Punxsutawney Spirit, 1906-09-26

              VOL XXXIV. Sip * > Mkt'J NO. 17. PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., SEPTEMBER 26, 1900. SYNOD MEETS IIKItK. Hart, Schaffner & Marx Is The Real Clothin The kind that is known wherever you go as the best ready made clothing. Choice of Three High Grade Lines of Clothing. The cloth used has been tested with acid to insure ail wool. No cotton or mercerized cloth ever used bearing this label. College Brand for the Nobby Dressers. dressers. for the more conservative and Frank Bros. & Co. Michaels, Sterr & Co., Prices of these suits 15 to 25 dollars. l'"" % \y< SKItf.HANT M Mil lMlOMOTND. Clothcraft clothing priccs ranging from 10 to 18 dollars. We aim to give the best values possible consistent with good merchandise. i ' ► • ■ i1 ;• 11 1 • •' i ■ i 1 i> . . //? :g|f : Boys' Clothing. Men's Shoes. Fall styles in hats. in I'mixy CunilH'rlaiiil ProMbyu'rluiis In Annual You Buy a See What Give You Before Fall Suit We Can The cloth thoroughly shrunk, the workmanship is the best that high art tailors can produce. Collar and button holes hand-made, hair cloth non-breakable front, and perfect fitting. Afternoon: 2:00. Devotion exercises, Mrs. A. H. Elliott; 2:30, Roll rail by Pros byte rles—report of ('orrespond- Secretary, Mrs. C. R. Harmon; 2:50, The Paris < 'onventlon Reviewed by Delegates, Mrs. T. M. Hurst, presiding; 0. conference -What We llavf l)ono During the Past Year, Mrs. C. II. Znhnlz.cr, presiding; 4:00, address, Rev. B. P. Fullerton, I). 1).; 4:20, appointment of committers. Evening: 7:30, public inspiration service. Prayer and Praise exercise, Mrs. I). M. Hertaog; 8:00, address; III v. .1. J. Lucas, D. 1).. Allahabd, India. • Offering. Pittsburg: J. G. Patton, H. II. Post, John Hutchison. Union: L. B. Lewellcn, II. G. Teagarden, W. B. Double. I lee ess was taken till 1:30 p. m closing prayer by Rev. J. S. Dickson. The Women's Branch. The annual meeting of the Women's Synodical Missionary Society of the Pennsylvania Synod held a business meeting in the Sunday School auditorium of the C. P. Church this forenoon and this afternoon took up the regular sessions. Following is the program tor this afternoon and evening:The report of the Committee on Ministerial Relief was read, and after discussian was adopted. Courtesies were extended to J. U. Morris, Ph. D., S. D. Waldrop, .J M. Vanhorn, all of the Pennsylvania Synod of the Presbyterian Church. The following Coin m it tees to examine the minutes of the Presbyteries were announced by the Moderator: Allegheny Presbytery: F. A. Shape, John R. Pipes, J. A. F. Randolph. Pennsylvania: A. M. Rlggs, Jas. B. Sterling, (i. Miller. T. M. Hartman, chairman of Committee on Minutes of Synod and General Assembly, read a report. Address by Rev. J. G. Patton, The Committee on Publication presented its report which was received, and after discussian and an address by R. B. Wilson on "The Mission of the Press in the Reunited World." the report was taken up and adopted. Courtesies were extended to Rev. J. S. Dickson. D. D., of Pennsylvania Synod, Presbyterian Church. l\ S. A., representing the Board of Education, was invited to a seat as an advisory member and asked to address the body, which he did to the delight of all. Treasurer's report. dolph, to whom the communication was referred. Prices from The goods arc in all fabrics $10.00 to $25.00. and grades. HI I AfH Men's and Boy's • J* LULU Furnisher The sixty-ninth annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Synod of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church began its sessions In the First C. P. Church. South Findley and Union Streets, last night. About fifty ministers and other church representatives answered the llrst roll eall and the indications point to une of the most Important and successful meetings in the history of the Synod since its organisation seventy years ago. A large number of church people from all denominations in Punxsutawncy attended the first session, at the close of which the lathes of the C. I*. congregation served