"The annual interstate convention or encampment of the Churches of God in Christ of the Apostolic Faith people met on schedule time at Eureka Springs, Arkansas, July 10, and closed with joy on July 21.” Over “500 [people] were in attendance” at a meeting that birthed the Churches of God in Christ, and “the attendance far surpassed that of one year ago at the same place." “Glory and Unity at the Eureka Springs Camp,” Word and Witness, August 20, 1912, 1-2. Click on the pictures below to access the Chronicling America Newspaper Link from the Green Forest Tribune from July 19, and July 26, 1912. From "Varner and Vicinity" on the right from July 26, 1912: "The people of this community, who have been attending the camp meeting in Eureka Springs, have returned. They report a nice time." Immediately above this announcement it records, "A fine boy took up his abode at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lynn Monday." Lynn was a minister with the Churches of God in Christ since at least 1913, and he affiliated with the Assemblies of God through 1915. He did not stay affiliated in 1916. On July 19, 1912, it records above the announcement: "John Winkle is drilling a well for Daniel Lynn." On May 10, 1912, the Green Forest Tribune reported that "Daniel Lynn preached at Denver Sunday." This is Denver, Arkansas. Not Denver, Colorado. Here's a short history of Denver, Arkansas. The November 11, 1910 Green Forest Tribune, on Page 2 reported that "Rev. Jones of the Apostolic faith is conducting a successful meeting at Varner. Some people from Denver are attending." More likely than not, J.S. Jones of Notch, Missouri ministered there. Notch is just west of Branson, Missouri, and very close to Varner. Jones affiliated with the Assemblies of God from April 1914 through 1915. Below you will see previously unobserved attendees of the 1912 Eureka Springs Meeting: J. S. Plott and George Riddle. The 1912 Meeting of the Churches of God in Christ was also attended by people in the community of Varner. There does not appear to be another significant meeting in Eureka Springs aside from the Churches of God in Christ/Apostolic Faith Camp Meeting during this week in 1912, and there are additional connections between Plott and Daniel Lynn listed below. J. S. PlottIn the early 1900s, people's names were frequently shortened in the manner you see above for J. S. Plott. To find who this J. S. Plott was required a great amount of effort. Which J. S. Plott lived near Green Forest in 1912? How can we be for sure that the people below are the correct people? I searched "J. S. Plott grave Carroll County." Click here for the website google took me to. With this information, I was able to search for J. S. Plott and R. E. Plott, which led me to the links below. Sadly, J. S. Plott and his wife, R. E., lost an infant child when they lived near Denver, Arkansas. I am waiting for information/pictures from the family of J. S. Plott. Hopefully, with this information, we can find both Plott and Riddle within the 1912 Eureka Springs Tri-State Camp Meeting Photo. Rosa's Father William M. Boyd is different from the Will Boyd mentioned below, but more work needs to be done. EVIDENCE THAT J.S. PLOTT DID ATTEND 1912 CAMP MEETING IN EUREKA SPRINGS. John S. Plott attended a meeting alongside Rev. Daniel Lynn as recorded on February 21, 1913, in The Green Forest Tribune on Page 2: "Rev. Daniel Lynn has gone to Cedar Valley to attend meeting. He was accompanied by John Plott of Denver." Again, Lynn had affiliated with the Churches of God in Christ. Lynn reported to Word and Witness in the June 20, 1913 article under the title "'GREEN FOREST, ARK.' God is still blessing at Varner. Bro. W. T. Gaston has been with us a few days and has given us some helpful lessons along the line that God is working in this place.--Daniel Lynn." George RiddleThe case of George Riddle was not nearly as difficult. Riddle married Miss Lucy Etchison as shown below. George Riley Riddle • Lucy E Etchison • James Perry Etchison Standing George Riddle's father was William Henry Harrison Riddle. Riddle's story was included in Turnbo's Fireside stories of the early days in the Ozarks. Links with Churches of God in Christ Kelly Campbell potentially reinforce the Boyd family connection. Nettie McCollister and Will Boyd were married by Kelly Campbell. Campbell was present for the 1911 Eureka Springs Meeting. Click here for more information. Nettie Luella McCollister BoydThe Boyds, Campbells, and other relations were dense family groups. More work is needed to unravel the numerous family ties. But it's clear that the Churches of God in Christ ministers had very strong connections through this short article. Jackson Vanover affiliated with the Assemblies of God from 1914-1915. Categories
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