\:fl< y^||^i gljy E^^EESS ^Ftt!vFsTffl'fS^hjmLi10'* 2 THE LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL THE COLLECTION OF NORTH CAROLINIANA PRESENTED BY Kevin Cherry C287.09 R682b v. UNIVERSITYOFN.C.ATCHAPELHILL 00044636037 FOR USE ONLY IN THE NORTH CAROLINA COLLECTION Form No. A-368, Rev. 8/95 DigitizedbyIheInternetArchive in2012withfundingtrom InstituteofMuseumandLibraryServices,undertheprovisionsottheLibraryServicesandTechnologyAct,administeredbytheStateLibraryotNorthCarolina,adivisionofCulturalResources. http://archive.org/details/rockspringcampgr02brot Copies of this publication are available from Terry Brotherton, Post Office Box 10, Denver, NC 28037. Please include $59.95 per book plus $8.95 shipping and handling. Copyright © 2003 by Terry Brotherton. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Publisher, except by a reviewer who wishes to quote brief passages in connection with a review written for inclusion in a magazine, newspaper or broadcast. Cover Photo: 2002 Big Sing, Saturday, August 3 shows what is considered to be the largest crowd ever assembled under and around the Rock Spring Campground Arbor. Photo by Murrey Sherrill, Photographer Compiled and Published by Terry Brotherton Designed and Edited by Missy Sandal First Printing 2003 Limited Edition Printed in the United States of America Dedication To Those That Saved Rock Spring Campground In Volume I, Rock Spring Campground, information was recorded con- cerningthemovementin 1913 toabolishRockSpringCampmeeting. Tliematter was not settled until 1916. In 1913, trustees J.A. King, W.F. Kelly, EM. Howard, W.J. Howard, W.J. Wingate, Charles Gabriel and O.F. Howard undertook the challenge ofpre- serving campmeeting. Joining the board oftrustees between 1913 and 1916 were W. Brother- J. ton, S.O.D. Brotherton, W.F. Kelly, J.F. Beatty and J.A. Brotherton. Some had previously served as trustee, as was the case ofW.F. Kelly, who apparently left the board after 1913 but rejoinedprior to 1916. All men mentioned supported the continuation ofRock Spring and par- ticipated in the battle against the Rock Spring Charge minister, Rev. Wagg, three trustees and the Methodist Conference that supported abolishing Rock Spring Campmeeting. Without their dedication to Rock Spring Campmeeting, the historic insti- tution would not exist today. For their courage and efforts, this collection of information titled Volume II, Rock Spring Campground is dedicated to their memory. Foreword This is the second volume of Rock Spring Campground, a series of two books on the history of the campground. Our effort is to provide those interested with a chronicle of the history of the institution. I would like to thank all the individuals who have contributed to the success of the first volume, which was released in July of 2002. Less than three weeks after delivery, it was sold out. Requests required a sec- ond printing, which was 70% reserved by "Big Sunday" or August 11, 2002. After release ofVolume I, I received over 100 photos from friends of Rock Spring, many dating back to the 1930s. Since this volume is de- voted to the period 1970-2002, many of those contributions are not included. Perhaps there will be an opportunity in the future to prepare Volume III, devoted entirely to photos. This volume does also include a special section titled "Rock Spring Campground Anecdotes," nearly 100 pages filled with campground facts, stories, tales and exploits. This has been one of the most rewarding projects, and I don't mean financially, that have ever undertaken. I I wish to extend special thanks to Missy Sandal for her editing and layout for the two publications. believe could have searched the world I I over and never found anyone that would have offered the pride and dedication to preparing a quality product that she brought to the project. Once again, thank you for the many kind words about Volume I, and hopefully Volume II will be equally enjoyable. Tern'Brothertoti ''Bubo" A Word About Names Is it Proctor or Procter? As was the case in Volume I, we have elected to show names as they appear in historical documents and records. Therefore, you may see a name spelled one way in one document or story, and then quite an- other way when mentioned somewhere else. Editor 1970 Trustees Hear Financial Report January 14 - Meeting of trustees atJones Fish Camp. Present: Wm. Lee Sigmon, LoyMcConnell, Thad Gabriel, B.S. Sherrill, Dennis Dellinger, Frank Howard, Walter Abernethy, H.A. Jonas, Jr. Secretary Sherrill presented financial statement, copy attached, show- ing balance on hand $3676.56. Thad Gabriel tendered his resignation. After discussion this was ac- cepted with regrets. Then itwas unanimously agreed that Bill Holdsclaw, R.F.D. Sherrills Ford, be appointed trustee in his place. WalterAbernethy stated Ralph Sherrill was interested in buying tim- ber on back of grounds. It was feeling of trustees that timber should be preserved for future use. Trustees agreed unanimously to ask Rev. Jack Cooke of Cherryville to conduct services this year. Loy McConnell and Dennis Dellinger to work on youth minister and song leader. Voted to let E. Lincoln Optimists Club have shack for $700 if they were agreeable. No one else has expressed any interest. Annual meeting to be held 5 p.m. May 3, 1970. Trustees Elect Officers May 31 - Annual meeting under arbor. Present: Wm. Lee Sigmon, WalterAbernethy, Ted Broach, Bill Holdsclaw, FrankHoward, B.S. Sherrill, Loy McConnell, Rev. Paul Ridenhour, H.A. Jonas, Jr., Dennis Dellinger. Wm. Officers elected: Mayor, Lee Sigmon; Treasurer, B.S. Sherrill; Asst. Treasurer, B.S. Sherrill, Jr.; Secretary, H.A. Jonas, Jr. Committees reestablished as follows: Shack - Walter Abernethy and H.A. Jonas, Jr. Pre-Camp & Grounds - B.S. Sherrill, D.B. Dellinger and Wm. Lee