Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-05-21
A SUCCESSFUL
CHURCH CONVENTION
Representatives Of Twenty-Five Corr
gregationai Churches Of North
West Wisconsin in Attendance

The Superior District Convention o
Congregational Churches met with tn
Church of this city Wednesday an
Thursday. Twenty-Five Churches ar
in this district, which comprises all o
northwestern Wisconsin west of tn,
Ashland line of the Wisconsin Contra
and north of the 500 railway. Nearly
all of the Churches were represented
by pastor and delegate.
The first session opened at 9 O'Clock
Wednesday morning with devotiona
service led by Rev. j. w. Hadden Of
Bruce.
The organization was completed by
the election of Rev. John. Gibson OF
Iron River as moderator, and Rev.
Stanley E. Lathrop of Ashland scribe.
A bible reading on the personally
of the Holy Spirit was led by Rev. F.
E. Cain Of Bruce A lively discussion
on bible study followed.
After some business matters, an ad-
dress was given on the "Men's Congre-
gationaI Brotherhood Convention, re-
Gently held in Detroit, by Mr.. w. A.
Light, superintendent of the govern
ment Indian School at Hayward. He
is pleasing and earnest speaker, and
made an excellent impression, urging
that more energetic effort be made to
interest the men in Church work. This
subject also was earnestly discussed by
several speakers, both ministers and
laymen.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
The opening devotional service was
led by Rev. J. w. Dickson of Superior.
Several important committees on vari-
Gus departments of business were ap-
pointed.
A paper on Missionary Obligations
of Our Churches" was read by Rev.
Stanley E. Lathrop of Ashland. The
speaker is a veteran of the Civil War,
as well as a pioneer missionary of North
Wisconsin, and in his paper used military
illustrations with effect.
Rev. Frank N. Dexter of Ripon, who
is the state district missionary for
Eastern Wisconsin, spoke on Home
Missions. He is a vigorous talker,
and made a strong appeal for more men
and more money.
Miss Susan Lathrop of Ashland gave
brief report of the recent meeting of
the state Woman's Missionary Board
at Sparta. She also read a paper on
"Our Work in Alaska,' very inter
esting sketch of the country and its
people. This paper was prepared by
Mrs. John Powell Of Ashland, who was
unable to attend in person.
Miss Lucy Walker of Milton, presi-
dent of the Wisconsin branch of the
Woman's Board of Missions for the In
terror, told in very impressive way of
the work among heather women, which
is carried on by this society, which
numbers among its foreign workers
several Wisconsin ladies.
Rev. J. I. Carter, pastor of the
Christian Church of Ladysmith, was
voted a corresponding member" ard
made brief brotherly speech.
The afternoon session closed with the
examination of Mr. Harry Milford of
Spring Brook, who is a candidate for
ordination. Mr.. Milford is a unique
character, and is called the lumber
jack preacher" because of his success
in preaching among the lumber camps
and in reaching all classes of laboring
men. He has not had the privilege of
much education, but has been remark
ably successful in his preaching for the
past seven years. He had romantic
career as a sailor and wanderer before
he took up the work of a home mission
ary. After careful questioning and ex-
animation, the convention voted to or
dain the candidate to the full ministry.
The public ordination will take place at
Mr.. Milford's church in Spring Brook
at later date.
WEDNESDAY EVENING
Rev. |. B. Tracy Of Hayward led the
opening praise service. Revs. Gibson
and Dexter explained the new plan of
"apportionments" for benevolent con-
tributions of the Churches.
Rev. H. R. Hogan Of Amery spoke on
the "Church's Duty Toward Present
Day Problems, " recommending careful
study, thorough investigation, stead
fastness and persistence in opposing
modern evils. By special invitation
Rev. J. I Seder of Eau Claire, district
superintendent Of Anti-Saloon League
made brief address. He said that as
a result of the recent election about one
hundred towns in Wisconsin had ban
ished the saloon for the first time.
The session closed with a reception
given by the Bethany Sisters, which
was enjoyed by the guests and all pres
ent. Tasty refreshments were served
THURSDAY MORNING
The opening devotional meeting wa
led by the "Lumberjack Preacher,
Rev. Harry Milford. Some busines
matters were disposed of, among whicl
the convention voted that Ashlan
shonld be the next place of meeting
Rev. F. N. Dexter gave ringing ad
dress on 'ECOnoreoationaliSm Its Gen