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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1908

Page

9

Worth of a Boy sermon at Trinity Methodist

Dr. James W. Lee preached on The Worth of a Boy praising education for American youth. He used Theodore Roosevelt as an example and argued boys reflect the nation, urging investment in schooling over wealth, warning neglect harms future civilization. The talk included a mathematical metaphor and a call to mold raw material into strong, educated citizens.

Trinity Methodist James W. Lee Roosevelt Covington Georgia Theodore Martha Holland America Granta Lee Turkey China Persia United States C.B Sil Theodore Roosevelt United States of America Charse Socrates Flaw Acistot Demontfenes Greece Caesar Rome Paul Paw Apollos Cephas Chris Christ Hfe Andrew J. Richie Blue Ridge Corna Oglethorpe Hoke Smith Ricnis Saul of Vargas Gamates Eurupe Count Rymford Watt Angina Waban Wesley Chour Tennyson Wollson Bell Tesla

Many Committee Meetings Across City This Week

Several council committees schedule sessions this week with no major items expected. The ordinance and police committees meet Tuesday afternoon, the tax committee Wednesday, claims Thursday, and streets Friday afternoon. Board of health gathers Friday afternoon. Buy non-convict brick. Hoop.

Ordinance Police Council Tax Board of Health

Strong crowd hears C W Ruth at Indian Springs holiness camp

By Garncott Quillian Flovilla Georgia August 9 one of the strongest sermons ever delivered at the Indian Springs holiness camp ground Rev C W Ruth spoke on Entire Sanctification to an audience estimated between three and five thousand. He argued against objections to holiness and said temptations remain for holy people. An altar call followed with many seeking salvation and full sanctification.

Garncott Quillian Flovilla Indian Springs Holiness Camp Ground C. W. Ruth J. L Willams Indian Springs Camp Ground George W. Mathews Savannah South Georgia J. T. Brasher Samuel Chadwick London Dr. Bounds Washington J. M. 4Ilenn Charle D. Tilman

King Edward to Visit Marienbad and Europe

King Edward will depart tomorrow for his annual visit to Marienbad, pausing en route to meet Emperor Willem at Cronberg and Emperor Francis Joseph at Isobel. Sir Charles Hardinge will accompany the king on diplomatic missions, signaling a broader discussion of British policy with the two emperors during the dignitary’s travel.

London King Edward Marienbad Edward Willem Cronberg Prunala Francis Joseph Isobel Austria Charles Hardinge Foreign Office Edoward

Reverend Rowlett Preaches at Unitarian Church in Merkel

The Rev John M Rowlett of Merkel Texas delivered a Sunday 11 oclock sermon at the Unitarian Church of Our Father to a large audience. His topic God and the Good Things of Life stressed God as everywhere and unchanging. He argued natural laws reflect divine activity and denied miracles, urging belief in an infinite, omnipresent God guiding all nature and life.

Merkel Texas John M. Rowlett Unitarian Church of Our Father God Universa Carlyle Chld Constanly

Prosperity Congress to Meet in New York City

Prosperity congress for commercial travelers will meet in New York City on Friday and Saturday under the Travelers Protective Association and the United Commercial Travelers. The event aims to foster national confidence and optimism. Saturday is designated Prosperity Day by the Woman's section of New York State urging employers to hire more workers.

New York City New York Interstate Prosperity Congress Travelers’ Protectivespeciation United Commerceial Travelers Woman's We of New York State

Messervy Arrest Sheds Light on Check Case

New York police held John D Mesgervy a youth of about 18 described as John D McMahon, secretary to Congressman George Legate, of Charleston BC, after a check transaction at a local hotel. He was in police court in 1000 bail, hearing adjourned to Tuesday while communications with Charleston and Washington are pursued. Authorities say he may be the son of a prominent Charleston man.

New York John D. Mesgervy John D. McMahon George 8. Legate Charleston B.C Washington Messervy

Skater on Stilts At Rink Tonight In Atlanta

Professor H A Simmons renowned stiltskater makes his Atlanta debut at St Nicholas auditorium tonight. His act features difficult stilts skating plus novelty tricks and fancy routines. He will perform every evening this week and at matinees after today.

