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elje €on0l)ol)0cKctt fkcorfta;. PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY 4589 THE C0NSHOH0CKEN RECORDER FRIDAY, APRIL II, 1 913 $1 PER YEAR H. T. WOODLAND RESiGNS FROM COUNCIL SECOND WARD MEMBER'S RESIG-NATION A GREAT SURPRISE. COUNCIL DEFERRED ACCEPT-ANCE— LITTLE BUSINESS WAS DONE AT MEETING OWING TO ABSENCE OF MR. HARVEY OF THE STREET COMMITTEE. A big surprise was given the mem-bers of town council, on Wednesday evening, when the president called for the offering of "letters, petitions and memorials" and Clerk Field read the Jollowing letter: "To the President and members of Town Council. Gentlemen: I hereby tender my resignation as a member of your honorable body. H. T. Woodland." A murmur of surprise ptnaj through the council chamber and all •of the members were at a loss to un-derstand the action of Mr. Woodland, ■who is hishly esteemed as a council-man and a citizen. Mr. Bate prompt-ly moved that the letter of resignation be laid over for one month. Mr. Woodland la serving his first term of three years in council and his term will expire on January 1, 1914 and during his service lias been chair .-man of the Railroad Committee and at the last organization of Council was made chairman of this trees and HARRY T. WOODLAND pavements committee. He held this chairmanship during the period im provements WGre being made and the work took up much of his time. Street Chairman Grilled Chairman of the Railroad Commit :tee, Mr. Harrold, reported that his •committee had had a conference with Superintendent Beach, of the Reading Railway Company in regards to build Ing a wall and a fence 'along Washing- -ton street from Harry street to For-rest street tc prevent people from crossing the railroad tracks to so to tin' station. Mr. Beach said the work Involved a large expenditure of money land he would communicate with the •committee after the proposition had been considered by the directors of the railway. The com-mittee expects to receive the com-munication in the near future. Mr. Beach also said that the material has ■been ordered for the repairs to Elm street bridge aid that the repairs will be pushed aioti«. After making Ud> re|K>rt. Mr. Harrold said that he had a very ini] ortant matter to bring be-fore Council and that he had asked Street Commissioner Andrew Collins to be present at the meeting as It con-cerned hi3 actions. Mr. Collins was not present and Mr. Harrold said that he reg;vtted his" absence as he "hat- •ed to bring charges behind a man's back" but under the conditions, he must do so. He said that two planks had brojeon in the Kim street bridge and mado a very dangerous condition which might have cau3ed an accident making Hie borough liable fir heavy damans He aid U a member of the street committee, be notified an -officer to insturct Mr. Collins tD have the bri.lne repaired Immediately but Mr. Collins refused saying that he was instructed to take orders from no one but the chairman, Mr. Hurvey. Mr. Collin's answer was reported to Mr. Harr:>ld and he then secured Wll-lalm Wellington to do the work at an .expense of $3.75. Mr. Harrold censured such action* of the cnalrman of the committe • and the street commissioner anil said if c;uncll is going to stand for such act-iens he will not serve on the commits t.c- ',\v aaked that council take such action that Us recurrence will be Im-possible. Mr. Stemple took a shot at the me-thods of the street chairman and the commissioner. He said last winter, Hector street in front of the bor-ough hall and the Are engine house was ful lof ice ond the gutters were frozen. He asked the commissioner to open the gutters and he refused. The gutters were later opened after the Burgess and Mr. Harrold had tak-en hold of the matter. This subject a-gain aroused Mr. Harrold who stated that a man holding the position of Btreet commissioner should recognize dangerous conditions and . remove them without waiting for instructions and if dangerous conditions are re-ported to nim by any councilman or citizen, he should investigate immed-iately and If prompt action is neces-sary, he should take it. Mr, Williams said the fault may not lay with Mr. Collins but with the com-mittee. He advised the committe to hold a n.eeting and have the chair-man understand that the committee shall carry out the Instruction* of council in the manner decided upon by the majority of the committee. Mr. Marks said that the committee Is not working in harmony and that one man is running the committee. He also stated that the commissioner or any one elese should be expected to take orders from each member of a committee or from each councilman. Mr. Jones, the second member of the street committee, said the fault lieb with the committee. He said dur-ing hia membership there has been but one meeting held by the committee and had meetings been held, two mem bers could annul the orders of one. Mr. Toner said that he was unaware that friction existed in the committee and if the protesting members were dissatisfied with the actions of the fhainnan, they »hould have offered a report to council. The matter was closed for the time being by a motion of Mr. Williams whicli was: That the matter be refer-red to the street committee and that it inform