The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-10-06

object is two fold-the creation OF q
social and educational fellowship be-
tween the heads of the churches. and
medium through which the expires
| sion OF the ideas OF the church mem
bers Of the city can be made
1t takes an active interest in affairs
OF the city and has in the past been
factor in keeping the city in NOR
ally healthful condition. It's meetings
are. made interesting by the reading
Of papers by its members and of dis
cussions on religious, charitable and
general topics.
This organization was formed sew
eral years ago and has been in con-
slant activity ever since. At the
present time it's officers are as fol-
lows:
President-Dr. r. A. Beard.
Vice President-Rev. o. e. Nc
Cracker.
Secretary Treasurer-Rev. w. H.
Gimblett
The Young Peoples Union.
The Fargo Mcorhead Young Peo-
ple's union. while still in it's infancy
has already done quite a work. 1t Is
composed of the young peoples socie-
ties of eleven OF the churches of the
two cities. This organization was
formed for the purpose OF promot-
ing christian Fellowship.
1t was formed about year ago and
is now composed OF the young peoples
societies Of the First M. E.. Broad
way M. E., First Congregational.
First Baptist First Presbyterian,
Swedish Baptist, Norwegian Lutheran
and Plymouth Congregational churches
of Fargo and the First M. III, First
Congregational. and First Presbyte-
rian churches OF Moorhead.
Once ever quarter Joint religious
services are held while every six
months business meeting Is held.
These meetings are assembled at one
of the churches in the association and
are largely attended, there being
about $50 members enrolled.
Charity Work in Fargo.
Almost every church in the commu-
nifty has Joined in the charity work
which, is being done through an agency.
This agency was formed about year
ago and has been doing a great work
in relieving the suffering among the
poor people of the community. All
the churches contributed funds FOR
the institution and support OF this
agency as they realized that much
more can be secured through syste-
matte effort rather than through the
indiscriminate efforts OF the individ-
ual churches.
An office is maintained on Broad
way In the business section OF the
city where Charity Agent Rev. o. Il.
McCracken is to be found every day
Between 2 and O'Clock.
In charity work many other things
are accomplished by the individual
denominations, especially the Catho-.
lie which maintains an orpbanage in
this city. This institution has un-
doubleday accomplished a great work
The Salvation Army is also deserv-
Ing Of great credit for the splendid
work 1t has accomplished in this line.
The Churches In Education.
The part the churches have nIaved
in the education OF the young must lov
no means be forgotten. In Fargo thta
Branch Of the christian endeavor has
been especially pronounced. ais church
institutions have done much toward
making Fargo an educational center
Fargo college, one OF the higher in
situations OF learning in Fargo. was
| established and lis maintained by the
Congregational church.
Sacred Heart academy I'd an insti-
tuition OF high order and a wide rem
utation. II was established and main
tanned by the Presentation sisters of
the Catholic church.
The Oak Grove Ladies Seminary