refreshments in th» basement banquet rooms. The session opened with the retiring moderator, Rev. c. r. Harmon, of Union Presbytery, In the chair. Rev. Harmon introduced Rev. P. P. Fullerton, of St. Louis, who preached an eloquent sermon, taking for his text Judges 7-21: "And they stood every man in his place." R. L. Biddle, of Donora, stated clerk for the Pennsylvania Synod during the past seven years, l><-fore calling the roll announced the following changes in the membership «»f the Synod since the last meeting: Additions by letter: W. F. Grice to Pennsylvania Presbytery. Dismissed by letter: H. C. Cockrum, J. M. VanHern, W. W. Carhart and S. D. Wardrop from Allegheny Presbytery. A. C. Biddle from Pittsburg Presbytery. R. L. Price, J. X. Robertson from Union Presbytery. Death: Rev. E. E. Bally, Union Presbytery. Allegheny Presbytery: Samuel Davis, R. Ij. Irving, M. Ci. Teagarden, Ph. D. The following members responded to their names: Pennsylvania Presbytery. J. R. Burson, D. A. Cooper, J. E. Garvin, I.. B. Le we lien, G. D. Mullendore, J. G. Patton, Ph. D. Pittsburg Presbyter> : R. Biddle, X. W. Clark, W. S. Mauley, D. D, A. B. Elliott, J. C. Francis, G. G. Kerr, Jno. Royal Harris, 1» 1).. F. A. Shape, W. F. Siiveus, D. D., R. B. Wilson, C. R. Zahnl/.er. Union Presbytery: J. 1). Gold, I). !>., T. M. Hartman, D. I>.. c. R. Harmon, T. M. Hurst, G. C. Miller, J. II. Miller.Representatives were present as follows: Allegheny Presbytery: S. H. Hinderllter, Eleanora, < 'has. A. Morris, olive, John Hutchinson, Punxsutaw- \ FARMERS' BANK BUILDING eases. Copyright 1906 by Hart SchafFncr & Marx J. A. WEBER Trunks, bags and suit- ONE PRICE CLOTHIER Preservin Is Here Season FIRST SHOWING You Will Want Copper Kettles, 18 to 35 gallon. Crocks, - - J4 to 20 gallon From day to day all that is new in the Clothing Market is marching in for the opening of the Fall Season. MAY CJFiT AXOTIIFH KXPKItT. We will carefully selected stock your inspection. in Punxsutawncy for have one of the best and most Enameled Preserving Kettles. Everything in Preserving and Canning line. Hand-made Fruit Cans— Every can guaranteed. Jar Rubbers and Glass Jar Caps. The new things comprise an assortment of Men's Suits, Top Coats and Overcoats, in light and heavy weights. See Our Window. RECENT PENSION'S. Keep your eye on this space for the coming Fall. It will pay you to do so. Torrence | J B I I B I I Punxsutawney Block | \ L vJ »l 11 Penna. THE ONE PRICE CLOTHIER Home of Reliable Hardware. Punxsutawney Hardware Co. After announcements by tin- pastor. Rev. It. L. Irving, recess was declared till S:liO this morning, tIt** closing prayer bring offered by l>r. Fullcrton.Pittsburg; L. \V. Lewellcn, J. T. Neel, Ph. I).. A. M■ Rlggs. I'nion: Elbert Hefner, G. \\\ Van Horn (missionary). Absentees: Allegheny, J. i 1. Norris. Pennsylvania: A. T. Carr. W. F. Griee, J. S. Gibson, J. H. Hail. 1). D. t missionary); .J. F. Hail (missionary); \V. J. Hail (missionary); Jas. Hamilton, (*. \\\ Haw ley, C. 10. Home, J. M. Howard. D. !>.; i >. D. Kiehl; A. H. Whatley (missionary). Tarenturn, K. H. Starke. Union Presbytery: Jas. ij. Sterling, Mason town. Pittsburg Presbytery: John Met/., Charleroi, J. It. Piper, Donora, It. It. Pipes, Oak Grove, Pittsburg 3d, \\\ It. Double. Pennsylvania Presbytery: H. R. Post, Bethel, F. M. Mitehener, «'armivhaels, J. A. F. Jlan*l«>lph, Waynesbur*;.First Sergeant George F. Lumb, of Troop I), State Constabulary, located at this place, Friday received communication from Captain John C\ Groome, superintendent of the department, ot* H&rrisburg. notifying him of his appointment as first lieutenant of Troop H, located at Wilkos-Uarre. Sergeant Lumb was one of the four policemen who took the examination at llarrisburg recently and bin appointment was accompanied by the information that he had passed at the head of the class. Jesse M. Garwood, formerly lieutenant of Troop H, has been transferred to Troop (\ stationed at Heading. Lieutenant Lumb has made a host of friends since lie came here hist spring whose best wishes will accompany him to his new