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Source: Church History Vol. 4 Chapter 34 Page: 610 (~1889)

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610 of the missionary force, were present and participated in the organization.

July 25 a four-day debate commenced in Severe County, Arkansas, between Elder A. J. Cato and A. Bradley of the Disciple Church. The propositions discussed were the claims of the respective churches.

August 7 a debate commenced in Richey County, West Virginia, between Elder E. L. Kelley and the Reverend Archibald, of the Disciple Order. The proposition was, "Is the Book of Mormon of divine origin and worthy of the belief of all men?"

On August 21 to 23 a debate was held at Council Bluffs, Iowa, between Elder W. E. Peak and a Mr. N. M. Allen of the Baptist Church.

On August 12 a branch was organized at Monmouth, Ontario, by Elders John H. Lake and W. J. Smith, composed of thirty-one members, to be known as the Monmouth Branch. Anson W. Burton was ordained an elder, and chosen to preside; W. N. Hales, priest; Thomas Dack, teacher; John Braden, deacon.

August 15 Haley's Creek Branch, composed of seven members, was organized near Lexington, Tennessee, by John Thomas.

Elder D. S. Crawley held two debates at Arcadia, Kansas, in the months of August and September, the first with a minister of the Disciple order, named Lucas, and the second with a Baptist minister.

August 28 a branch was organized in Houston County, Texas, by A. J. Moore. Priest John C. Tipton was chosen president; H. C. Gooch, teacher; Beatrice Teagarden, secretary.

September 9 Irondale Branch, consisting of fourteen members, was organized at Irondale, Ontario, by W. J. Smith. Abraham Lake was ordained an elder and elected president; Charles H. Lake was ordained to the office of priest and chosen to act in that capacity.

September 10 Snowflake Branch was organized in Kearney County, Nebraska, by James Caffall. P. Moldrup, president; S. K. Sorensen, secretary.

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