertisements for the American Baptist Publication Society's periodicals. The report on Ministerial Education recommends Boiling Springs High School due to its services for rural and working class students. The Report on Ministerial Support laments that ministerial pay (averaging at $100) is not adequate compensation. "In looking around for the cause for this state of affairs, [the association] is constrained to lay blame largely at …


1891 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1891

1891 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1891 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Waco Church (present day: Waco Baptist Church) in Cherryville, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by F.C. Hickson. A memoriam for the passing of Rev. L.H. McSwain, a long time pastor and member of the Association, was recorded as a supplement, and was originally supposed to appear in the 1890 Minutes. The minutes contain the annual letter from G. P. Bostick, Baptist missionary to China.


1890 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1890

1890 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1890 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Zion Church (present day: Zion Baptist Church) in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by J.A. Speight. The Association appointed a committee to help raise $2000 for the endowment of Wake Forest College. The minutes contain the annual letter written by G. P. Bostick, Baptist missionary to China.


1889 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1889

1889 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1889 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Elizabeth Church (present day: Elizabeth Baptist Church) in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by G.P. Hamrick. The Committee on Temperance recommended that the Association should make an effort to prohibit the sale, manufacture, and use of liquor. This resolution was voted down. The Committee on Education asks for continued support of the Shelby Female College, as well as Judson College of Hendersonville, NC, the only Baptist college in the state that provides equal educational opportunities for both men and women. The Committee on Obituaries reports the …