Methodist Episcopal Church Name Debate Marks Upper Iowa Session
Bishop Neeley urged Upper Iowa Conference clergy to emphasize the Methodist Episcopal church name and forward world work from First Methodist Episcopal church. He criticized calling it by other names and urged straight aisles and open seating. The session opened with business on Rev. Deniston case and reports from Cedar Rapids district noting 541 new members, $10,000 in improvements, and a new $100,000 Cedar Rapids church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Neeley
Methodist Episcopal Church
Upper Iowa Conference
M. E. Church
Methodist Episcopal Church North
Fleming
Marshalltown
J. H. Deniston
Ackley
Dr. Johnson
American Bible Society
Cedar Rapids
E. F. Grinnell
Cor
Renowned Iowa Educator Nears 81 With Perfect Health
Dr William F King longtime head of Cornell college and now president emeritus shows perfect health and keen memory as he nears 81 attending the conference. He recalls a 1867 Ohio Wesleyan graduation and notes Cornell graduates remain widespread and loyal, with many paying homage during travels. The article covers his career transformation at Cornell and honors from alumni, plus conference events and sermons at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. King
Cornell College
King
Dr. King
Ohio Wesleyan University
Hiram M. Perkins
Ohio Wesleyan
Perkins
Iowa
Three Methodist Ministers Here Who Entered Upper Iowa Conference in 1859
Three venerable Methodist ministers attending the Upper Iowa conference have served since 1856. Rev. F. X. Miller of Cedar Falls aged 77, Rev. B. C. Barnes of Lisbon aged 78, and Rev. W. Lease of DeWitt aged 78 entered the ministry together in 1859. All three rode circuits in Iowa’s early days and, though ages have slowed their voices, they remain active in preserving gospel fire and healthful outdoor labors. They are listed among the superannuated Hist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa
F. X. Miller
Cedar Falls
B. C. Barnes
Lisbon
W. Lease
DeWitt
Barnes
Conference District Reports Highlight Growth and New Members
Davenport district reports an advance of 1000 on benevolences, 30000 in church improvements and 200 new members. Decorah district notes 15000 in improvements, new members and three Brotherhoods. Dubuque district reports 4000 improvements and 800 new members. Marshalltown district shows 262 new members and 30000 in improvements. New members admitted include Self Lackland and Rigby. transfers include Puckett to the Friends church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa University
Dubuque
A. M. Billingsley
Marshalltown
T. B. Fleming
George W. Self
United Brethren Church
G. S. Lackland
Canadian Methodist Church
A. E. Rigby
Dr Homer Stuntz Emerges as Great Evangelist in Iowa
The article highlights Dr Homer C Stuntz pastor and foreign missions secretary influencing Upper Iowa conference evangelistic services. It notes his sermon power drawing large crowds, the shift to daily 4 oclock evangelistic meetings, and Mrs K E Lemmon visiting in Waterloo near 13 Washington Street.
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Methodists of
Iowa
Upper Iowa
Homer C. Stuntz
Foreign Missions
First
M. E. Church
Waterloo
Chelsea
Stuntz
Brethren
Deen
Stunty
Laymen's Association Plans Saturday Session In Waterloo
The sixth annual meeting of the Laymen's association of the Upper Iowa Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will convene next Saturday at 9:00 A M in the First Congregational church Waterloo. W W Wrant will direct the moral and devotional exercises with R Rohde also at Waterloo leading. The program includes registration, addresses by Prof J W Diekman of Fayette and Bishop Neely, reports, and elections. Officers current include President J H Lunemann La Porte City Vice President Prof J W Diekman Wayzata Secretary Herbert C Ring Cedar Rapids Treasurer Frank J Currie Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa
Methodist Episcopal Church
First Congregational Church
W. W. Wrant
R. Rohde
Waterloo
J. W. Diekman
Fayette
Neely
Prat
Culgrove
Cedar Falls
Pres
Franklin Meyer
Iowa Falls
Inanta Wis
A. T. Merling
Waukon
Olin Methodist Church Dedicates New Edifice In 1912
Rev James J Kidder led Olin Iowa church dedication of a new edifice costing 12060 with lot. Attendance noted, debt nearly cleared. Past three years seen 264 accessions, membership 696. Rev Beatty Marion praised, conference visitors welcomed, Miss Munson honored. Ralph Lewis wed Bernice Hopkins in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Kidder
Olin
W. W. Carleton
S&s. R. Beatty
Marion
Sioux City
First Methodist Church
Bernice Hopkins
Moline
Ralph Lewis
Waterloo
Justice J. H. Kuhns
Hampton banker T J B Robinson a top Methodist delegate
One of the leading lay delegates to the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church is T J B Robinson of Hampton Town. A 45 year old active church worker and liberal giver, he is president of the Citizens National Bank of Hampton. He is well regarded by conference members who thought him near to being elected at the last session. There is belief he will be among the first elected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church
T. J. B. Robinson
Hampton
Town
Robinson
Citizens’ National Bank of
Stuntz Addresses Missionaries at YMCA Luncheon
Dr Homer Stuntz spoke to a YMCA gathering about gospel translation and unity among churches. He praised missionaries for medical aid and sacrifice, and predicted within ten years every human could read God's word in their native tongue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Stuntz
James Black
Stunts
Dr. Stuntz
Stuntz
Bishop Neely to Lecture on Church Polity
At the Upper Iowa conference a program including the Home Missions and Church Extension Society anniversary proceeds with Rev. H. J. Crocker delivering an address and Bishop Neely speaking on Church Polity. Judge S. H. Weaver, candidate for lay delegate, attended and was introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa
Home Missions and Church Extension Society
H. J. Crocker
D. D
Neely
S. H. Weaver
Town
Burgh Brog In Annual Fall Opening Draws Waterloo Ladies
Waterloo shoppers are invited to Burgh Bros at 216-218 Fourth Street East for their annual fall opening tonight from 7 to 10. The store features autumn leaf decorations, pink and white chrysanthemums, and a full display of dress accessories, furs, costumes, suits, cloaks, and millinery across two floors. Webb's orchestra will play during reception hours and A. W. Church of New York assists with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burch Bros
Fourth Street East
Ladies of Waterloo
Webb
A. OW. Ihurch
New York
Jae
Mission Services Well Attended at Waterloo Rescue Mission
An evening meeting at the Waterloo Rescue mission drew several ministers from the Methodist conference who gave short talks to an attentive audience. Services will continue nightly this week with visiting ministers addressing attendees, and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Card of Thanks for Mrs Emma A Whitney
To the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during sickness and death of our dear mother Mrs Emma A Whitney we express heartfelt thanks. We are deeply grateful to those who furnished beautiful floral offerings and helped us in the hour of bereavement. The Children.
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Mager
Emma A. Whitney
Thanking Friends for Kindness During Sickness and Death
The family of Mrs. C. J. Stickman and Mr. Theodore Trepe thank kind friends for support during the illness and death of wife and daughter. They appreciate flowers, seats, and other acts of sympathy extended in the sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Man
C. J. Stickman
Theodore Trepe
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