# Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1908_S3
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J. N. J. [In the name of Jesus]

The Evangelical Lutheran Synodical Conference of North America [Synodalkonferenz] held its twenty-second convention from 19 to 24 August 1908 in St. Paul's congregation at New Ulm, Minn. The opening sermon was preached by the Rev. President of the Synodical Conference, Pastor Joh. Bading. In the first afternoon session the convention organized itself by recognizing the accredited delegates and electing the officers for the coming two years. The morning sessions were devoted to doctrinal discussions, based on a paper [Referat] by Dr. F. Pieper on "the glorious treasure of fellowship among brethren in the faith"; the afternoon sessions were given to the business before the convention. — Present and entitled to seat and vote were the following persons:

1. From the Michigan Synod:
Pastor Th. Hahn.

2. From the Minnesota Synod:

Pastors A. Schrödel, A. Zich, C. J. Albrecht, J. Plocher, R. Polzin,
E. Fritz; Messrs. J. Boock, Herm. Beulke, K. Wels, Aug. Schulz.

3. From the Missouri Synod:

Atlantic District: Pastor W. A. Frey; Teacher A. E.
Franke.

Brazilian District: No one.

California and Nevada District: No one.

Iowa District: Pastor Th. Händschke; Mr. J. H. Abel.

Canada District: Pastor R. Eifert.

Kansas District: Pastor J. F. S. Her; Teachers A. Krenke,
W. Nickel.

Michigan District: Pastors F. Sievers, C. F. Schatz; Teacher
O. Wachholz; Mr. Joh. Schröder.

Minnesota and Dakota District: Pastors F. Pfotenhauer
(alternate: E. Bartling), H. Strasen, A. Zitzmann; Dr. C.
Abbetmeyer; Teacher H. A. Röglin; Mr. W. Meyer.

Central District: Pastors J. Miller, Ph. Schmidt, R. D.
Biedermann, H. Weseloh; Messrs. H. Frick, H. Käbitz, J. W. Böhne.

Nebraska District: Pastors P. Matuschka, C. H. Becker; Prof.
J. H. Beckmann; Messrs. O. E. Bernecker, Chr. Wischof.