Mr. Collins as to who has authority to give him instructions. A bill lor $119.86 was presented by contractor Little for extra asphalt used on the Harry street paving job above Spring Mill avenue. Mr. Toner asked for information on the bill say-ing that he thought it thoroughly un-derstood that council will have no ex-tras in the present contracts for street work. Mr. Bate said that he made inquiries as to why extra asph-alt was being used and said Mr. Lit-tle informed him that It was under-stood with the street committee to use an extra amount of ashalt as far as Third avenue. Mr. Jones replied that the agree-ment was that extra asphalt was to b-i used from Kim street to Spring Mill avenue and this extra amount was paid for last fall. Mr. Toner said that the agreement is -still being con-tinued and if the street is built in this manner it will bring the cost to about 83 cents per square yard which is more than the cost for the mixed method Mr. Stemple said that council is en-tirely too lax In paying bills and more care should be exercised. He said that some bills have bev?ii paid twice. Mr. Jones made a motion, which carried, that the asphalt matter t>- re-ferred to the street committee and that Mr. Little be informed to carry out his work according to the specifi-cations. On motlcn of Mr Kelly, the bill for extra asphalt was referred to the street committee for investigation and to report at the next meeting of council. Requests and Complaints Mrs. Mary Mason, of West Klin street, -.i.v.n d for a permit to dig a trench In Elm street to lay water pipe into the house. 10.1 Elm street. Last fall she was given a permit to open the street for the purpose of laying a water service, but the water comp-iny refused to make the necessary num-ber of tai-s and has caused her to ask far another permit. Th!> matter was referred to the street committee. Jacob Schnell appeared before council and stated his horse fell on F.-yetto Street, «everai months ago arid was badly Injured. He said the (Continued on Last Page) CONFERENCE DIVIDED INTO TWO DISTRICTS HOLINESS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIA-TION IN CONFERENCE, DIVIDES THEIR CONFERENCE AND EL-ECTS TWO PRESIDING ELDERS. —THE REPORT OF THE CONDI-TION OF THE LOCAL CHURCH. NOTES OF THE CONFERENCE. Instead of electing a presiding eld-er and an assistant as was thought at first to be the course pursued at the annual conference of the Holiness Christian Association now In session in Ebenezer Chape!, in West Consho-hocken, when the time for the elec-tion arrived on Wednesday afternoon, the matter was taken up by the mem-bers and after a lengthy discussion it was the sentiment of those entitled to vote on the question that the confer-ence was entirely too large and that it be divided into two districts and in consequence thereof- this sentiment was transformed into reality and the conference was divided into the Reading and Philadeluhfn restricts. The Reading District is to comprise all of the churches above West Con-shohocken. The Philadelphia District will comprise the churches in West Conshohocken, Philadelphia, New Jer-sey. Delaware and Maryland. Rev. B. F. Watt, the present Presid-ing Elder, has been elected to head the Reading District, while Rev. M. L. Stewart, one of the oldest members of the conference, has been elected to preside over the Philadelphia Dis-trict. Another ruling which has been changed is the one relative to the vis- Its made to the churches in their re-spective district* by the presiding el-ders. ^Heretofore the presiding elder was supposed to hold a quarterly con-ference la each church every three months. This has been changed and the elder Is now compelled to hold only one conference and that is to be held the third month prior to the an-nual conference at which time the delegate' to the conference is elcted. The annual report of Kbenezer Chapel which was read P' »he confer-ence on Tuesday afternoon is as fol-lows: Membership 61 Increase 2 Class Leaders 2 Home Missionary 1 Sunday School:— Officers and teachers 16 Scholars 200 Value of Property $3000.00 Debt 144.00 Treasury for debt 75.00 Raised during year for church Improvement 42.00 Improvement 58.75 Annual -Conference 1.45 Home Missionary 7.71 Presiding Elder 20.50 Evangelistic 23.49 Pastor's pupport 620.00 Current Expense 511.60 Sunday School 531.73 Rev. H. P. Jones, a former pastor of the loMl church, is not in attend-ance at the conference. The former popular Divine has suffered a Blight stroke and was unable to make the journey. 'His many friends here hope that he will soon recover from the ef-fects of Ml illness. Mrs. Bessie Hatcher, one of the most popular evangelists of the AP-soeiation. who resides in Trenton, wus elected conference reported. Mrs Hatchvr, before her conversion, was an -actress and since connecting her-self with the church, has been as ac-tive in her work for Christianity as she was before to please the people who delight in looking over the foot-lights. Mrs. Hatcher built a church at Goldsboro, Md., and cleared it of all debt with In the short space of a few months. She occupied the pulpit herself and personally supervised the finances. The church was admitted to the conference this week and a new pastor will be apoptnted to the charge as Mrs. Hatcher prefers to devote her time to evangelistic work and does not care to -return to the charge. The visitors to the conference are afforded sleeping quarters by the resi-dents of the borough. They receive their breakfast where they lodge but dinner and supper are ser-wl ip the basement of the church which la be-ing supplied by the Ladies Aid Soc-iety of the church. Proceedings of Conference on page 2 VALUABLE HORSE KILLED BY MATE A BALKY COLT BELONGING TO HENDERSON SUPPLEE & SON REFUSED TO PULL AND IN PLUNGING, JUMPS OVER WAG-ON POLE, FALLS AGAINST IT8 MATE AND KILLS IT.