Methodist Church
  "The records that I have are original records 44 years old, there is a part that is not accounted for and all I will relate to you is what I actually have."
This certifies that the persons whose names appear upon this Certificate do hereby consent together to form the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Farnam, Nebraska; and do hereby assent to the Articles of Religion of the Methodist Episcopal Church as found in the Book of discipline. Mrs. Rolph, Mrs. Jay Stebbins, Mrs. Mary Hubbard, A. W. Underwood, C. C. Underwood and Richard Buss.
We the undersigned believing that the time has come for the organization of a Methodist Episcopal Church do hereby signify this and do also pledge to such organization our hearty support and cooperation. Mrs. V. F. Rolph, Mrs. Jay Stebbins, Mary Hulbert, A. W. Underwood, C. C. Underwood, Clarissa Underwood, Wm. Stebbins, Mrs. M. C. Kitchen and Richard Buss.
The names hereto appended who were not of the members which constitutes the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Farnam, Nebraska at its organization, those not severed their relation with the Congregational Society and were advised not to make a membership in this church until such severance be made. Two, have been transferred to the Church Triumphant.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church of Farnam, Nebraska was formally organized July 22, 1892.
C. C. Underwood was appointed leader, the stewards and trustees will be elected at a meeting in September.
C. A. Martin P. E.
Indianola district
West Nebr. Conference
This is to certify that at the meeting of the first quarterly Conference for the Farnam charge Dawson County, Indianola District West Nebraska Conference held at Farnam Nebraska October 31, 1892. C. A. Mastin in the chair the following named persons were duly elected a board of trustees: Wm. Stebbins, C. Bradshaw, and A. W. Underwood.
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church to receive and hold property, real and personal for the use and benefit of the members and ministry thereof according to the discipline and rules of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the laws of the State of Nebraska until their successors are elected.
C. A. Mastin, Chairman
Secretary, C. Bradshaw
The Articles of Incorporation of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Farnam were recorded in Dawson County on the 9th day of February, 1893.
There is a missing link from 1893 to 1898.
At a meeting of the Trustees of the M. E. Church, Dec. 26, 1898, of Farnam the following organization was affected.
President, J. B. Kitchen
Secretary, C. Bradshaw
Treasurer, C. C. Underwood
R. Lazelle, Chairman
J. C. McDermott
C. C. Underwood
The first thing considered was the dimensions of the church building. We proposed to build after considering the matter, it was moved it be left to the Building Committee to decide the size and make an estimate of the probable cost of the building decided on and to report at the next meeting, motion carried, moved and carried that the pastor, treasurer and secretary be appointed collectors and solicitors, moved that we adjourn. Motion carried.
C. Bradshaw, Secretary
Jan. 3, 1899. Business meeting of the Trustees of the M. E. Church was called to order and the following business was transacted, the Building Committee brought in their plan of the structure to be built, moved that the plans as brought in be adopted, motion carried after which the blanks were filled out for the aid we are trying to get from the Church Extension Society. Move that we adjourn subject to call of President.
C. Bradshaw, Secretary
Farnam, Nebr., July, 1899
Church of Farnam, Nebraska To Board of Trustees.
Building and completion of Church
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Subscription list year 1899 to help in building the church:
This church like all others had to ask for a grant, we asked for a grant and borrowed $200.00 from the Bank. We finally got the $200.00 paid off. In order to pay off the balance it was necessary to raise the money by subscription. That wound up the building indebtedness.
I have here another list of subscriptions.
I found in the old records a bill dated August 22, 1899 for an organ purchased July 28 for the sum of $50.00 from Geo. W. Erb and was billed to Miss Bernice Phillips. This was paid in full on August 22, 1899.
I also found a statement of account dated March 16, 1903 to C. O. Sheffield, evidently he was out janitor at that time, this is the exact way the record has it: 3 weeks janitor work and 1 bottle of alcohol. I thought it was good scandal, but I was reminded at home that we had gasoline lamps an it was required alcohol to generate the lamps.
We have here a note given to our first minister, he left here evidently broke, us owing him $28.00. The note was made out but never delivered to him. After five years they decided to pay this man and evidently this man, Wilsey looked all over for the note for he made a statement that he lost the note, but the facts are the note was never delivered at all.
I also have here the first Fire Insurance Policy, which is thirty-six years old.
Also a notation, "We are not sure just when the Aid Society was started but when the Aid Society was started but from the older members we learn that Mrs. C. Bradshaw was the first President and Mrs. Rolph, Secretary.
Deceased Victoria Rolph
Mary Hulbert
A. W. Underwood
C. C. Underwood
Richard Buss
Calvin Bradshaw
Helen Bradshaw
J. B. Kitchen
Mary E. Kitchen
Emma Pollard
Nancy Seth
Lizzie Seth
Wm. Stebbins
Sarah Stebbins
Frederica Stebbins is still living.
Church of Farnam Living Carrie Reed
Allie Stebbins
Lillian Rolph
Ethel Kitchen
Ada Kitchen
John Kitchen
Jay Stebbins
1886
1936
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