The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-24

new church building. II is difficult IN
= lev Few sentences ,u 70 tell adequately the
der the pastor }. J. Kelly
Constant Improvement.
- rms tahding une financial de-
preston there rs constant there is con-
throughout the district Like the re-
pairs az Short Creek and West Liberty
under Bro. u. o. rnillips where S655.0u
Mkere spent knowledge OF which did
not come 20 me amin this report was
written. cOubtlcss there are others
worthy To special notice
1here are nincty-eight appointments
~ the Wheeling District covering ohio.
MARSHALL WetIel and a part OF BroOkc.
number of points that are weak and
ned 10 be strengthened. but a view OF
me entire field makes Us rejoice at the
steady growth and development every
where APPARENT. We are not CLOSING our
work anywhere but slowly are perfect
ing our organization and patiently lay
ing the foundations FOR great future.
klndly disposed toward the Methodist
church and the prominent leaders in
hnoW by the experiences OF the past
mat they can rely on our sympathy
and active cooperation.
Increase in Salary.
me increase IN salaries are as fol-
lows: Benwood 800 Loudinyille Il IA
Nssw% iMartinsVille $500. Pine Grove
500 Chapiine street SiOo. Nortn
street $500. MarwoOd $3.50. Zane street
,sVV; f,aden CITY $500, sistersville $3.50.
dustrisl depression. the New Financial
Ian Introduced In all the charges has
been an unqualified success. and our
financial reports viii equal n not eN-
coed last year.
-. Laymaa's Organization
Aitcr Two years OF effort and discus
sion We have effected Z. Laymau's or
ganization in the district Backed h.,
I, ne Te.i a1u enthusiasm Of tine president.
9. ~. watkins. End r. &. Leonhart. sec
rotary; two conferences on Methodist
problems have been held with encourac-
ing results. Plans ere In process 10
nave the laymcn visit the churches and
encourage the working Of the financial
plan. and assist In the evangelistic work.
t ~ oreSh i<ation u the most promisin <
,Sa'urt OF our plans TO carry forward
ths evangelistic work in the district.
The Epworth League shows growth
ana renewed enthusiasm. and the num-
Der OF Junior Leagues are Increasing in
ssiiectlveness. The Women'S Foreign
Missionary society. differed and di-
rected d. an dlcct company OF conse-
Grated women has great strength. and
deserves our hearticst commentator
S ,,lsi. suppori IN thsir jubilee plans. The
Womans Home Missionary Society 81
doing marked and successfui work
helping the deaconcSs. looking after for
eishers, caring FOR the sick and needy.
cheering with boxes and barrels OF cloth
mi many an anxious pastor ON smnU
SALARY. What shall ] say OF the work
OF the Ladies Aid Society They are
the patron saints Of all departments n
the church that need a helping hand
N"thiuE Apuh MAeuluE dishes. srruhhinr
and cleaning up the churches helping In
repairs OF church and parsonage. helm
INK pay salary. the sexton. the or. md
light bill Long life 40 the Ladies AID
ersH'
Appreciation.
am thankful for the patience and
Kindness Of the preachers Of the district.
the gracious hospitality I have found in
the parsonagcs and homes OF the people.
the loyalty and cooperation OF the ON
cials; and unuttcrahlc is my gratitude
that the Futhcr-in-hcaVcn who has care
for me through the ways and work OF
the district.
Freedman's Aid Anniversary.
This afternoon the anniversary IL
the Board Of Freedman's Aid was held
with Rev. C. r. Bissell presiding. Inc
address was given by the secretary.
Patrick J MAJESTY. OF Cincinnati His
address was one Of the delightful "a
lures Of the conference report. Inc
anniversary Of the Anti-Saloon league
was held with Assistant State Surer.
intendent :. y. Crmmett presiding
The main address was delivered ~
National superintendent r. A Baker
OF Westerville. Ohio. Tie depicted tbe
early closing OF saloons In the United
STATES. for national prohibition S. GER.