_VOL. LXXXIL. Centre District Met in Centre The ministerial, Sunday school and K. L. C. E. Convention of Center dis- trict, Central Pennsylvania Conference, of the United Evangelical church met in fourteenth annual session in the Centre Hall United Evangelical church Tues- day evening, May 19, at 7.30 o'clock, The meeting was called to order by Rev. J. C. Reeser, Presiding Elder, and Rev. 8S. A. Snyder, chorister, led a spirited song service, after wiich Rev, W. W. Rhoads conducted devotional exercises, An organization was effected by the selection of Rev. J. C. Reeser, A. M,, president ; Rev, U. F. Swengel, D. D., vice president ; Rev. J. S. Shultz, sec- retary, and Rev. J. R. Sechrist, treas- urer, The choir rendered a selection en- titled, “ Open wide the gates.” Reporters for the church and secular papers were selected. After singing another selection, ‘“ Only one,” Dr. Swengel introduced Rev. J. C. Reeser as the first speaker of the evening, who delivered an inspiring and edifying ad- dress on the subject, ““ Elements of suec- cessful Sunday school teaching.” This was followed by a thoughtful and con- vineing paper on the subject *‘ Is Chris- tian Endeavor a spent force 7" The *“ Social hour” was happily launched by Rev. Swengel, after which the convention adjourned. Notwithstanding the continued in- clemency of the weather, a number of the Jocal friends gathered with the eighty delegates, including twenty-two ministers, at the Wednesday morning session. Rev. Snyder led the song service, and P. L.. Huffnagle conducted the devotions Rev. W. W, Rhoads was the first speak- er, who uniquely presented the subject “ A working church and its results.” Miss Sadie Musser generously respond- ed with a very able presentation of ‘“ The church at Sunday school.” Rev, A. 8. Baumgardner in a fluent extemporancous address presented the subject, * The hopeful signs of the pres- ent temperance movement.” The last subject of the morning ses- sion, ‘* How to make successful junior gocieties,"” was opened by Rev. J. 5 Shultz in & well prepared paper. Several selections of music were interspersed during the exercises. The discussion which followed the opening of the various subjects evidenced a lively in- terest on the part of the delegates. Devotional exercises at the opening of the wh session were conducted by Rev. F. H. Foss. ny M. J. Banyder read a carefully prepared paper on the subject * Sunday sickness—a doubtful but dreadful dis. Rev. F. H. Foss presented the subject “ Cultivating deeper devotional spirit in our Keystone Leagues.”’ “ The Sunday school, its successes and failures,” was the subject of a pro- fuse address by Rev. A. 8. Baumgardner, Rev, J. F. Bhultz delivered a paper on “ The minister's special Bibl: study.” The musical selections of the after- noon included a beautiful duet, entitled “ He will hold me fast,” by Mrs. U. F. Swengel and Miss Sadie Musser, Chorister S. A. Snyder led the song service and Rev. M. E. Bartholomew led the devotions at the opening of the Wednesday evening session. Rev. J. F. Hower delivered a well prepared and helpful address on the subject, “ Our boys and girls—what we owe them.” This was followed by Rev. W. B, Cox with a thoughtful and enthusiastic ad- dress on ** God's money and God's work.”' A solo was rendered by Miss Sadie Mus- ser, after which the doxology was sung and the convention adjourned. Thursday morning session was opened with song service and devotions led by routine business the subject, * Soul winners—methods and results,” was opened by the reading of a paper pre pared by Rev. C. F. Garrett and read by Mr. Krape. Rev. J. F. Shultz presented the sub- ject. “ Helping the prayer meeting.” “ The relation of the pledge to our motto,”’ was the subject of an address delivered by Rev. W. H. Warburton. Rev. A. C, Price read a paper present. ing the topic “ Proper and improper methods of Bunday school organization.” W Middleburg was sclected as the place for holding the next annual convention. Thursday afternoon the session open- ed with a spirited song service by the choir. Devotional exercises were con ducted by Rev, N. J. Dubs. * Pastor- al visitation "” was the subject of a pa- per by Rev. H. A. Snook. Miss Maude Thomas rendered a solo. Dr. A. E. Gobble Presented A paper on ‘ Normal training.”” A paper by Rev, D. A. Artman on * Our conference be- nevolences,” was presented his son’ Frederick. h i LB and Sabbath obsery- Hall— Roll of Delegates, Etc. with a song, and benediction. Presiding Elder J. C. Reeser, A. M,, occupied the chair