post of duty. Lieutenant Lumb Friday night was notified to report at Wllkes-Harre today and as a reminder oi' the esteem In which he is held ('apt. J. F. Rob- Inson entertained the departing officer and his brother sargeants/ at breakfast. After breakfast when th • time came for him to go to the train the members of Troop 1> cseorteil the ofllcer to a buggy which they had In waiting and with a dozen pairs of privates attached to long ropes and the officers of the troop ;»s an escort, he was hauled to the Fast Fnd depot. A large crowd of men. boys and ladies accompanied the procession which was headed by thai Pig Hun Military band. After the departure of Lieutenant Lumb, Captain Robinson extended the band an Invitation to dinner at the Barracks. The inviation was accepted and the musicians and policemen had a royal time. After dinner the band witnessed a special drill given by the troopers and then attended the ball game. A number of interested stockholders of iho Punxsutawnoy Mutual Building and Loan Association mot at tho association's oflltV yesterday afternoon and dlscussedltho question of employing another expert to go over the hooks, in order toldlsoovor whether or not the work tho Pittsburg expert was accurate. Ah a great many persons had not received notice of the meeting, it was voted to adjourn until Saturday night, when another mooting will be held. It is thought by many that the figures of the experts on over payments are too large, and the assignees are equally desirous that the calculations be verified.The representative of the 27th Congressional District has received notice of the granting of the following pensions: Henry Knee, Kent. Pa.,: increase to $17 per month, from July 3. 1906. Dennis Connor, Clarion, pa., increase to $10 per month, from July IN, 1906. Huston Munshower, Indiana, Pa., increase to $10 per month, from August 1. 1906. Joseph Himes, Brookwayvtlle, Pa., increase to $12 per month, from July 18, 1906. We will open this week new line of neckwear .belts, dross trimmings. Murray A Jordan. Session This Morning. This morning's session opened with a full attendance of the ministers and representatives In town. One of the first duties of the Synod to be taken up was tiie election of a new moderator and the choice, which was conceded to belong to the Allegheny Presbytery, fell on Rev. R. L. Irving, pastor of the First C. P. Church  Punxsutawney. Rev. Irving was chosen by a unanimous vote of the Synod. He was conducted to the Moderator's chair by Rev. Sylvius and Rev. Patton and introduced by the retiring moderator, Rev. O. A. Harmon. Before presenting the new moderator with the gavel the retiring officer expressed his appreciation of the assistance he had received from his co-workers during his tenure of the office and spoke encouragingly of the future. The new moderator accepted the honor conferred upon him in wellchosen phraseology and assured the brethren that his best efforts would be exerted to advance the cause for which they are laboring and to discharge the duties of the office to which they had elected him with tldellty.Following Is tho program as* cartied out this forenoon: Synod convened at 8:30 o'clock. Roll call showed all members present as at last evening's session, with the exception of S. H. Hlnderliter and Chas. A. Morris, and with the addition of W. F. Qrice of Pennsylvania Presbytery, and A. 'M. Hlggs, Pittsburg Presbytery. Rev. B. P. Fullerton, D. D.. of Missouri Synod. Rev. J. B. Lucas, D. D.. of North India Synod, Rev. J. Logan Sample, of Pennsylvania Synod, being *r>rodent were elected as advisory members. Rev. C. W. Miner, of the 1,T. E. Church, and C. H. Fitzwilllam, of tho Baptist Church, were recognized as visiting brethren and were extended tho courtesies of the convention.By a unnlmous vote R. L. Irving was elected moderator for the ensuing year. Reading of Communication. On motion a Committee on Overtures was created, consisting of ,T. R. Harris, \V. 8. Danley, J. A. F. Ran- Millinery Opening, Oct. 4. f>. 6, Lily A. Rolshol, next door Murray & Jordan's. 7tl » V « -•