American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-12-02
REVIVAL MEETINGS. END.
Church Membership Increases as Il
Result OF Services.


Methodist church ended Sunday night
having lasted four weeks. Something
more than 100 persons were added t.
the rolls of the various churches, the
larger number going to the Methodist
and the German Baptist churches.
Fifty-two have been taken into full
membership in the Methodist church,
by letter and conversion, aid fourteen
on probation and others are yet to
be received. Following is a list of those
affiliating with the Methodist church,
Jennie Eyanson, Emma Bents. Lon
ise Rowe, Lee d. Atkins, John Watson
Lee, Josephine Henderson, Emmett Or
ton, Edith Berdan, Hazel Lee. Nora
Berdan, Ebba Rosander, t,arl Stear-
man, Mrs. Earl Stearman, Lorenc Ear
ing, Kethleen Sallee, Dana Burrell, T.
S. Becker, Mrs. T. S. Becker, Ruin
Snodgrass, Ethel Baugh, Ray Stear-
man, Mrs Ray Stearman, Madge Whis-
tier, Mrs. L. D. Atkins, Roland Barker,
Mrs. Roland Barker, Miss Emmett,
Mrs. o. H. Barber, o. H. Barber, Flor
ence Barber, Mrs. A. j. Clark, B. W.
Holbrook, Fred Holbrook, Opal Hol-
brook, Clara Holbrook, Grace Black
burn, Freda Myers, Newton Drake,
Mrs. Geo. w. Strong, Mrs. VIM. l..
Beamer, ]. S. Abercrombie, Mrs. J. D.
Abercrombie, Loran Runnion, Frank
lin NJ. Downey, Margaret Downey, Le-
vina Allen, Mrs. Julius label, Thomas
Henry Davie, VIM. Lucien Johnson,
Fredericl, Eoe.al, Martha q. Beach,
Violet Beach, Alma Galloway
Probauouers in Glass for Instruc-
ton: Cleol o. Flagler, Justin skaggs
Orwell Voru,es, Roy Joslin, David'Wm
Davis. Hazel Lee, Frank Herbert
Blacbburn, Jennie Davie, Catherine
Davle, Helen McKown, Edna r. stear-
man, Edward Joslin, Helen WieFizha
Mr. Taylor's address lasted an houI
and half and was shortened owing to
the lateness Of the hour Like bis SCI
mons, it was strong IN reason and
noticeable for the absence Of emotional
features. Mr. Taylor's strong point 1t
in appealing to reason rather than by
moving by appeals 10 ope's emotions
tss.ls,.s y. "a, sr. ,lflAc. ,rliA ~ hea-'
ers which will not vanish with the
moment.
Resolutions were adopted by ris'
ing vote which commended Rev. Tay'
lor for his invaluable services, anc
thanked all who had contributed to-
ward the success of the meetings. Al
Rev. Taylor's suggestion a resolution
was added to that prescribed by the
committee, highly commendatory oi
Rev. Miller. Rev Miller had no inti'
nation of this resolution and it was
not intended that he should have. Re,
Taylor then proposed a resolution
thanking the Press for the editorials
printed during the meeting, which was
also passed. This resolution also came
as a surprise. The resolutions com
mittee composed of Professor II. r
Wallis, Mrs. o. H. Barber and ]. F
Cooper, presented the following which
were adopted by a rising vote:
WHEREAS. Through the earnest la
bors of the Taylor evangelistic party
in cooperation with the Christian peo
pie of American Falls, lasting benefits
have come to this community; and
WHEREAS, 1t is fitting and appro
prfiate that due appreciation of thii
work be shown, and due recognition
given to all who have contributed il
bringing it about, therefore be 1t
DEGnI UIVn That ma command 4,
the highest terms the faithful ant
earnest labors OF Rev. Geo. W. Taylo
In behalf of the Master and Christian
fellowship, and in recognition there
OF, we, as Christians pledge ourselves
to a continuation of the work begun
by him, and by a stronger persona
effort endeavor to overcome the los
of his presence and personal Influence
RESOLVED, That We extend vot
of thanks to Mrs. Geo. W. Taylor TO
ed and for the personal work she ha
performed.
RESOLVED, That we extend vot
of thanks to Paul TAYLOR for his yea
and efficiency in directing the chorus
and for the beautiful solos which hav
contributed so largely 10 the success
OF the meetings.
RESOLVED. Tsia: IN parting w!a
the evangelists we send them fort
with our blessings and follow then
with our prayers for success in thei
service of the Master in the fields Il
which they will 60
RESOLVED, That we extend e yct
Of thanks TO the chorus and to tn
accompanies. who have by thei
faithfulness contributed to the success
OF the meetings and set so worthy a
example for us to follow.
RESOLVED, That we express ou
thanks to those who have entertaine
the evangelIsts In their homes, to thos
who have contributed financial assist
ance, to the newspapers which hav
aided with publicity. and to all VIII
have In any way cooperated with u