at the closing session, Thursday evening. The devotions con- sisted of congregational singing, an- thems, the reading of I Corinthians 13, the C.E. chapter, and prayer by Rev. U. F. Bwengel, D. D, The committee on resolution among other things recommended the forma- tion of normal classes in the Sunday schools, and pledged the untiring and unrelenting support of the temperance cause, especially the anti-saloon move- ment. Miss Weber sang a solo entitled * Choir boy." Rev, W.C. Hoch was the first speak- er, who delivered an interesting address on “ Our Sunday school scholars and the church service.” A solo and panto- mime, “ Jesus Lover of my soul,” Was touchingly rendered by Miss Thomas. “ Our missions” was the subject of a stirring paper by Rev 8. A. Snyder. “Come unto me» was the title of a duet by Mrs. Swengel and Miss Musser. Rev. A. E. Gobble, D. D., led the closing consecration service. MINISTERS J, C. Reeser, Presiding Elder, Carlisle U. F. Swengel, D. D., Lewistown G. W. Frey, Milesburg J, F. Shultz, Bellwood J. 8. Shultz, Juniata Park M. E. Bartholomew, Nittany M. J. Snyder, Port Trevorton W. W. Rhoads, Howard F. H Foss, Liverpool A. 8. Baumgardner, New Berlin J. F. Hower, Bellefonte W. B. Cox, Altoona N. J. Dubs, Centre Hall C. F. Garret, Millheim W. H. Warburton, Millmont A. C. Price, Middleburg J. R. Sechrist, Centre Hall H. A. Snook, Spring Mills Prof. A. E. Gobble, D. D., E. J. Confer, Lewistown W. C. Hoch, Mifflinburg S. A. Snyder, Rebersburg DELEGATES Maude Thomas, Howard Elgie George, Juniata Park Alma Stine, Bellefonte L. €. Thompson, Howard Emma E. Specht, Beavertown Mrs. R. G. McClellan, Linden Hall Ida Myers, Lewistown Mrs. Lizzie M. Long, Millmont Harris M. Haoselmon, Mifflinburg J. M. Cromle y Mifflinburg Lettie A. Mark, Millmont T. P. Beihhtol, Nittany Effie Hornberger, Aline Mrs. Adam Shaffer, Aline Marjorie L. Ely, Millmont Verna Crouse, Mifflinburg Mrs. M. D. Garman, Curtin Mrs. Boyd Kauffman, Middleburg Mrs. Henry Shultz, Curtin Sadie Musser, Lewistown Mrs. U. F. Swengel, Lewistown F. A. Yearick, Madisonburg Dolen D. Decker, Spring Mills Mrs. N. J. Dubs, Centre Hall George Druse, Winfield Prof. W. W. Bruner, Paxtonville Mae Douty, Rebersburg Mrs. 8. A. Snyder, Rebersburg Irvin L. Shively, Glen Iron W. R. Homan, Lewistown W. H. Lucas, Spring Mills Ruth L. Stine, Middleburg Mrs. J. D. Mark, Forrest Boyd, Cloyd Mark, Mrs. Sallie Ertel, Coburn Jennie Rupp, Aaronsburg H. D. Krape, Aaronsburg 8. Stinely, Lewistown D. E. Hennigh, Spring Mills T. A. Hosterman, Coburn J. Fred Artman, Mifflin C. E. Kreamer, Woodward Gertrude 1. Frey, Nekoda Minnie Grove, State College Mrs. Sarah E. Etters, Lemont Anns T. Fuhrman, Middleburg P. L. Huffuagle, McClure Mrs. J. F. Shultz, Bellwood Ermest R. Shreckengast, Millheim Dale 8. Musser, Millheim Paul 1. Blyler, Winfield Irene C. G. Lose, Middleburg Nettie M. Knepp, McClure Minnie M. Huffnagle Myerstown Agricaitaral Department ve. Usntre Mall, A team from the 1910 class of the Agricultural Department at Pennayl- vanis State College and Centre Hall will play a game of base ball on the Grange Park field, Centre Hall, Satur. day afternoon. Besides studyiog soils and agriculture in all its branches, the class has given attention to sports, and organized a ball team, and they will come to Centre Hall prepared to do business on the diamond. There are prospects for a highly Interesting game. : “The Real Bryan,” a book compiled lished by the Personal Help ing Company, Des HALL. PA. NEWS OF THE COURT. Second Week of Qourt-— Nentences Im. posed on Uriminnls — Hearing of Cases, The following is the remainder of the proceeding of the first week of court : John Jackson vs. The Harrison- Walker Refractories Company, being an appeal, and from the testimony it developed that the plaintiff bad been working for the defendants and on January 81st, 1608, gave to H. R. Cly- mer & merchant at Monument sn order on the defendant to pay his wages lo Mr. Clymer in payment of store bill, whic" order was a continuous one, and this action is brought by the plaintiff to recover from the defendant for wages. Verdict in favor of the defen dant ou Tuesday afternoon. In case of Commonwealth vs, Charles Bherwood Robb the jury re turned a verdict on Wednesday morn- ing of not guiity, but to pay one-third of the costs and the prosecutor two thirds of the coats. : 7 Com monwealth vs, Irvin Weaver dnd Heury Weaver, charged with assault and battery, prosecutor, Harry Young. The grand jury ignored the bill and directed that Justice John M, Keichline to pay the