—HORSE'S NECK WAS BROKEN. A valuable sorrel horse belonging to Henderson Supplee and Son met with a peculiar accident while ascending the steep grade on Ford street, oppo-site the Odd Fellow's hall In West Conshohocken, about 8:30 o'clock this mor.ilng from which the animal died almost instantly. The team was driven by William Irelan, who has been In the employ of the Supplee firm for many years. Mr. Supplee has had a colt on hiB farm at Port Kennedy for several weeks. The horse has not been work-ed and in consequence has become very fractious. Mr. Supplee decided to work the horse in his feed wagon in order to give him exercise and yes-terday had the animal brought to the Munshower stable at Mechanlcsvllle where the horses used in the mill teams are stabled and instructed the driver to use him.this morning. The coll was hitched up beside a sorrel horse which has been used In the wagon for many years. The trip from the stable -was uneventful al-though the- colt plunged and leaped considerable. As soon as the driver reached the mill he loaded up I.is wagon and start ed across the bridge to deliver some orders in the extreme end of the West Borough. From the time he left the mill the colt refused to act in a quiet manner and when in front of the Odd Fellows' Holl he balked and refused to pull. The driver, who Is a clerer hoiseman, tried every means to gat the balky horse to go but with no avail. After pleading with the animal until patience ceased to be a virtue, he spoke harsh to the colt and he ic-.-ui'd up en his hind legs and trlea to turn round. In doing so he fell against the sorrel horse and knocked It clean off its feet. The horse fell heavily in the gutter striking with great force against the curb white the colt fell on top of It. The sorrel was so badly Injured that it died within a few minutes. It is believed that the animal's neck was broken. After the accident word was sent to the mill and the man who drives the three horses abreast went to the West Side and hitching up one of his horses along side the colt the feed was de-livered. The horse was a valuable one and was prized very highly by its owner. The horse was removed in the dead animal wagon. A CANDIDATE FOR COUNCIL Second Ward Democrats are Urging a Candidate William McAvoy, of the Second ward is being urged by many Demo-crats to come out for the councilman- 1c nomination on the Democratic ticket. Mr. McAvoy is superintendent of the Schuylkill Stone Quarries and has always been active In politics and Interested in borough affairs. He has built a number of the borough streets and is thoroughly conversant with the affairs of the town. His friends believe he would be a strong candidate. MOOSE TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP Have Secured a Dispensation for the Reduction of the Initiation Fee Conshohocken Ixxlgv No. 283, Loyal Order of Moose is going to greatly In-crease Its membership and In order that many may take advantage at the offerings of the order a special dis-pensation has been granted for a re-duction in the initiation fee to $j for a limited time. A meeting for the purpose of dis-cussing the matter will be held at the Home on next Tuesday evening and National director W. G. Woods, who will have charge of the dispensation will be here to attend the meeting and outline the details of the cam-paign. A big attendance of the mem-bers is desired in order that every Moose may be familiar with the oper-ation in the campaign. The Moose is one of the most pros- I>erous orders in the town and has its own home, on East Hector street. The building is nicely and comfort-ably furni.-hed. "THE HOLY CITY" RED MEN RAISE CHIEFS Norristown Tribe Raise the local Chiefs with Impressive ceremonies French Percale 12V4c yard worth 18c. Annie Kelly, 15 First Avenue. Adv. With impressive ceremonies, Min-nie Kawane Tribe No. 198, raised a number of chiefs of Washlta Tribe, in P. O. S. of A. hall, on Saturday even-ing lasL P. S. Wella, of No. 198 was the deputy and the ceremonies were conducted in a splendid manner. The following chiefs were "raised." Sachem, Harry Letlaven; Sen. Sag. William Hodkin; Jr.; Sag. James Wood; Prophet, Kline Ililtner; C. of R., George T. Giles; C. of W., Arthur Caress; K. of W., M. P. Vercoe; San-naps, Lewie Baker and Alex. Young, Warriors, Howard Smith, Joseph Wat-son, Earl Carman and James Davis; Braves, Albert Shore, William Griff-ith, Samuel Canning and Hugh De- Haven; Guards, Charles Herron and Frank Marks. A delightful musical evening was enjoyed, last night, by an audience that filled the Presbyterian church. The occasion was the organ recital and the singing of the sacred cantata "The Holy City." Mr. Roy Martin Boyd played a recital on the pipe or-gan. He played four numbers with consumate skill. The tones of the pipe organ wer brought out In all their beauty and pureness. The cantata wa» a beautiful piec-3 of music. The soloists were In excel-lent voice and the choruses were-in- anti fully sung. The soloists were: Miss Elizabeth Patterson, soprano; Miss Nellie Augusta Messenger, alto; Mr. Lloyd F. Kershner, tenor and Mr, Granviile B. Lane, bass. The members of the chorus were ail local singers and their work was a great credit to themselves and Mr. Boyd, who directed the music. BOY SCOUTS WILL SHOW THEIR SKILL LOCAL TROOP AND VISITORS WILL HOLD A FIELD DAY TO-MORROW AFTERNOON AT THE GOLF GROUNDS.