The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-09-29

81 900 per class. The members of
the Friends church are not wealthy
people and the enthusiasm is not SO
great among the church people. Most
of the members of the church are
rural people and have gained theiE
property by slow persistent efforts
and do not as quickly or as enthusiasts
cially respond as the alumni or citi-
Gems. The first resource for the rails
ing of the necessary fund is among
the citizens of Oskaloosa and Mahas-
ka county. The sum of $4,000 has
been asked of the citizens and the
present campaign is for the raising
OF this fund.
President Edwards pointed out the
value of the raising of the endowment
fund to the business interests of Os-
kaloosa. When the endowment fund
has been raised the income Of the col.
lege will have been doubled and II
will be possible to erect new build
ings. The buildings will require many
laborers while in process of construc-
ton and the business interests of the
city will be benefited. The standing
of the community will also be raised
by the erection of new buildings.
President Edwards is optimistic over
the prospects of raising the necessary
$4,000 among the citizens and feels
confident that it will be raised. Fol-
lowing the address of President Ed
wards Chairman Lacey added to the
history of Penn College by telling OF
DIR. A. X. Smiley and brother, who
started a school before the civil war.
which Is today known as Penn Col
lege DR.. Smiley is now at the head
of the Mohonk Lake Conference OF
New York. Following this bit of his
tory the audience was entertained by
solo from Howard Hockett.
Talks by others.
Next the chairman introduced a
number of speakers, who gave short
talks. Amos Spencer was the first
and as business man of Oskaloosa
gave an interesting talk. Mr.. Spencer
told of the establishment of whole
sale grocery house in Oskaloosa be
fore a railroad had been built, feat
that seemed almost foolhardy. He
also told of the success of the business
and of the influence of Penn College
Mr. Spencer spoke of the influence of
Penn College both morally and imam
cially. The gentleman is one of a
committee that is securing money
for the fund, and he told of the sue
cess that the committee had already
had. He is very enthusiastic over the
success of the committee and feels
confident that the sum can be easily
procured. Mr.. Spencer was followed
by DR.. L. A.. Rodgers, who spoke of
the influence of the college for good
and of the mUral influence it has over
the student. The college is some
thing that the community should sup
port. The speaker also told Of the
financial benefit to the community Of
the college. About 400 students an
nually attend the college and the mon
ey spent in the city by the students
and teachers helps the financial stand
! ing of the community. DIR. Rodgers
closed stating that he had faith in
Oskaloosa to do her share in raising
the fund.
Arthur Oppenheimer followed with
short talk fun Of humor as we'll as
earnestness for the welfare of the
college and the city. Mr.. Oppenhei-
mer stated that Oskaloosa was not
keeping in pace with other cities in
the matter of growth. Agriculture and
| ora aopordipu IN nnnnn-
heimer, the two elements that keep
the town on it's present basis. The
college brings in outside money which
is needed for the growth of any city.
The speaker closed stating that Os-
kaloosa must come to the support of
! the institution in this time of need.
| Rev. McCord, of the Christian
church, spoke several minutes on the
value of the best possible educational
| facilities. He stated that the boys
and girls of this community must be
given the best possible equipment for
the furtherance of education. Rev.
McCords talk was followed by a Sc
lection from the Penn chorus.
The meeting closed by benediction
by Rev. McClelland.
Manager McManus, of the Masonic
opera house, showed his interest IN
the movement by donating the use OF
the opera house Sunday evening free
of charge.
Students Committees.
! Art Openheimer, commander-in-
chief of the Penn Day program of af-
fairs, was in attendance at the regu-
lar chapel hour at Penn college this
morning, explaining what was expect
ed by the business men of the city to
help raise the $4,000 for Penn" on
Wednesday. Committees who will
assist from the college were named;
K .Canvassing Commlttee-Cecil Peck.
ham, Hubert Peckham. Roy Williams.
Gren Peirrell, Chas Maxwell, Elmer
Tatum, Wendell Farr, Harold Mar
shall, Carey Macy, Harry HILLARY.
Clinton Bay, Roy Weant, Ray Glenny.
Harold Lane, Paul Rich, Troy Swol.
lom, Francis McMeiken, willard
Farr. Homer Madison, Hoyt Beans,
Maxwell o'Brien, Clyde Williams,
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