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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Mrs. B. H. Whitmore, of Albion, re-
turned home Monday evening after
visiting ever Sunday with her father
Bealey Stone, at State Center.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20
JACKSON BABE NO BETTER.

State Center Infant, Kicked by Horse,
Has Slight Chance to Live.
Forrest, the 2-year- old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Edwin Jackson. two and one
half miles northwest of State Center,
who was kicked by horse Monday at
ternoon, is still in a critical condition,
according to word received by the T.-R.
from State Center. The baby's con-
dition is unchanged, and there is only
a slight chance held out for recovery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

The Texas liberia peaches that we
are selling are the finest fruit that we
have handled from Texas in long
time Get your order in and put a lot
of these peaches in the cellar for the
winter. Oppice Fruit Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Mrs. D. E. Knight, of Spencer, re-
turned home this morning after visit
ing here with her sister, Mrs. E. l.
Jones,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

The German Aid will hold an ice
cream social at 502 East Main street
Tuesday evening. Everybody welcome.
Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Funeral services for Henry Ber-
Wrinkle, Of eTama county. . member OF
the soldiers' home, who died In the
home hospital Monday, win be held
Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at
the home. The burisi will DO In the
home cemetery. B. F. Berwinkle, Of
Des Moines, q son. and Mrs. Ida Mer-
ritt, Of Chillicothe. daughter Of Henry
Berwinkle, arrived in the city this
Two other sons, Albert, who Is a. sea-
man in the United States navy, and
~. = per.w{iskla. uf Hans IL Ctky, Mo-
survive their father.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

The German Aid will hold an ice
cream social at 500 East Main street
Tuesday evening. r, erybody welcome.
Committee,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

SasIiss Nora wilkey. county recorder.
went this morning to Clear Lake.
where she will spend few days at
tending the state convention of coun-
ty recorders q
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Buy pair of Perry's trouble gloves,
they are the correct thing for those
who drive automobiles-the best glove
on the market. % North Center street.
Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Mrs. Emma Clark, of Carroll, re.
turned home Monday evening aftel
spending few days here with hel
aunt, Mrs. Johanna Trautmann, ant
her cousin, Mrs. Sam McGrew.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Mrs. r. Fl. Lewis, of Eldora, sub
mitted this morning to an operation OF
the throat at the Deaconess hospital.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

DR.. shallenberger, specialist. chronic
nervous and special diseases, will make
his 17sth visit to Marshalltown, Hotel
Stoddart Saturday, July "a. Consul
tation free Advertisement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

An enjoyable evening was spent by
members of the Young Married Peo-
pies Club Of the Methods. church,
who were entertained Monday evening
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. =. E. Mat.
son, 406 East Church street. Twenty
five members attended, and at the
close Of the routine business a social
hour was enjoyed, while the hostess
served refreshments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Mrs. A. T. Lowry. Of LeGrand. was a
visitor in the city today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Miss Bernice Mccoy, of Lynnville,
arrived in the city Monday evening for
a visit with her grandfather, T. H.
Mccoy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Mrs. Ben Vaigert, who has been a
patient for seven weeks at st. Thomas
hospital, was removed today to her
home, six miles south Of the city. Mrs.
vaigert is suffering with tuberculosis
of the hin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Fresh raspberry Ice cream soda. b.
A. Morgan's.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Miss Nellie Hall was pleasantly sur.
prised Monday evening by dozen Of
her friends who gathered at the J. @.
Hall home, 70S West Linn street, in
honor OF Miss Halls birthday anniver-
sary. An informal evening was passed
socially and luncheon was served by
Mrs. Hall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Sturgeon bay cherries. the finest that
grow. large. deep red and ripe-the
finest favored cherry in the world. Be
sure and order some. Oppice Fruit
Company
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Funeral services for John Burns will
be held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morn
ing at st. Mary's church instead of al
9 o'clock as previously arranged.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

The aid society Of the Elm Lutheran
church will meet Wednesday afternoon
instead of Thursday in the church
parlors with Mrs. NJ Thompson and
Mrs. o. Thorson as hostesses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

st. Elizabeth's Society will meet
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Jo-
seph Strohmeyer, 20s North Center
street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. Tyler, 3s1
South Third avenue, are parents of an
eight pound son, born Monday night.
Mrs. Tyler was formerly Miss Dora
Briggs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20
Gijlle5'lReYab6tnul
CITY IN BRIEF