—MANY INTER-ESTING EVENTS WILL BE HELD INCLUDING GIVING FIRST AID TO INJURED. To-morrow will be red letter day for the Boy Scouts of the borough for it is to be their first field day. At 2:30 o'clock, to-morrow afternoon, tie local troop with troops No. 1 and N*. 7 of Norristown, will give a publW demonstration of Heir skill in Bports and what they can do in giving ftr»t aid to the injured. The spurts have been arranged *y Scout Master George GlleB and as-sistant Scout Master Matthew Y*r-cce. The boys have been well drilled and their performance will be very interesting to witness. Arrangements have been made *■ keep the field clear and it is expected a large crowd will attend the sport* which will be held on the Geif gorunds, at West Twelfth avenue. The program Is as follows: Mile re-lay race, potato race, boiling water, lassoing a boy at a distance of 2» feet, making a Are with flint aad steel, first aid to the Injured by troop 7, of Norristown, tilting by troop 1, of Norristown. RECEPTION TO REV. REED This Will Interest Mothers Mother Gray's Sweet Powders Tor Children relieve Feverlshness Head-ache, Bad Stomach, Tethlng Disorders move and regulate :he Bowels and de-stroy worms. They break up Colds In 24 hours. Vsed by mothers for 22 yrs. All Druggists, 25c. Sample *'REE. Ad-dress, A. S. Olmstea.1, LeRoy, N. Y.— adrt. ,-14-4t A splendid reception was tendered Tuesday evening to Rev. A. I. Reed, the new pastor of the Methodist Church. The event was held In the ■assembly room of the edifice and be-sides many members and friends of the church a number of clergymen of the borough were in attendance In-cluding Rev. J. Kennedy Moorhouse, rector of Calvary Church; Rev. J. F. Sheppard, pastor of the Presbyterian Church; Rev. A. J. Davles .pastor ot the Baptist Church; and Rev. J. T. Fox, pastor of tho Lutheran church. An entertainment was given In co-i-ii'- i-tio with the receptio which open-ed with siging by the choir and whicli Included seleclions by the Union Quar-tette, composed of .'ohn Blggard, Wm. Sir —d. Roy Ramey and Alan Ko i, -CT:U ' solo by Warren Thwaite \ ' s bj Ml . S. .1. McLaughlin, / BU H.I V Rlnehart, Mtea Sa:a Tr ; art . ■ n.. a For- •: (■■ . tf. by V B. ' -Iv-ai.i Y. II- lc and ill nn'.i VTbilc; elo< etionary selections by Alan ICoth. U tl- coa-cluaion of the enter) lot . nt scalabil-ity reigned -and refreshuii i ! wei • served in the basement. All of the ie present bfor departure extended fereet ing? to Rev. A. I. Reed. MATTHEW P. VERCOE The Norristown troop givea a very interesting exhibition In its first ale drill, which is the most Important event of the day. The tilting match, which Is sport so ancient that it is again new, will also be an attractive feature of the program. The local troop, under the direction of George Giles, has made big stride* In membership and has been well trained In the sports. Just what they can do will be shown the public te-morrow afternoon. Ladies Can Wear Shoes one size smaller by using Allen's foot Ease, the antiseptic powder for swol-iHouse and street dresses, sizes 34 len, tender, aching feet It makes to 50. )1 to |2.50. Annie Kelly, 15 First Avenue Adv. Who-Ray. What-Ray? Why—J. B. Ray, the Jeweler, Agent for Rockford Watches. walking a delight relieves corns and bunions of all pain PI a gives rest and comfort. Sold every" here, 25c. Don't accept any -substitute. Sample FREE. Address, Allen S. Olnstead, LeRoy, N. Y.—Adv. 3-11-4L THE RELIEF FUND A meeting of the Relief Committee la dharge of the dolleltion of funds for the Flood Sufferers in Ohio and Indi-ana, held a meeting on Tuesday ev-ening and authorized the treasurer, Mr. iH. C. Jones, to forward Consa*- hocken's contribution to the Red Cross Society. The fund will not be closed until every one who desires, has the opportunity to contribute. Coa ti T'MII am . may be sent to Mr. Jones direct or to either of the banks. .Mr. Jones reports the following contributions: Amount previously acknow-ledged 1,07«.W Washlta Tribe No. 53 lO.ot Penn Club 30.M Dr. George T. Lukens 5.H /. Wood & Bros. Co 60.M Balligomingo Bap. Church 13.13 Gulph Christian Church 20.*e Total $l,194.l§ In addition to the above mentioned contributions, Mr. H. Klelnman haa contributed and sent to the Red Cros* oe box of clothlnu?, valued at $15.M. Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil is the best remedy for that often fatal disease— croup. It has been used with succee*. in our family for eight years.—Mrs. L. Whiteacre, Buffalo, N. Y. For a mild easy action of the bowel* try Doan's regulets a modern laxative 25c at all stores-
