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254 paper published by Elder N. G. Merry; for The Baptist Herald, published at Paducah, Ky., by Rev. G. W. Dupee; The Pilot, published at Nashville, Tenn.; The American Baptist, Louisville, Ky.; The Tribune, a Republican paper, published at Danville, Ky.; and for The Baptist Companion, published, at first, at Knoxville, Tenn., by Rev. J, M. Armstead, and then moved to Portsmouth, Va.

The children's column of The American Baptist was edited by him for a while, in which he was known as "Uncle Charles." A column for the colored people was conducted by him in The Bowling-Green Democrat, until some of the Bourbons got behind the editor and caused him to discontinue it. The Bowling-Green Watchman was originated by Messrs. Stumm and C. R. McDowell, and successfully published by them for a few years.

In June, 1887, he was engaged by the board of managers of the New England Convention as editor-in-chief of The Baptist Monitor, and held the place until the paper was sold to Dr. R. L. Perry., after which he became associate editor, a position he still occupies.

As a matter-of-fact writer, Mr. Stumm ranks high. He has, with hundreds of others, endeavored in every possible way to prevent the banner of Afro-American journalism from trailing. He is an earnest pastor and teacher, and a vigorous wielder of the pen, in any one of which positions he exerts a commanding influence.

The Christian Banner, a four-column, eight-page, religious home journal, was commenced by Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Stumm, January 2, 1890, the former being editor and the latter its business manager.

The degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon Mr. Stumm May 13, 1890, by the State University of Louisville, Ky., Rev. Wm. J. Simmons, A. M., D. D., LL. D., president.