We deliver. Standard Bakery.
~ -~S-~--
Glasses properly fitted. Hellberg.
--->->--
Vanilla Ice cream. B. A. Morgan's.
~>>-
DR.. Burkhart, osteopath, IA w. Main.
Fresh strawberry ice cream soda. B.
A. Morgan.
Rugs cleaned by our new process.
Meeker Laundry Company.
clark's Insurance Agency. F4rs:
National Bank building. &
Fresh raspberry sundaes with
whipped cream. B. A. Morgan's.
Special discount on refrigerators and
porch furniture. Marion Garo's.
Mrs. w. H. Arney has gone to Col
fax for a stay of about ten days.
Mrs. George Nichols Of Minerva,
was a visitor in the city Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Mayer are
spending the week in Des Moines with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. 2. Potsander, of
Clemens. spent Monday in the city
with friends.
Office and veterinary hospital 1917
100 East State. Assistant state veter-
marian. f. J. Neiman.
Mrs. j. Storms went this morning to
Clemens for few days visit with her
daughter, Mrs. w. F. Easter.
Mrs. John Collins. of Lovilia, arrived
in the city Monday evening to visit
her daughter, Mrs. L. v. Southern.
Mrs. Kate Lockwood, Of Clarion, ar
rived in the city this morning for few
days visit with Mrs. M. H. Dennison
Miss Helen Boggie left Monday for
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Miss Helen Boggie left Monday for
st. Joseph, Mo-, where she will remain
for two weeks vacation with friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Mrs. Kate Lockwood, Of Clarion, ar
rived in the city this morning for few
days visit with Mrs. M. H. Dennison.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Bring your watches in. Hodges.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

The Excelsior Aid Society will meet
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Ella
Rhoades and Mrs. E. L. Williams at
the latter's home, 604 East State street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Buy pair of Perry's trouble gloves.
they are the correct thing for those
who drive automobiles-the best glove
on the markets % North Center street.
|-Advertisement. M
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

The Busy Bee Circle Of he L. o. T.
NJ. will meet Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs. w. F. Block and Mrs. Hudson
Mitchell at the Block home, 401 East
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Old style Ice cream. b. a. MOfXan9.
DR.. Graham, osteopath, Masonic temple
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Mrs. j. storms went this morning to
Clemens for few days visit with her
daughter, Mrs. w. F. Easter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Chocolate ice cream. B. A. Morsan's.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Mrs. John Collins. of Lovilia, arrived
in the city Monday evening to visit
her daughter, Mrs. l.. v. Southern.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

DR.. Billiard. osteopath. Is West MAR
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

Strawberry ice cream. B. A. Morgan,s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20
TIMEsREPUBLICAN, MARsHALLToWN. IOWA.

Bring your watches In. Hodges.
Old style ice cream. b. A. Morgan's.
DR.. Graham, osteopath. Masonic temple
Chocolate ice cream. b. A. Morsan's.
DR.. Billiard. osteopath. Is West Main.
Strawberry ice cream. B. A. Morsan's.
Fresh raspberry ice cream soda. b.
A. Morgans.
Farm loans. william Battin. $40
North First avenue.
Mrs. A. T. Lowry, Of LeGrand. was q
visitor in the city today.
Old settlers picnic Aug. 10, at park.
Everybody invited. Committee.
Fresh strawberry sundaes with
whipped cream. B. A. Morgan's.
Mrs. winfield Reece and son, Of
Union, were Monday visitors In the
city.
Strawberry, chocolate and vanilla ice
cream by the pint, quart or gallon. B.
A. Morgan.
Hear Thurlow Liensances' all-Amer-
lean band July %, opening day Lee
Grand chautauqua. Committee.
LeGrand's big chautaqua July % to
81. inclusive. Write me for souvenir
program booklet. w. c. Arnold.
Mrs. r. Fl. Lewis, Of Eldora, sub
mitted this morning to an operation OF
the throat at the Deaconess hospital.
NJ. S. Copeland, day clerk at the
Pilgrim, has returned from a two
weeks vacation trip in southern 1lii-
nois.
Miss Bernice Mccoy, of Lynnville,
arrived in the city Monday evening for
a visit with her grandfather, T. H.
Mccoy.
Mesdames Ella Mills and L. McKih-
evening after a few days visit in
Ames.
The German Aid will hold an ice
cream social at 500 East Main street
Tuesday evening. r, rybody welcome.
Committee.
Mr.. ard Mrs. v. A. Polling, of AL
bion. went Monday evening to Minerva
to visit Mrs. Poling's sister, Mrs. W..
A. Humphrey.
Did you eat one Of those Texas water
melons? If not you have treat COM
Ing to you. Get one today. Opplce
Fruit Company.
Guy T. Williams, who has been
spending a three weeks vacation at
Norfolk, Va, and southern coast points,
arrived home this morning
Funeral services for John Burns will
be held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morn
ing at st. Marys church instead of at
9 o'clock as previously arranged.
The Excelsior Aid Society will meet
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Ella
Rhoades and Mrs. E. L. Williams at
the latter's home, GOA East State street.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles R. Tyler. ss1
South Third avenue, are parents of an
eight pound son, born Monday night.
Mrs. Tyler was formerly Miss Dora
Briggs.
Sturgeon bay cherries. the finest that
grow. large. deep red and ripe-the
finest favored cherry in the world. Be
sure and order some. Oppice Fruit
Company.
The Busy Bee Circle Of he L. o. T..
NJ. will meet Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs. w. F.. Block and Mrs. Hudson
Mitchell at the Block home. 4o1 East
Main street.
Buysa pair of Perry's trouble gloves.
they are the correct thing for those
who drive automobiles-the best glove
on the markets 81 North Center street.
advertisement. 80
Buy pair of Perry's trouble gloves,
they are the correct thing for those
who drive automobiles-the best glove
on the market. q North Center street.
If your auto top or cushions need re-
pairing there is one place in MARSHALL
town to take them, that is to J. S.
Perry. He can fix them as they should
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-20