costs, Commonwealth ve. John Fry and Flora Young, charged with first count assault, second count asssult and bat. tery, prosecutrix Mollie Eckley. The grand jury igoored the bill and direct that Justice John M. Keichline pay the costs. In both of the sbove cases Mr, Keich- line has presented a petition to the court for a rule to show cause why he should not be relieved from the psy- ment of these costs, Insdfbuch as he was a public ofifbial. Commonwealth ve. Mollie Eckley, charged with sasault, prosecutor John Fry. The grand jury ignored the bill and directed that Justice W. H. Mus ser pay the costs. George Malchisky, George Yasic and Paul Yasic, were called and sentenced to pay $50 00 each as fine and costs of prosecution. Commonwesith ve. Daniel F, Wis olzky and Albert Divine, indicted first count, selling liquor to minors, second count furnishing liquor to mi nore, The grand jury ignored the bill and put the costs upon the prosecutor, Fred Wilcopaeki. The case will be fur- ther investigated. Commonwealth va. George Walle, indicted first Sount assault and batiery, second count sssault snd battery with altem pt to commit rape. Proseculrix Annie Bechler. Verdict, guilty. Ap plication was made for a new trial. In the case of Commonwealth va Martin Mizzo, convicted of robbery from the person, the defendant moved the court for a new trial Ia the case of the Commonwealth ve. W. H. Boavely, who was acquitied but directed to pay three-fourths of the costs in the prosecution for killing a dog moves the Court for a new trial, Commonwealth ve. Bamuel H. Mey- er and Carrie M. Horper, charged with adultery, prosecutor, Calvin H. Horo- er, The Commonwealth entered a nol, pros, as agsinst Mrs. Horner, and a true bill was found against Bamuel H. Meyer, This case is from Centre Hall, and Mrs. Horner left her four children in the fall of 1907, and went to the residence of the mother of the defendant, where she co-habited with the defendant, and they were subse quently registered at one of the hotels in this town as husband sod wife, and followed to Tyrone where they were arrested on the charge above named, The defendant admits his prior mar- riage, his wife still living snd no di- vorce. Verdict, guilty as indicted. Santen w», nine months in county jail, and §100 fine. Bilverman & Silverman vs. Lewis Jaffee, being an appeal; — settled, Commonwealth vs. John Harry Fike, indicted for assanit aud mali cious mischief ; prosecutrix Edith Sto- ver. This case is from BSpriog town. ship. Verdict, guilty. Commonwealth va. John Carter and Harvey Jones, indicted first count larceny, second count receiving stolen goods, third count stealing from the person, fourth count robbery. Pros. ecutor Harry Brown, of Bellefonte, The defendants deny assaulting the prosecutor or taking his money, and allege further that they were all drunk. At the close of the testimony Carter changed his plea from that of not guilty to that of guilty. The jury re turned a verdiot of guilty sgainst the other defendant, Commonwealth vs. Lizzie Neidrich, charged with larceny, prosecutor D. F. Wisotskey, bill ignored, and prosecu- tor directed to pay the costs. The pros ecutor has presented his petition to the court ng form rule to show cause why he should pot be relieved from the payment of these costs ines _28, The Centre County Sabbath School Association, with Prof. C. L. Gramley in the chsir, began anpusal convention at 1.45 p. mi. in the M. E. church, State College, with de tor, Rev. C. C. Bpavely, who also made the opening address urging up- work, its far reaching character and its blessedness. Tibbens Zabler, Miss Jenette Kerstotter and W. H. Roush i 1908, “together. Children should attend all services of the church, If this is not practical, let the church service have precedence over the B. B. service, Miss Ewalt then spoke on * Prac- tical methods for small schools,” Beek tie very best no matter how small the school. Let us have intensive farming inthe 8.8. Dr. E. W, Runkle’s sub- point of a psychologist.” The nature, age and environment of the child ment. Rev. J, Zeigler, presented the subject * 8. 8B. eflort.,” Rev, J. H. Higby advocated a Mr, world, embracing sll classes, Rev. D. A. Bowers had charge of the lent, evidently directed by God, coming too conventional, retical. The children’s Crittenden, of Bellefonte. Clara L. Ewalt, many. braced in the plan : The tellers, Messrs, C. Pres., Prof. C. L. Gramley, Rebers Rev. T. D. Ware, Rev. W. Henry tress, A. Bellefonte ; primary Mrs. Wm. Bhawley, Yarnell ; sec. Rev, J. Ph. D., Bellefonte ; normal supt., taught. 