The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-10-11
SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Work of the County Convention
Held in Leighton.

Delegates to the Sunday school
convention at Leighton. October 4th
and 9Th met just the welcome they
expected. Leighton always royalty
entertains the Sunday-school folks.
Rev. Baumgartel, like a kind
hearted host, meeting invited guests
at his. own home, gave hearty words
of welcome on behalf of the citizens.
County President Hedge responded
in fitting terms. A helpful morning
service was led by Mrs. Eloise Gill
more of Oskaloosa. Foes of the
Sunday. school and How to Over
come Them" was discussed by Rev.
Baumgartel, Mrs. Gilmore, Misses
Tandy, Voorhees, and others. A
good, strong address on 1.-THE Nor
NAL Glass" was made by Rev. Tysse.
Appointment of committees.
WEDNESDAY p. NJ.
A prayer and prayer service was
led by Henry Tandy; a well pre-
pared paper by Mrs. CLARK Terrell on
"The Home Department" was read
and the subject discussed at length
by State Missionary Wells and
others. This work was given par
ticular attention, as it is emphasized
for the next year.
Report of County Secretary Mrs.
r. A. Kent.
An able, strong address was given
by Rev. ]. L. Gage of Fremont. The
speaker emphasized the need of
training in Christian citizenship in
Sunday schools.
EVENING SESSION. p. NJ.
A delightful song service, con-
Quoted by Mrs. J. II. Davis of Oska-
lCosa. Singing by the Leighton
local choir and congregation.
Mr.. Hedge then introduced Rev.
Joseph Wells, State Missionary, who
made strong address, dealing on
the facts and figures of Sunday
school work. Reporting advanced
improvement along the different
lines. Words of good cheer were
spoken and we all felt encouraged.
Thursday morning, bright and
beautiful, began with a service
prayer meeting of the workers.
Very inspiring was this sweet, quiet
hour.
At $50 conservation service. Wit
ness of the Spirit by Rev. Tate of
Evans. ~---f
Election'o Of delegates to state con-
yention resulted in election of A. F.
N. Hambleton. Mary Appel, T. d.
Kenworthy, Rev. Tysse and John
Doak.
Discussion of Teachers Training
"A Model Glass" by Mrs. Prime,
Mrs. Cruzen and others.
The Quarterly Review was dis
cussed by many members of the con-
vention. Valuable information was
given by teachers and superinten-
entg from their practical knowledge.
President Hedge then introduced
State President Rev. Van Horn, who
made strong, earnest address, sug-
gostive and encouraging. This busy,
young pastor, of Holland blood,gav
US greater inspiration for our work.
The conference of teachers was
held, which was quite interesting.
All seemed responsive and ready to
give their views.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
This session opened with devo-
tional exercises, led by Rev. Nc
Knight.
Report of County Missionary A. L.
Fales. Report of nominating COM
mittee was received and accepted.
The report was as follows:
President NJ. Hedge, Vice-Presi-
dent township presidents.
Recording secretary-Mrs. R. A.
Kent, Oskaloosa
Treasurer--Dr. H. @. Payne,
Leighton.
Executiveg Committee-J. A. Bait |
sell, Wright; Mary May Appel, Rich
and; w. D. Voorhees,, Leighton;
Mrs. Kate Caldwell, White Oak; |
Florence Roof, Cedar; T. L. White
nill, Union Mills; w. F. Hites, Ferry; |
Secretary of Primary Work, Mrs.
Eloise Gilmore; Secretary ofNormal
Rev. G. o. Baumgartel;
Secretary at Home Department Mrs.
CLARK Terrell; Secretary of House to
House Visitation, Mrs. E. q. Smith.
JAS. WELLS,
Com w. @. BAUMGARTEL.
MRS. KATE caldwell.