| Office and veterinary hospital 1917
100 East State. Assistant state veter-
! marian. +. j. Neiman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-28
MOST PASTORS HOME

Pastors of nearly all of the churches
of the city have returned from their
annual vacation trips to various parts
OF the country. Several, however, left
several weeks later and have an
nounced the following ministers to fill
their pulpits tomorrow: The Rev. D.
S. Faust, of Bonebrake Theological
Seminary. Dayton, Ohio, at the First
United Brethren Church; A. S. DENNY
will have charge at the Market Street
Baptist Church; the Rev. DIR. Jacob
A. Slutz, of Gettysburg, at Zion Lu-
theran Church; DIR. r. F. L. Ridgway
will speak at the Bethany Presby-
terian Chapel; the Rev. NJ. d. Lich-
liter at Tabernacle Baptist Church;
Professor J. ]. Brehm at Emmanuel
Presbyterian Church; the Rev. L. L.
Daniel. of Providence. R. l., will speak
at Covenant Presbyterian Church, and
the Rev. E. P. Robinson, of Dauphin,
at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-28
s1oo OOO PER CENT. CITY BONDS
of the
<-xrx, on uARRISRIRG. II PA

sEkIED PROPOSALS will be receiv-
ed at the office of the undersigned In
the City of Harrisburg, Pa, until Au-
eust 40 1915 at three O'Clock L. M, for
the purchase of 100000 per cent.
coupon CITY Bonds In the denomina-
lions of ST, 10000, $500 and 500, and
dated September l, 1915, consisting
of ten series from g TO oaao In
elusive Series g" for $4,000 ma
turing March /. 1885, and one series
ma ma betical order for $4,000 each; in
Gife fefestT Treasurer PayTPt on the first day <ns
March and September in each year.
bonds will be engraved under the
supervision of and certified as to
Stetes Stetf Mortgage and Trust Compa7,s,
81 New York City, and the legalieS
oI a ooInnroved by John G.. Johnson. Es-
oip,fre Of philadelphia, Pa. whoss
ddninion as to legality or duplicate
thereof will be delivered to the pur-
chaser. -. - a..o-.
to- the the order Of the City Treasurer
81 of tha mar value of the bonds wanted.
Delivery of the bonds to be made
at the office of the City Treasurer,
Harrisburg. Pa, on or about Septem-
oes No bids considered for less than
mar and accrued interest from Sep
tember /. 1915. to date of delivery.
The right is reserved to reject any
VI e'A "i-S' WILLIAM L. GoRGAs.
Supt of Accounts and Finance.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-28
DISTRICT GUILDS TO
HOLD BIG INSTITUTE
Prominent Members VIII Address
Gathering at Derry Street
u. B. Church

