Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-28
STONEBRAKER HEADS
G.. C.. CONVENTION

| Keosauqua, Oct 25.-The annua
county convention Of the Christian
church was in session at the Christian
church here Wednesday and Thursday
Of this week A most excellent program
was carried out, beginning with We'd
| nesday p. m, Mrs. o. c. Petit presid-
ing.
Greetings were extended to the WIS.,
| itors by Mrs. w. S. Haney Of Keosau-
qua to which Mrs. Sherman Stone
braker Of Cantril responded.
Mrs. Bennett Of Cantril presented
the G. w. 3. NJ. its appeal to woman-
| hood. She carefully reviewed the or
ganization from its beginning thirty
nine years ago. when this great work
got on the hearts of women in the
church and this great Christian worn .
ans board of missions was organized
with less than 100 members and only
$3.50. The past year the watchword has
been a membership of 100000 and an
Offering of 100000.
Elder c. V. Allison Of Keosauqua
spoke on making missionary litera-
ture effective and Mrs. E. e. Sherman
on that all important work Junior
Work"
Mrs. Albert Petit of Mt. Sterling
read a paper on Keeping the Mission
airy Fires Burning"
Echoes from the great Toronto con-
vention We're much enjoyed, given by
B. w. Petit of Abba. His key note was
unity.
Wednesday evening after the usual
prayer and praise service Elder r. w.
Lilly Of Keokuk delivered the conven-
ton address, Among other things he
said There are two things I want to
emphasize-every preacher and Sun
day school teacher ought to teach the
history of the church-what Is more
marvellous? And what wonders have
been accomplished. If young people
were thoroughly educated along this
line they would be more determined to
belong to the church"
Thursday morning was the bible
school session opened by s. L. Fellows
of Keosauqua Adult class organiza-
ton was discussed by Mrs. c. V. ALI
son. Miss Imogene Hannah talked on
the relation of organized class to en-
deavor.
The efficient rural minister was
presented by r. w. Lilly Of Keokuk, In
which he insisted the minister must
know his work. enter into it with the
people Of his district, be thoroughly
consecrated to and understand the
conditions Of the country life and be
willing to lend helping hand. The
weak churches of the rural districts
must be willing to cooperate with 9TH
er churches In securing pastor.
Thursday afternoon Dr. E. e. Sher-
man led the devotional. followed by an
excellent talk on new testament ideal
Of cooperation by p. D. Holloway Of
Milton. An interesting discussion was
given by B. w. Petit Of Abba.
G. e. Roberts spoke on the necessity
Of linking county district and state
together.
Thursday evening T. Paris of
Cedar Rapids. representing Drake uni
addressed the audience on the
mission of the kingdom.
G. e. Roberts of Des Moines, state
secretary, followed stirring address
on The Work Of the Kingdom al
Mans job"
The convention was a decided sue
cess. The entertaining church was
greatly strengthened and blessed: WIS.,
iting delagtes went home filled with
enthusiasm for better, larger things
Visitors were present from Des oMines,
Cedar Rapids, Keokuk, Abba, Bona
parte, Mt. Sterling, Cantril and Milton.
The newly elected officers were:
President-Sherman Stonebraker. Of
CantriI oil &@
Vice president--D A. Miller, of Mil
ton.
secretary-o. c, Petit, of Mt. sterl-
Ing.
Treasurer-S. l.. Fellows, Keosauqua
The place Of next meeting will be
determined at a later date.