4. Application. conditions arise. Crittenden, Prof. Gramley. Discussed by Mr. unnecessary special each lesson. Teach using helps at home, teach the spirit. preparation membership of children.” Children proper place is in the church. Every “ How may we measure the spiritual emphasized the teacher's personality as did Mr. Schuyler, and Prof. Pattee the value of the teacher's meeting. J. I. Holmes, speakiog on ** How can the 8. 8. further the cause of tem- perance,” brought out responses from the audience, showing clearly that in- terest in the present Local Option movement is deep and earnest. He urged the constant teaching of temper- ance and prophesied some stoocess, Meeting adjourned with prayer by Rev. D. Barshingee Lill 7.30 p. m. At the evening session, after deévo- tions conducted by Rev. T, D. Ware, of Milesburg, Rev. A. A. Black, of qualifications of a good 8. B. teacher were a qualified head, a qualified heart and a qualified life. Mrs. F. L. Pattee read a carefully prepared paper on Primary Work, full of good, practical suggestions drawn largely from ber own experience. No abstract of this paper would do it jus- fice, but the discussion by Revs. Schmidt, Bchuyler, Crittenden, Black and Ware, and Mr. Eddy showed that she had struck a responsive chord. A beautiful solo was fioely rendered by Mrs. Wilbur Leitzel, Miss Ewalt, under the bead * BKkill- od Workmen,” said the spirit of the age demanded skilled work in the 8. 8. as everywhere else. The skilled superintendent does not do all the work himself but is careful to use all material at haod, All in sny way re spousible fo ths conduct of the school, even the sexton or janitor, should be skilled to secure the best results. Bkill acquired by hard work, study of the experiences of others. God puts no premiom on laziness but through His Spirit helps those that help them- selves. The Master deserves the best, The evening offering amounted to $490. Rev. D. A. Sowers closed with prayer and benediction. The following committees were ap- pointed at close of afternoon session : Resolutiong— Rev. D. Barshinger, L. T. Eddy, Misses Martha Williams, Frances Confer, Angeline McBride, and Mrs, F. L. Pattee, Nominations—Rev. M. C. Piper, J. I. Holmes, N. H. Yearick, T. E. Royer, Mrs. Henry Philips. Finance—Rev. Thos. D. Ware, J. A. Meyer, (3. Earnest Ardery, M. T. Eisenhauer, Miss Ethel Woomer., Wednesday morning's session was opened with devotions led by Rev. A. A. Black. County and district officers made reports, The nominating com- mittee made & report which was re ceived and the election was made the first order of the afternoon session, Leaky Department.” Waste in spiritual. A spiritusl school is a con. secrated school, loves the preaching as well as the teaching of the gospel, and attends all services, Bec, Landes called attention briefly tothe Pennsylvania Herald and the organized 8B. 8B. work and then con- ducted an interesting and profitable “ Round table ”” on the 8. 8, teachers. The financial committee reported all accounts correct, recommended the payment of §10 to the secretary and $125 to the Btate B. 8B. Association as heretofore. Report received and adopted. Upon recommendation of the com- mittee on resolutions heartfelt thanks were extended to the people of State College and to the stale workers pres ent, the present temperance move ment was heartily endorsed and prayers and votes pledged in favor of Local Option, and it was resolved to carry the convention fire home to the local schools, The enroliment committee reported the atlendance as follows : Pastors, 12; superittendents, 10 ; other officers, 5 ; beginner's teachers, 2 ; primary teach- ers, 8; junior teachers, 8 ; interme diste teachers, 6 ; adult teachers, 7; scholars, 44 ; position not indicated, 8; counted twice, 11 ; total, 99, After debate the resolution to trans. fer the first district to Clearfield coun ty waa withdrawn. Adjourned with prayer by Rev. J. H. Higby. The evening session was opened with devotional services conducted by Rev. R. B. Taylor. Rev. A. M. Schmidt said the 8. 8. should fall in with the modern demand for organiza. tion. A well organized school at work 1. Gets all it can—gsathers in all, es pecially the neglected. 2. Keeps all it can-—looks after those disposed to drop out. 3. Gives all it can-—all to Christ. Prof. F. L. Paltes spoke on ** The child and the 8. 