Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-06-12
Sabbath School Convention.


To the Sab6dth School rorkers Of Juniatd
county, greeting:
The twelfth annual convention of the
Juniata County Sabbath School Association
vile, Walker township, commencing Thurs
day, Nav seth, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, and con
tiuuing through Thursday and Friday,
closing at Q O'Clock Friday evening.
The convention was called to order, and
presided over by Rev. Z. E. Berry, Presi-
dent, until the officers for the year lS1s-19,
were elected, when he vacated the chair for
Rev r. F. Wilson, who presided through
the remaining sessions of the convention,
except the last, which was directed by the
Secretary.
The usual routine business-appointmen
of committees, reports of treasurer, secre-
tary, and delegates 10 State Convention,
reports of committees, election of officers,
etc.-was attended to. The remainder of
the time was devoted 10 the pork of the
convention.
This convention may be characterized as
IL every way successful; and the work in
the county encouraging. The attendance
was large-five ministers of the gospel,
thirty-four schools, eighty-four superinten-
dents and delegates-the order excellent,
the spirit lovely, perfect harmony reigning
throughout, with a marked enthusiasm.
The interest of the community was mani
Tested by the house beiug crowded to over
flowing, afternoons and evenings. The
lsrre-handed and warm-heartsd hospitality
of those who entertained the members of
the convention cannot be too highly spoken
of, TO whom the hearty thanks Of the con-
vention were rendered. The thanks of the
convention were also voted the editors of
the county papers for their kindness in pub
fishing notices of the convention.
The officers for the ensuing year are as
follow President, Rev. r. F. Wilson; Vice
President, Joseph Iothrock Secretary,
Dr. Thomas a. Elder; Treasurer, Samuel
Funk; Executive Committee, j. Nevin
Pomeroy, chairman, William Guss, L. A.
Tennis, J. n. Moore, John Mclaughlin,
DR.. .. II. McAlister, Miss Mary Funk, Miss
Sallie Irwin, Mrs. George McCulloch, Mrs.
e. ". Wilson.
The following is the roll of the conven-
ton:
Rev. Z. Z. Berry, Rev. Francis McBurney,
Rev. K. F. Wilson, Rev. l.. f. Smith, Rev.
A. Copenhaver.
Mexico, U. P.John Tyson, Miss Carrie
Emrick.
Mlffiintown Pres. - Thomas A. Elder,
Supt., A. J. Patterson, Miss Sallie Irwin.
Centreville, I'D. S. Funk, Supt., III. j.
Altman, Miss Lizzie KlOSs.
Muddy Run, U.-David Hersh, Miss Nell
lie Robson.
Locust Grove, U.-D. Cunningham, A. Ii.
Mcdonald, Supts., Mrs. VIM. Cunning ham,
Mrs Mary Meloy.
Miilintown, Luth-Jaeob Beidler, Supt-,
E. ". H. Kreider, Miss Louisia Grub.
East salem, U.-Miss Ella Clare.
Thompsontown, L. - Edward Spicher,
Supt, II. E. Boganreif.
Academia, Pres.-J. Neyin Pomeroy,
Supt.. Leonard Martin, Miss Lima Shearer.
Mt. Hope, Fermanagh twp, U.-Georgt
S. Feriig, Miss Mary Aower.
Free Spring, U.-Edward Kinch, Supt.
J.N. Moore, Asst. Supt., Miss Lizzie Cur
ran, Miss Josephine COldren.
hit. Pleasant, Walker twp, I'D p
Minichan, Supt., Il. N. Sartain, Miss kat'
Gallahcr.
Centre, Spruce Hill twp, U--Joh T
Nourse, J. G. Weishaupt, II. P. Stewart
Miss Minnie Brackbill.
Red Rock, U.-Matthe W Rodgers, Geerg
Rumbaugh, Miss Alice Sieber-
Olive Branch, U.-L. Wetzler, Miss Ed
die Turbett, Miss Cora Wilson.
Patterson, u g. W. Wilson, Miss Al
farata Hollobaugh.
Matamoras, NJ. E.-J. C. Conn, Mis-
Laura ellison.
Port ROYAL, Pres.-Miss Tillie Smith.
McAlisterville, Luth.- W. X. Copenha
yer, Mrs. Louisa Sieber.
Lost Greek, Pres.-E. l.. Jamison, Supt
DR.. o. II. McAlister, Asst. Supt, Williai
Caveuy, Miss Martha Wilson.
Mexico, Us. A. Sbamp, Supt., g.
Parker, J. H. Shamp.
Flint Hill, III. E. Rapp, Supt., j. Ho;
teller.
Locust Run, U.-John Smith, Supt., Gee
Smith, John Detra, Amos Smith.
Centre, Fermanagh twp, U.-Jos. Rotf
rock, Supt, Theorus Stoner, Miss Bel
Rothrock.
Red Bank, U.-William Guss, Mrs. Wu
Guss.
Collins, U.-Samuel Moss, Miss X. Bea
Miss Anne Moss.
Pomeroy's, U.-J. Nevin Pomeroy, Supt
John Leonard.
"Union," u DR.. Fl. J. Hunt, Supt
Miss Mary J. Hunt, Miss Agnes NJ. Rhine.
Thompsontown, NJ. Z. - E. A. Tennis
Supt., Elihu Benner, Miss Sallie Sherman.
Soldiers Orphans S. S.-N. FL. Burd.
Fairyiew, U.-Jesse Grubb, Miss lsador
Dunn.
Grahamville, U.-N. l.. Rank, Supt
ID. G. Bear, Joseph Brent.
Horningtown, U.-ThomasA A Elder, Sup
William b. Horning, Asst. Supt., 5.
Henderson, S. A. Sulouff.
Freedom, U.-Miss S. R. Lands.
The convention received very cordi
invitation from Thompsontown, also, fro
McAlisterville, and Academia, to meet
those places next year. 1t being concede
that it was due to Thsmpsontown. the 9th
places were Withdrawn, and it was unar
mously decided 10 meet there next year
the call of the Executive Committee.
THOMAS A. ELDER, Secretary.