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FullText | elje €on0l)ol)0cKctt fkcorfta;. PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY 4589 THE C0NSHOH0CKEN RECORDER FRIDAY, APRIL II, 1 913 $1 PER YEAR H. T. WOODLAND RESiGNS FROM COUNCIL SECOND WARD MEMBER'S RESIG-NATION A GREAT SURPRISE. COUNCIL DEFERRED ACCEPT-ANCE— LITTLE BUSINESS WAS DONE AT MEETING OWING TO ABSENCE OF MR. HARVEY OF THE STREET COMMITTEE. A big surprise was given the mem-bers of town council, on Wednesday evening, when the president called for the offering of "letters, petitions and memorials" and Clerk Field read the Jollowing letter: "To the President and members of Town Council. Gentlemen: I hereby tender my resignation as a member of your honorable body. H. T. Woodland." A murmur of surprise ptnaj through the council chamber and all •of the members were at a loss to un-derstand the action of Mr. Woodland, ■who is hishly esteemed as a council-man and a citizen. Mr. Bate prompt-ly moved that the letter of resignation be laid over for one month. Mr. Woodland la serving his first term of three years in council and his term will expire on January 1, 1914 and during his service lias been chair .-man of the Railroad Committee and at the last organization of Council was made chairman of this trees and HARRY T. WOODLAND pavements committee. He held this chairmanship during the period im provements WGre being made and the work took up much of his time. Street Chairman Grilled Chairman of the Railroad Commit :tee, Mr. Harrold, reported that his •committee had had a conference with Superintendent Beach, of the Reading Railway Company in regards to build Ing a wall and a fence 'along Washing- -ton street from Harry street to For-rest street tc prevent people from crossing the railroad tracks to so to tin' station. Mr. Beach said the work Involved a large expenditure of money land he would communicate with the •committee after the proposition had been considered by the directors of the railway. The com-mittee expects to receive the com-munication in the near future. Mr. Beach also said that the material has ■been ordered for the repairs to Elm street bridge aid that the repairs will be pushed aioti«. After making Ud> re|K>rt. Mr. Harrold said that he had a very ini] ortant matter to bring be-fore Council and that he had asked Street Commissioner Andrew Collins to be present at the meeting as It con-cerned hi3 actions. Mr. Collins was not present and Mr. Harrold said that he reg;vtted his" absence as he "hat- •ed to bring charges behind a man's back" but under the conditions, he must do so. He said that two planks had brojeon in the Kim street bridge and mado a very dangerous condition which might have cau3ed an accident making Hie borough liable fir heavy damans He aid U a member of the street committee, be notified an -officer to insturct Mr. Collins tD have the bri.lne repaired Immediately but Mr. Collins refused saying that he was instructed to take orders from no one but the chairman, Mr. Hurvey. Mr. Collin's answer was reported to Mr. Harr:>ld and he then secured Wll-lalm Wellington to do the work at an .expense of $3.75. Mr. Harrold censured such action* of the cnalrman of the committe • and the street commissioner anil said if c;uncll is going to stand for such act-iens he will not serve on the commits t.c- ',\v aaked that council take such action that Us recurrence will be Im-possible. Mr. Stemple took a shot at the me-thods of the street chairman and the commissioner. He said last winter, Hector street in front of the bor-ough hall and the Are engine house was ful lof ice ond the gutters were frozen. He asked the commissioner to open the gutters and he refused. The gutters were later opened after the Burgess and Mr. Harrold had tak-en hold of the matter. This subject a-gain aroused Mr. Harrold who stated that a man holding the position of Btreet commissioner should recognize dangerous conditions and . remove them without waiting for instructions and if dangerous conditions are re-ported to nim by any councilman or citizen, he should investigate immed-iately and If prompt action is neces-sary, he should take it. Mr, Williams said the fault may not lay with Mr. Collins but with the com-mittee. He advised the committe to hold a n.eeting and have the chair-man understand that the committee shall carry out the Instruction* of council in the manner decided upon by the majority of the committee. Mr. Marks said that the committee Is not working in harmony and that one man is running the committee. He also stated that the commissioner or any one elese should be expected to take orders from each member of a committee or from each councilman. Mr. Jones, the second member of the street committee, said the fault lieb with the committee. He said dur-ing hia membership there has been but one meeting held by the committee and had meetings been held, two mem bers could annul the orders of one. Mr. Toner said that he was unaware that friction existed in the committee and if the protesting members were dissatisfied with the actions of the fhainnan, they »hould have offered a report to council. The matter was closed for the time being by a motion of Mr. Williams whicli was: That the matter be refer-red to the street committee and that it inform Mr. Collins as to who has