The Christian Conservator began publication soon
after the General Conference of 1885. The Radicals (later known after the split of 1889 as
the Old Constitution United Brethren) organized a denominational convention held at
Hartsville, Indiana, August 4-6, 1885. At the convention it was decided to publish a
newspaper devoted to maintaining the denominations original constitution and confession of
faith. The Christian Conservator was first published in Dayton, Ohio on July 15,
1885. It succeeded two other publications published separately in support of the Radical
position, the United Brethren in Christ published by William Dillon and the Richmond
Star published by Milton Wright. The first editor was The Christian Conservator
was William Dillon and it's publisher was Milton Wright (father of the Wright brothers).
After the United Brethren split of 1889 it became the official publication of the Church
of the United Brethren in Christ, Old Constitution. The Christian Conservator was
published continuously until March 1954 when the name was changed to The United
Brethren.
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