The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-19
Our Ohio Churches.
FROM J. W. HENLEY, d. D.
State Secretary.
MURRAY ASSOCIATION.


session at Olmsted August % 80. All
churches were represented by good dele
cations, and the congregations were
good on all occasions. On Sunday a
large number came out from Cleveland
in special electric car From first to
last. the proceedings were harmonious,
and the discussions spirited, and gener-
ally in one direction. On Sunday a
basket dinner was served. The first
session was held on Friday afternoon.
Mrs. e. l.. Bissell presided, and Mics
Dollie Coe, served as Secretary. Sunday
school interests were considered, and the
Importance of systematic doctrinal in
struction emphasized, by the use Of cat
echism. Some warm words we're spoken
in favor of the Profession of Faith" At
7:30 P. M. an interesting Sunday school
concert was given, after which a social
was held at which refreshments were
served.
At $50 A. M. next day business meet
ing was held. All churches were repre-
sented, and encouraging reports were
read. A letter of sympathy and good
will was voted to Rev. Cornelia A. B.
Williams, Of Leroy, whose continued ill
health prevented her attendance. Off
GERS for the year we're elected, as follows:
President. H. o. Beckley; Secretary Miss
Damie Henry, Coe Ridge; Trustee.
George Kennedy; Occasional Preacher,
Rev. Carl F. Henry; place of meeting for
1897, Leroy. DIR. j. w. Henley, State
Superintendent, made brief address on
the work of the church.
At IL A. M. Rev. Clifford E. Jones. Of
Mason. delivered an excellent sermon,
based on 1. Corinthians xvi. Is, watch
ye," etc.
At 2 M. the Women's Meeting was
held. Reports were read from the Ali
ances at Cleveland and Leroy, and the
Ladies' sewing societies at Olmsted and
Sharon Center. Mrs. E. S. Bissell read
an excellent paper on "Woman's Work
for our Church" especially commencing
the Alliance organization.
AT $3.50 the Associational Y. P. G. U.
held session, Miss Clara Bissell, pre-
siding. Reports we're received from the
Unions at Cleveland and Leroy, the
only active ones in the Association. The
work reported demonstrates the value OF
this organization. The work of the
Flower Mission as reported by Rev. Carl
F. Henry and Mrs. G. H. jerks, was
very interesting, and special words Of
commentator of the excellent manner
in which Mrs. Onread performed her
work as superintendent. Some interest
ing facts were given Of the good accom-.
plished.
Miss Clara Bissell was elected Score
tary and Mr.. Frank Halleck, President
of the Associational Union.
Saturday evening after devotional SER
vices, Rev. Carl F. Henry delivered an
earnest discourse on "Our Duties as
Christian Citizens" Bro. Henry's SER
mon was based on Matthew xvii. 5.
The services on Sunday were of special
interest. The Sunday school met at 10
A. NJ. Rev. G. F. Henry led in prayer
Brief addresses were made by Mrs. A..
E. Danforth, Miss Ermina G. Stray and
DR.. J. w. Henley. after which the regu.
lar exercises of the school were con-
Quoted. At IL A. NJ. Rev. DIR. Henley
delivered discourse on christian Co.
operation" based on Galatians viz,
after while Rev. Mr.. Henry made an ap-
peal for continued aid in assisting stu
dents for the ministry, to which hearty
responses we're given, the sum amount
ing to S222.50. This was grand result,
considering that these are "hard times"
and none of the churches are wealthy
The absence of Rev. j. F. Rice from ILL.,
ness on this occasion (who instituted this
valuable method of missionary work was
much regretted. But the seed he has
sown is bearing fruit of precious char
acter.
At p. NJ. Rev. Mrs. Abbie E. Danforth
delivered brief sermon on "Going For
ward" which was replete with words en-.
coursging to fidelity. In the evening
kev. O. F. Henry delivered sermon cal
culated to inspire zeal and perseverance.
This closed series of interesting and
profitable meetings.
CENTRAL OHIO ASSOCIATION.
Central Ohio Association held its n
nual session in the church at Columbus,
Sept. 4-6. After the organization at 2
P. NJ. Friday, the Associational Alliance
held session, Mrs. Della NJ Potter pre-
sioing. Reports were received from the
Alliances at Flint and Caledonia, which
demonstrated the utility of this organi-
cation. In the evening Rev. F. M. Pit
kin delivered an earnest discourse on
fidelity to our church, notwithstanding
opposition and persecution.
At9A. M. Saturday, after an interest
ing praise service led by DR.. E. L. Rex.
ford, President G. W. Ault took the
chair, Mrs. Rose Belknap johnson act.
ing as Secretary. The first business was
discussion of the question why l am
Here?" The responses given showed
that an earnest purpose to do and re.