authority to give him instructions. A bill lor $119.86 was presented by contractor Little for extra asphalt used on the Harry street paving job above Spring Mill avenue. Mr. Toner asked for information on the bill say-ing that he thought it thoroughly un-derstood that council will have no ex-tras in the present contracts for street work. Mr. Bate said that he made inquiries as to why extra asph-alt was being used and said Mr. Lit-tle informed him that It was under-stood with the street committee to use an extra amount of ashalt as far as Third avenue. Mr. Jones replied that the agree-ment was that extra asphalt was to b-i used from Kim street to Spring Mill avenue and this extra amount was paid for last fall. Mr. Toner said that the agreement is -still being con-tinued and if the street is built in this manner it will bring the cost to about 83 cents per square yard which is more than the cost for the mixed method Mr. Stemple said that council is en-tirely too lax In paying bills and more care should be exercised. He said that some bills have bev?ii paid twice. Mr. Jones made a motion, which carried, that the asphalt matter t>- re-ferred to the street committee and that Mr. Little be informed to carry out his work according to the specifi-cations. On motlcn of Mr Kelly, the bill for extra asphalt was referred to the street committee for investigation and to report at the next meeting of council. Requests and Complaints Mrs. Mary Mason, of West Klin street, -.i.v.n d for a permit to dig a trench In Elm street to lay water pipe into the house. 10.1 Elm street. Last fall she was given a permit to open the street for the purpose of laying a water service, but the water comp-iny refused to make the necessary num-ber of tai-s and has caused her to ask far another permit. Th!> matter was referred to the street committee. Jacob Schnell appeared before council and stated his horse fell on F.-yetto Street, «everai months ago arid was badly Injured. He said the (Continued on Last Page) CONFERENCE DIVIDED INTO TWO DISTRICTS HOLINESS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIA-TION IN CONFERENCE, DIVIDES THEIR CONFERENCE AND EL-ECTS TWO PRESIDING ELDERS. —THE REPORT OF THE CONDI-TION OF THE LOCAL CHURCH. NOTES OF THE CONFERENCE. Instead of electing a presiding eld-er and an assistant as was thought at first to be the course pursued at the annual conference of the Holiness Christian Association now In session in Ebenezer Chape!, in West Consho-hocken, when the time for the elec-tion arrived on Wednesday afternoon, the matter was taken up by the mem-bers and after a lengthy discussion it was the sentiment of those entitled to vote on the question that the confer-ence was entirely too large and that it be divided into two districts and in consequence thereof- this sentiment was transformed into reality and the conference was divided into the Reading and Philadeluhfn restricts. The Reading District is to comprise all of the churches above West Con-shohocken. The Philadelphia District will comprise the churches in West Conshohocken, Philadelphia, New Jer-sey. Delaware and Maryland. Rev. B. F. Watt, the present Presid-ing Elder, has been elected to head the Reading District, while Rev. M. L. Stewart, one of the oldest members of the conference, has been elected to preside over the Philadelphia Dis-trict. Another ruling which has been changed is the one relative to the vis- Its made to the churches in their re-spective district* by the presiding el-ders. ^Heretofore the presiding elder was supposed to hold a quarterly con-ference la each church every three months. This has been changed and the elder Is now compelled to hold only one conference and that is to be held the third month prior to the an-nual conference at which time the delegate' to the conference is elcted. The annual report of Kbenezer Chapel which was read P' »he confer-ence on Tuesday afternoon is as fol-lows: Membership 61 Increase 2 Class Leaders 2 Home Missionary 1 Sunday School:— Officers and teachers 16 Scholars 200 Value of Property $3000.00 Debt 144.00 Treasury for debt 75.00 Raised during year for church Improvement 42.00 Improvement 58.75 Annual -Conference 1.45 Home Missionary 7.71 Presiding Elder 20.50 Evangelistic 23.49 Pastor's pupport 620.00 Current Expense 511.60 Sunday School 531.73 Rev. H. P. Jones, a former pastor of the loMl church, is not in attend-ance at the conference. The former popular Divine has suffered a Blight stroke and was unable to make the journey. 'His many friends here hope that he will soon recover from the ef-fects of Ml illness. Mrs. Bessie Hatcher, one of the most popular evangelists of the AP-soeiation. who resides in Trenton, wus elected conference reported. Mrs Hatchvr, before her conversion, was an -actress and since connecting her-self with the church, has been as ac-tive in her work for Christianity as she was before to please the people who delight in looking over the foot-lights. Mrs. Hatcher built a church at Goldsboro, Md., and cleared it of all debt with In the short space of a few months. She occupied the pulpit herself and personally supervised the finances. The church was admitted to the conference this week and a new pastor will be apoptnted to the charge as Mrs. Hatcher prefers to devote her time to evangelistic work and does not care to -return to the charge. The visitors to the conference are afforded sleeping quarters by the resi-dents of the borough. They receive their breakfast where they lodge but dinner and supper are ser-wl ip the basement of the church which la be-ing supplied by the Ladies Aid Soc-iety of the church. Proceedings of Conference on page 2 VALUABLE HORSE KILLED BY MATE A BALKY COLT BELONGING TO HENDERSON SUPPLEE & SON REFUSED TO PULL AND IN PLUNGING, JUMPS OVER WAG-ON POLE, FALLS AGAINST IT8 MATE AND KILLS IT.