The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28


is forwarded by the unanimous vote
of the State Convention in session at
Oskaloosa. Rev. II. l.. VanHorn, Pres.
Zerilda Black, Secretary"
A sunrise prayer meeting was an
nOunced for 600 a. M, on Sunday
morning, but old Dame Nature de
creed otherwise and we had the gen
tie showers instead, but this did not
dampen the ardor of the Endeavorers
and large number were on hand.
The meeting was under the direction
OF Mr.. H. w. Kruger of Lake Park,
the newly elected state secretary.
Several of the local churches were
supplied by the visiting Endeavorers.
President H. f. Van Horn preached
at the Christian church; Mrs. Laura
D. Garst of Des Moines spoke at the
United Presbyterian; DR.. James T.
Nichols of Des Moines was out at the
| Friends church, and still others spoke
at various services throughout the
city.
The Junior and intermediate exer
cises under the direction of Mrs. Ell
Condor of LeGrand, at the Christian
church in the afternoon, were attend
ed by a crowded house, and all were
delighted with the work of the chill
dren. Quite a few of the children
came from LeGrand with Mrs. Con-
don and they in connection with the
OskaloOsa Juniors, which is one of
the best in the state. gave program
which was an inspiration to all pres
ent
Another meeting was held at 300
o'clock at the Congregational church
at which another large audience was
present. During the introduction a
mixed quartette from Penn college
favored the audience with a choice
selection. President Van Horn then
} introduced the speaker, Mr. J. E.
Teaney of Murray, Iowa, a converted
saloOn-keeper, formerly of Illinois. In
a candid and simple way he told OF
many of the incidents and schemes
which go to make up the life of the
modern barroOm, and in connection
! with this brought in glimpses of life
on the inside of the dance hall, the
wine rooms. the gambling table, the
way in which elections are controlled
and the plans fixed up for the evasion
of law. He spoke for nearly two
hours and during the talk told in a
pathetic way the story of his CONVEX
J sion. He is now a stationed pastor
, at Murray and is doing a grand work
in what is now his life work.
! At $50 the young people again
! gathered at the Christian church fol
: their regular young peoples service
, The meeting was led by Mr.. Byron
Barnhart of Oskaloosa and the sub
, jGct considered was, why do ! come
: to the EndeayOr Service?" Miss
Verda Minkler and Miss Letha Peck
: ham of the Penn College School Of
Music rendered delightful voca
! duet, MY Faith Looks Up to Thee.
: 1t was given the closest attention aGC
was thoroughly enjoyed by all prea
, ent. Bright and cheerful testimonies
, were given in rapid succession and
some candid confessions were made
first impressions. The meeting ad
/ journed to attend the union service al
| the Central M. E. church with the
/ understanding that the Christian En-
deaVorers were to again come to the
. Christian church for their final clos
| work of the new year in their re
spective homes and fields of labor.
The large auditorium of the Cen
= trail NJ. E. church was nearly filled
| with eager and enthusiastic Endeav
orers at the union service. President
H. E. Van Horn presided and Rev. G
NJ. Orvis of Dubuque offered prayer
A fine anthem was rendered by the
: choir of the Central church. the sole
{ parts being taken by Mrs. Roy KEN
Bile and DR.. John |. Tony. After g
| few pleasing Introductory remarks re
garding the work of convention, DR.
Van Horn presented the speaker Of
, the evening, Rev. James r. Nichols
{ of Des MOines, who related his expert
ences in the Lands of Sacred Story.
r DR.. Nichols was one of the last gradu
ates of the old Oskaloosa college just
previous to its passing out of the
hands of the Christian church, anC
I was formerly a resident of Oskaloosa
for several years. He makes his
headquarters at Des Moines, but has
been an extensive traveller in the in
terest of religious and newspaper
work. The service closed with al
exceedingly fine cornet solo by Mr.
c. l.. Farmhouse of Oskaloosa, the Sc
lection being an original adaptation
of the Sweet Bye and Bye"
officers Chosen.
Officers for the ensuing year were
chosen upon the adoption, without
dissenting voice, of the complete re,
port of the committee on nomna,
tions. With the announcement of the
choice of the president, Rev. H. E.
Van Horn Of Des Moines, to succeed
himself for another term as head OF
the Union, enthusiastic applause
broke forth. This was repeated in
kind and spirit when the name OF
William Hardcastle of Iowa Falls was
mentioned as his own successor to
4 nfH Of