The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-01-12

to Ter nervous system from which
she failed to recover. This was the
immediate cause of her death. The
accident occurred the day following
Thanksgiving. She was brought to
the home of her son in this city
few days later.
From Tuesdays Daily
Encouraging reports OF the several
committees Of the Men and Religion
Forward Movement were heard last
night at the first regular meeting
of the General Council of the Fed.
Grated Churches of Mankato, at the
Y. NJ. c. A. reading room. The re-
port of the executive committee
which held meeting on December
%, was read. This report recon-
mended that Rev. c. B. Osgood be
appointed permanent chairman OF
this committee at a monthly salary
of $25, and that 5000 be raised for
the furtherance of this work, the
salary to be included in this amount.
Rev. Paden moved that this report
be adopted, and this was carried.
Will Consult Church Members.
Rev. Osgood stated that before he
could accept the position he prefer
red to consult the members of his
church. to see whether they would
favor it or not. He had no doubts
but what they would be agreeable
to his taking these new duties in
addition to his regular church work.
The matter of raising the necessary
money was discussed but it was
seen that no obligations would rest
on the council in case not enough
was raised. However, they felt no
hesitancy in stating that the requir-
ed amount would be raised by pub
lie subscription. -,
E. F. Soaring, chairman of the
publicity committee, made his report.
A session of this committee was
held recently, and the newspapers
gave it prominent headlines and
good space, for which the members
were thankful.
Rev. Hobbs, chairman of the So
cial service committee, reported that
a meeting had been held and plans
outlined, which will be acted upon
in the near future. One Of these
was to make an investigation into
the charitable institutions and see
what is being done to relieve the
poor during these cold days. This
is just the time for such work, as
it Is the time of the year when the
poor are suffering most. The differ
ent churches of Mankato and fra
ternal organizations, will be seen on
the matter, with view toward re-
lieving the conditions of the poor.
Resigns From Committee.
Rev. Osgood read letter of res.
ignation from DR.. T. C. Kelly, who
had been appointed as a member Of
the evangelism committee. Rev. Pa
den, who Is on this committee, was
then assigned to secure another
member as a chairman or simply as
a member Rev. Paden reported that
small cards had been printed, first
with the name Presbyterian church"
on them, but later it was seen that
these cards could be equally well
used by all the churches, so the
printing was changed to read Fed.
Grated Churches" and each church
was to use certain number, and
then help toward paying the print
ing bill He had acted on his own
initiative in this matter, but hoped
the general council would approve
of his action. This was approved
and a motion to the effect that the
different churches help pay the bill,
was carried.
Plan of Campaign.
President C. H. Cooper of the nor
NAL school, who is chairman OF the
missions committee, reported that
this committee had held a meeting
some two or three weeks ago, and
plans were outlined for the FEEDER
ated Churches to hold a number OF
meetings. He made three recon-
mendations as follows: First, that
February IL, 1912, be set aside by
the churches as a day on which to
present a call on missions in all the
churches. 1t was to be an inspira-
tional Sunday.
Second, that the two weeks follow
ing be used by the churches to make
a canvass for financial aid, and this
canvass made, if possible, in the
shortest time, 80 as to receive the
benefits of a sweeping enthusiasm
Third, to endeavor to obtain speak
ers of reputed worth, to give the
churches, mission information and II
possible hold union services. All
three recommendations were put be-
fore the council and carried.
Will Engage Speakers.
Rev. Heermance moved that the
mission committee, in cooperation
with the pastors, be authorized TO
obtain speakers and arrange for a
union meeting, which was easily car
ried.
w. D. Willard, chairman of the
boys work committee, reported that
it was the expectation of this COM
mittee to have dinner in the near
future of the older boys above six
teen years of age OF the various
churches and Sunday schools, to
arouse the Sunday school enthusi-
asm.
Rev. Heermance, chairman Of the
community extension committee, said
that a number of meetings are being
held in the nearby communities on
Sunday afternoons and evenings.
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