—HORSE'S NECK WAS BROKEN. A valuable sorrel horse belonging to Henderson Supplee and Son met with a peculiar accident while ascending the steep grade on Ford street, oppo-site the Odd Fellow's hall In West Conshohocken, about 8:30 o'clock this mor.ilng from which the animal died almost instantly. The team was driven by William Irelan, who has been In the employ of the Supplee firm for many years. Mr. Supplee has had a colt on hiB farm at Port Kennedy for several weeks. The horse has not been work-ed and in consequence has become very fractious. Mr. Supplee decided to work the horse in his feed wagon in order to give him exercise and yes-terday had the animal brought to the Munshower stable at Mechanlcsvllle where the horses used in the mill teams are stabled and instructed the driver to use him.this morning. The coll was hitched up beside a sorrel horse which has been used In the wagon for many years. The trip from the stable -was uneventful al-though the- colt plunged and leaped considerable. As soon as the driver reached the mill he loaded up I.is wagon and start ed across the bridge to deliver some orders in the extreme end of the West Borough. From the time he left the mill the colt refused to act in a quiet manner and when in front of the Odd Fellows' Holl he balked and refused to pull. The driver, who Is a clerer hoiseman, tried every means to gat the balky horse to go but with no avail. After pleading with the animal until patience ceased to be a virtue, he spoke harsh to the colt and he ic-.-ui'd up en his hind legs and trlea to turn round. In doing so he fell against the sorrel horse and knocked It clean off its feet. The horse fell heavily in the gutter striking with great force against the curb white the colt fell on top of It. The sorrel was so badly Injured that it died within a few minutes. It is believed that the animal's neck was broken. After the accident word was sent to the mill and the man who drives the three horses abreast went to the West Side and hitching up one of his horses along side the colt the feed was de-livered. The horse was a valuable one and was prized very highly by its owner. The horse was removed in the dead animal wagon. A CANDIDATE FOR COUNCIL Second Ward Democrats are Urging a Candidate William McAvoy, of the Second ward is being urged by many Demo-crats to come out for the councilman- 1c nomination on the Democratic ticket. Mr. McAvoy is superintendent of the Schuylkill Stone Quarries and has always been active In politics and Interested in borough affairs. He has built a number of the borough streets and is thoroughly conversant with the affairs of the town. His friends believe he would be a strong candidate. MOOSE TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP Have Secured a Dispensation for the Reduction of the Initiation Fee Conshohocken Ixxlgv No. 283, Loyal Order of Moose is going to greatly In-crease Its membership and In order that many may take advantage at the offerings of the order a special dis-pensation has been granted for a re-duction in the initiation fee to $j for a limited time. A meeting for the purpose of dis-cussing the matter will be held at the Home on next Tuesday evening and National director W. G. Woods, who will have charge of the dispensation will be here to attend the meeting and outline the details of the cam-paign. A big attendance of the mem-bers is desired in order that every Moose may be familiar with the oper-ation in the campaign. The Moose is one of the most pros- I>erous orders in the town and has its own home, on East Hector street. The building is nicely and comfort-ably furni.-hed. "THE HOLY CITY" RED MEN RAISE CHIEFS Norristown Tribe Raise the local Chiefs with Impressive ceremonies French Percale 12V4c yard worth 18c. Annie Kelly, 15 First Avenue. Adv. With impressive ceremonies, Min-nie Kawane Tribe No. 198, raised a number of chiefs of Washlta Tribe, in P. O. S. of A. hall, on Saturday even-ing lasL P. S. Wella, of No. 198 was the deputy and the ceremonies were conducted in a splendid manner. The following chiefs were "raised." Sachem, Harry Letlaven; Sen. Sag. William Hodkin; Jr.; Sag. James Wood; Prophet, Kline Ililtner; C. of R., George T. Giles; C. of W., Arthur Caress; K. of W., M. P. Vercoe; San-naps, Lewie Baker and Alex. Young, Warriors, Howard Smith, Joseph Wat-son, Earl Carman and James Davis; Braves, Albert Shore, William Griff-ith, Samuel Canning and Hugh De- Haven; Guards, Charles Herron and Frank Marks. A delightful musical evening was enjoyed, last night, by an audience that filled the Presbyterian church. The occasion was the organ recital and the singing of the sacred cantata "The Holy City." Mr. Roy Martin Boyd played a recital on the pipe or-gan. He played four numbers with consumate skill. The tones of the pipe organ wer brought out In all their beauty and pureness. The cantata wa» a beautiful piec-3 of music. The soloists were In excel-lent voice and the choruses were-in- anti fully sung. The soloists were: Miss Elizabeth Patterson, soprano; Miss Nellie Augusta Messenger, alto; Mr. Lloyd F. Kershner, tenor and Mr, Granviile B. Lane, bass. The members of the chorus were ail local singers and their work was a great credit to themselves and Mr. Boyd, who directed the music. BOY SCOUTS WILL SHOW THEIR SKILL LOCAL TROOP AND VISITORS WILL HOLD A FIELD DAY TO-MORROW AFTERNOON AT THE GOLF GROUNDS.