8.” The work and the method sbould be adapted to each grade. Those from eight to thirteen are very likely to be neglected : the latter part of this period i: the gig. gling age in girls and the knowing age in boys ; all of which special care, Thirteen to eighteen Is the active age, employment needed ; eighteen to twenty-four is the age of achievement. Literature owes much to this age and it is also au age fraitful in orime. Mr. Armstrong rendered a fine solo. An offering amounting to $10.12 was taken. Sec. W. G. Landes showed the debt of each school to the Inter national 8. 8. Associa lov, snd then ‘with a description of his trip to the World's convention at Rome in 1907, NO. 22. At Hublersbarg, WFriday-Twe Sessions Brief Beport of Proceedings. The second quarterly meeting of the Centre County Pomona Grange met in Hublersburg Friday. The sttendance was, very good, and the] sessions, fore- noon and afternoon, were fraught with great interest. Master Rhone called the meeting to order, the following persons filling the various chairs : Overseer, W. A. Dale; lecturer, Willard Dale ; chaplain, G, L. Geodhart ; secretary, D. M. Camp- bell ; tremsurer, Frank Musser ; stew- ards, Mrs. Alice Durst and Mr. White; gatekeepers, George W. Gingerich and W. W. Rupert ; flora, Mrs. D. W. Bradford ; ceres, Miss Marshall ; po- mona, Mrs, B. Gardner Grove. John D, Miller, a member of Walker Grange, welcomed the county organ- ization to Hublersburg, and the hospi- tality shown by Mr. Miller and other members of the local Grange proved that the address of welcome was based on “works” already accomplished and others proposed. The response to Mr. Miller's remarks was made by George L. Goodhart, who was ready to accept that what had been sald was not more than would be fulfilled, and that the guests fully appreciated the welcome, The first business after the reading of the minutes and their approval, was the appointment of John 8B. Dale, W, W. Rupert and Mrs, Kate Conley as a committee on credentials, and next came a recitation by Mrs. B, Gardner Grove. Master Bealey, of the Clinton Coun- ty Pomona Grange, a resident of near Mackeyville, was a visitor at the meet- ing, and was called to the platform by Master Rhone. He spoke of the Clin- ton county Granges, their methods, ete., and was well pleased with the en- thusiasm of the members present. George L. Goodhart, treasurer of the Encampment and Fair Association, made a report, which was allogether flattering, and stated that various movements were on foot to make the September gathering more interesting to every one who came on the grounds Master Rhone also spoke on the prospects of next Encampment aod Fair, and urged the individuals to be gin making preparations to enlarge the Jlaplay of exhibits. He ssnouneed that a number of antiques Hed bedn secured, and that that department would be exceptionally fine. Willnd Dale, Henry Heaton, Mrs. John 8 Dale, Mrs. D. W. Bradford and James A. Keller also spoke on the subject of exhibits, The secretary of the Patrons Rural Telephone Company reported that the company had thade great growth since the January meeting, snd that a total of some thirty telephones had been added by previously organized companies. Also, that one or two companies had been organized, and that the Beul company was seriously contemplating the establishment of A| telephone exchange at Spring Mills to sccommodate the increasing business on the south side of the county. - John 8, Dale also spoke on the sab. ject of the rural telephone, showing its advantage in the rural communities, James A. Keiler, secretary of the fire insurance company, reported that there was insurance in force to the amount of $6,151,834, and that all losses were paid, and that the company was in good financial condition, and the insurance incressing. The pext question discussed wae that the state should pay the salaries of the school teachers, which if done would save Centre county $100,000 in taxes. The following resolutions and statements were offered, and after be ing discussed were unanimously passed : Whereas, the legislature has taken from the taxpayers the power to con. trol the public schools and has also fixed the salaries of the public school teachers ; and Whereas, the farms and homes in boroughs and townships are taxed $47,976,075, or an average rate of 15% mills, while personal property and corporate property are taxed but §i4,. 963,156, or an average rate of three mills, which discrimination robs real Silalsuwners ul W18,113,05, auuaally § Eau this Soot day of Birgt that we appeal to the real estate own. ers of the state to join with the Pa
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