An Otterbein Guild Institute of the
Harrisburg District of the United
Brethren church. comprising the
guilds of the churches of Harrisburg.
Penbrook, Hummelstown, Lingles-
town, Oberlin, Highspire, Steelton and
Middletown. will be held in the Derry
Street United Brethren church, FIT
teenth and Derry streets, on Tuesday,
both afternoon and evening.
Miss Vera Blinn, of Dayton, o., gen.
eral secretary of Otterbein Guild
Work will be present at both sessions
and will be the principal speaker Miss
Blinn is known to be a splendid speak
er and is very popular in this vicinity
having spoken in the Derry Street
Church on a former occasion. 1t is
expected that these sessions will be
surrounding towns. Although it is OF
especial interest to missionary work
ers, everybody is invited. The pro-
gram for both sessions follow:
Interesting Program
Afternoon, at o'clock: Hymn by
congregation; scripture reading; pray
er; hymn by congregation; talk
"Otterbein Guild-Its Purpose and
Work" by Mrs. Harry Sollenberger of
Harrisburg; talk-"What Our CoVen-
ant Should Signify" by Miss Edna
Balsbaugh, of Harrisburg; talk-'The
Need of a New Miller Seminary by
Miss Esther Ligan. of Steelton; hymn
by the congregation; round table talk
conducted by Miss Vera Blinn OF
Dayton, o. Mispah.
Evening at 7:45-Hymn by the con-
gregation; scripture reading; prayer:
selection, by the Derry street Ladies
Quartet; dialogue, "A Sam" by Miss
Jennie Kline and Miss Emma Nisley
of Penbrook; address, by Miss Vera
Blinn of Dayton, o.; solo - The
Money of Our King" by Mrs. Walter
Dietrich, of Harrisburg; announce
ments; benediction, by the Rev. Lyter
of Derry Street L. B. church.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-28


Converted during the Slough cam
paign last Fall and afterward affiliat-
ing himself with the Salvation Army,
Joseph McCabe, of 1862 South Ninth
street has become so enthused with
the work that he will take course
at the New York Training school in
preparation for active field service.
His expenses will be betrayed by the
local barracks, which are under the
direction of Captain Nielsen.
Before the campaign was over Me-
Cabe joined the Vine Street Methodist
Episcopal church. He also attended
the tabernacle meetings regularly and
while engaged in personal service work
became acquainted with Captain Neil
sen. Warm friendship sprung up be-
tween the men and when McCabe was
off duty at the Elliott Fisher Type
writer works where he was employed
as a clerk, he assisted Captain Nielsen.
The work, McCabe says, fascinated
him and he has decided to devote his
life to it. He will deliver his fare
we'll address at Salvation Army head
quarters, 502 Race street to-mor-
row.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-28
Number Three.

A JOINT kESOIU1lON
Proposing an amendment to section
twenty-one of article three of the
Constitution of Pennsylvania.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the SEN
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in
General Assembly met, That the fol-
lowing amendment to the Constitution
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
be, and the same is hereby. proposed
in accordance with the eighteenth ar
ticle thereof
Amend section twenty-one, article
three of the Constitution of the Com
monwealth of Pennsylvania. which
reads as follows:
mo act of the General Assembly
shall limit the amount to be recovered
for injuries resulting in death, or for
injuries to persons or property, and in
case of death from such injuries. the
right of action shall survive, and the
General Assembly shall prescribe for
whose benefit such actions shall be
prosecuted. No act shall prescribe any
Limitations of time within which suits
may be brought against corporations
for injuries to persons or property, or
for other causes different from those
fixed by general laws regulating
such acts now existing are avoided, !"
so that it shall read as follows:
The General Assembly may enact
laws requiring the payment of employ
ers, or employers and employees joint
iy or reasonable compensation for in
iuries to employees arising in the course
pational diseases OF employees, whether
or not such injuries or diseases result
in death, and regardless OF fault of em-
ployer or employe, and fixing the basis
of ascertainment of such compensa-
tion and the maximum and minimum
limits thereof, and providing special or
general remedies for the collection
thereof: but in no other cases shall
I the General Assembly limit the amount
| to be recovered for injuries resulting
; in DEATH or for Injuries to persons or
property, and in case OF death from
such injuries the right of action shall
survive, and the General Assembly
shall prescribe for whose benefit such
actions shall be prosecuted. No act
! shall prescribe any limitations of time
within which suits may be brought
! against corporations for Injuries to per
sons or property. or for other causes,
! different from those fixed by general
laws regulating actions against ma
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-28
UNITED BRETHREN