—MANY INTER-ESTING EVENTS WILL BE HELD INCLUDING GIVING FIRST AID TO INJURED. To-morrow will be red letter day for the Boy Scouts of the borough for it is to be their first field day. At 2:30 o'clock, to-morrow afternoon, tie local troop with troops No. 1 and N*. 7 of Norristown, will give a publW demonstration of Heir skill in Bports and what they can do in giving ftr»t aid to the injured. The spurts have been arranged *y Scout Master George GlleB and as-sistant Scout Master Matthew Y*r-cce. The boys have been well drilled and their performance will be very interesting to witness. Arrangements have been made *■ keep the field clear and it is expected a large crowd will attend the sport* which will be held on the Geif gorunds, at West Twelfth avenue. The program Is as follows: Mile re-lay race, potato race, boiling water, lassoing a boy at a distance of 2» feet, making a Are with flint aad steel, first aid to the Injured by troop 7, of Norristown, tilting by troop 1, of Norristown. RECEPTION TO REV. REED This Will Interest Mothers Mother Gray's Sweet Powders Tor Children relieve Feverlshness Head-ache, Bad Stomach, Tethlng Disorders move and regulate :he Bowels and de-stroy worms. They break up Colds In 24 hours. Vsed by mothers for 22 yrs. All Druggists, 25c. Sample *'REE. Ad-dress, A. S. Olmstea.1, LeRoy, N. Y.— adrt. ,-14-4t A splendid reception was tendered Tuesday evening to Rev. A. I. Reed, the new pastor of the Methodist Church. The event was held In the ■assembly room of the edifice and be-sides many members and friends of the church a number of clergymen of the borough were in attendance In-cluding Rev. J. Kennedy Moorhouse, rector of Calvary Church; Rev. J. F. Sheppard, pastor of the Presbyterian Church; Rev. A. J. Davles .pastor ot the Baptist Church; and Rev. J. T. Fox, pastor of tho Lutheran church. An entertainment was given In co-i-ii'- i-tio with the receptio which open-ed with siging by the choir and whicli Included seleclions by the Union Quar-tette, composed of .'ohn Blggard, Wm. Sir —d. Roy Ramey and Alan Ko i, -CT:U ' solo by Warren Thwaite \ ' s bj Ml . S. .1. McLaughlin, / BU H.I V Rlnehart, Mtea Sa:a Tr ; art . ■ n.. a For- •: (■■ . tf. by V B. ' -Iv-ai.i Y. II- lc and ill nn'.i VTbilc; elo< etionary selections by Alan ICoth. U tl- coa-cluaion of the enter) lot . nt scalabil-ity reigned -and refreshuii i ! wei • served in the basement. All of the ie present bfor departure extended fereet ing? to Rev. A. I. Reed. MATTHEW P. VERCOE The Norristown troop givea a very interesting exhibition In its first ale drill, which is the most Important event of the day. The tilting match, which Is sport so ancient that it is again new, will also be an attractive feature of the program. The local troop, under the direction of George Giles, has made big stride* In membership and has been well trained In the sports. Just what they can do will be shown the public te-morrow afternoon. Ladies Can Wear Shoes one size smaller by using Allen's foot Ease, the antiseptic powder for swol-iHouse and street dresses, sizes 34 len, tender, aching feet It makes to 50. )1 to |2.50. Annie Kelly, 15 First Avenue Adv. Who-Ray. What-Ray? Why—J. B. Ray, the Jeweler, Agent for Rockford Watches. walking a delight relieves corns and bunions of all pain PI a gives rest and comfort. Sold every" here, 25c. Don't accept any -substitute. Sample FREE. Address, Allen S. Olnstead, LeRoy, N. Y.—Adv. 3-11-4L THE RELIEF FUND A meeting of the Relief Committee la dharge of the dolleltion of funds for the Flood Sufferers in Ohio and Indi-ana, held a meeting on Tuesday ev-ening and authorized the treasurer, Mr. iH. C. Jones, to forward Consa*- hocken's contribution to the Red Cross Society. The fund will not be closed until every one who desires, has the opportunity to contribute. Coa ti T'MII am . may be sent to Mr. Jones direct or to either of the banks. .Mr. Jones reports the following contributions: Amount previously acknow-ledged 1,07«.W Washlta Tribe No. 53 lO.ot Penn Club 30.M Dr. George T. Lukens 5.H /. Wood & Bros. Co 60.M Balligomingo Bap. Church 13.13 Gulph Christian Church 20.*e Total $l,194.l§ In addition to the above mentioned contributions, Mr. H. Klelnman haa contributed and sent to the Red Cros* oe box of clothlnu?, valued at $15.M. Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil is the best remedy for that often fatal disease— croup. It has been used with succee*. in our family for eight years.—Mrs. L. Whiteacre, Buffalo, N. Y. For a mild easy action of the bowel* try Doan's regulets a modern laxative 25c at all stores- |
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