st. Paul's, Wormleysburg-The Rev.
G.. B. Renshaw. 10.45; Sunday school,
$50.
First-The Rev. S. D. Foust, D. D.,
will preach at II and 7.30; Sunday
school. 10.
State Street.-The Rev. E. A G.
Bossler. 1915, The Divine Message
to the Church at Philadelphia" 7.30
The Story of jonah" Sunday school
$50: junior Christian Endeavor, 6;
senior Christian Endeavor, $50.
Derry Street.-The Rev. J. A. Lyter
D. D. II and 7.30; Sunday school
$50: Christian Endeavor. $50.
Otterbein-The Rev. S. Edwin Rupp
D. D. II. Doing With Our Might;
7.30. Development of Character
Sunday school, 10; Christian En-,
deavor, $50.
Sixth Street.-The Rev. P. Humme
Balsbaugh. Praise service, 9.45; 1890
"A Small Audience: A Great Revival
7.30, The Backslider in Heart" Sab.
bath school, Las; junior Christian
Endeavor, 5.45; senior Christian En-
deavor, $50.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-28
PRESBYTERIAN

Westminster. - The Rev. E. E. Cur
it's Sunday school. 9:45; the Rev. E.
P. Robinson of Dauphin, Pa, will
preach at II; c. E., $50.
Market Square. - The Rev. VIM.
B. Cooke, minister in charge, II and
1880; Sunday school, 9:45; C. E.,
$50.
Bethany. - The Rev. John NJ. War
den, 1880; Sunday school, 9; C. E.,
$50; DIR. r. F. L. Ridgway will
speak at the 1880 services.
Pine Street = The Rev Lewis Sey-
mour Nudge, d. D.; the Rev. J. S. Ar
mentrout, assistant. 1880, Servants
of Christ: 7.30, "A Safe Path: 1.30,
Sunday School; 1.40, advanced depart
ments; adult Bible classes; $50, Senior
Christian Endeavor society.
Olivet- Thomas Lyter, Princeton
Seminary student, will speak at 10
O'Clock. subject, Living Close to
Cod" Sunday school, Ills; no even
ing service.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-28

Sixth Street United Brethren Church
Hundreds of pastors, delegates and
members of the United Brethren
churches of Eastern Pennsylvania
Conference are expected in this city
next month when the one hundred
and sixteenth annual session of the
conference will be held in the Sixth
Street United Brethren Church.
The Rev. P. H. Balsbaugh, pastor
of the Sixth Street Church. together
with his congregation, is rapidly COM
pleting plans for the entertainment
of the visitors when they come to this
city. The conference sessions will
open on the morning of September 20
and will close October 4.
Bishop w. NJ. Weekley, of Parkers-
burg, w. Va, will be the presiding
officer. The complete program has
not been announced, but it is prob
able that most of the first days ses-
sions will be devoted to committee
work, to be followed by the election
of officers later in the week.
The conference district last year in
cluded eighty-seven charges with a
total membership of many thousands.
Reports to be offered this year, it is
this total.
Conference Officers
The officers of the conference who
were elected at last years sessions in
Philadelphia are as follows: DR.. w.
NJ. Weekley, presiding bishop; the
Rev. DR.. ID. D. Lowery, conference
superintendent; the Rev. DIR. ]. A
Lyter. of Derry Street United Breth-
rem Church, recording secretary; the
Rev. c. E. Boughter, of Oberlin, as
sistant recording secretary; the Rev.
Z. A. G.. Bossler, State Street United
Brethren Church, and the Rev. r. r.
Butterick, Mountville, statistical sec
retaries; the Rev. I. H. Albright, of
Middletown, historical secretary; S. F.
Engle, Palmyra, conference treasurer.
During the conference sessions COM
mittee reports will be given on Sun
day school work, temperance, home
missions, church erection, nominations,
Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor, Lebanon Valley College. or
dination, Bible work, foreign missions.
education, lay delegates, conference
publications, missions and church ex-
tensions, resolutions and the Mount
Gretna sessions.
Conference statistics given last year
broke many records and it is expected
that another record year will be re-
ported at the one hundred and six
teenth convention in September. At
the close of the conference year in
1914 there were 149 churches organ
lied with a total membership of
21,165. These churches included 145
Sunday schools and LOG young peoples
societies The officers and scholars in
these Sunday schools and societies
also totaled many thousands.