H. A. Simmons Atlanta St. Nicholas Auditorium Simmons

Macon Suburbs Rapidly Add Homes For Families

Macon suburbs like Vineylite Napier Heights Western Heights South Macon and North Highlands see rapid housing growth as October approaches. Builders plan and partially complete dozens of residences, shifting from rents to home purchases. Local businessmen note Macon has more new houses per population than any Georgia city, signaling a housing boom.

Brown Meson Isason Macon Napier Heights Western Heights South Macon North Highlands Busineay Georgia

Germany to protect Liberia from aggression

Berlin discusses Liberia with United States to safeguard independence and seek arbitration pacts with Great Britain France and Germany. Liberia seeks German aid to counter French Ivory Coast incursions and British headholder interests, while US aid is possible in other ways.

Berlin United States Foreign Office State Department Washington Liberia Messia Gibson Carsen Dunbar Great Britain France Germany African Republic Root Tria Ivory Coast Algo Sierra Leone

Prohibition Party Meeting in Atlanta Tonight

The national Prohibitionists will hold a mass meeting at the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church in Atlanta tonight at 8 o'clock. James A. Gordon, state secretary, calls all supporters to hear Columbus Convention reports and discuss party business ahead of the November election.

National Prohibitioniats of Atanta Presbyterian Church Whitehall Street Whitehall Terrace James A. Gordon Atlanta National Prohibition Party Columbus

Augusta Baseball Player Arrested for Larceny Charge

Augusta Georgia reports a player accused of stealing two suitcases of clothes from Third Baseman McMahon and a gold watch from McLauren. He was arrested in Chester, D C yesterday and transported to Augusta to stand trial for larceny.

Augusta Agur McMahon McLauren Chester D. C

Seven corpses taken out after Austrian factory collapse

Seegedin Austria August 9 A thunderstorm over the town caused a large factory to collapse burying many workmen. A hemp factory under construction remained upright and a tall chimney collapsed onto a partially built heating house where about 100 workers were employed. Seven dead and thirteen wounded removed. a woman delivering lunch to two workers also perished.

Seegedin Austria

Hartwell And Lawrenceville Social Notes Amid Travels

Hartwell sees Mrs. Mary Craft Ward depart for a year abroad to study piano with Brenau College ties. numerous local guests and visits across Hartwell and nearby towns mark a bustling social scene. In Lawrenceville, families return from Turin and Atlanta. engagements, visits, and camp meeting plans fill social calendars with many named residents and nearby events.

Hartwell Mary Craft Ward Germany Mountain City Miss Brooks Boston Margaret Peapody Miss Peabody Miles Nina Thompson Annie May Page Lucy Johnson Bowman, Ga George Sewell Clark Ll. K. Baumgardner Greenville

Gainesville Preparing For Agricultural Society

Gainesville readies to host the sixty-second annual Georgia State Agricultural Society convention on August 12–13. Mayor Rudolph Isaacs appeals for citizen support, urging cordial reception, vigilant committees, and attendance at business sessions, with events at city hall and Chattahoochee Park pavilion.

Rudolph Isaacs State Association Gainesville State Agricultural Society Rudolph Hap Georgia State Agricultural Society Chactahooches Park Galneaville

Trusty Escapes in Rome Floyd County Camp

Joe Wilson a Floyd county chain gang trusty escaped yesterday afternoon from Rome Georgia area and was recaptured near Six Mile Station by W K Holmes. A scuffle occurred as Holmes disarmed Wilson who carried a gun before his return to the camp.

Rome Joe Wilson Floyd County Six-Mile Station W. K. Holmes Holmes

Cheap Round Trip Getaway Atlanta to Jacksonville

Fare from Atlanta to Jacksonville and back for five days, leaving Thursday August 20 in the afternoon via Southern Railway. Tickets valid on any train returning. Five day limit. Moderate coaches and sleeping cars available for the journey.

Atlanta Jacksonville Atlanta & P. m Southern

Watson and Hardwick to Speak at Jackson Progress Picnic

Special from Griffin Ga August 9 Hon Thomas E Watson popularist candidate for president and Hon Thomas W Hardwick congressman from the tenth district have accepted invitations to address the correspondents picnic of the Jackson Progress near Jackson on Friday August 28 It will be one of the biggest days in Bulks county history unless all goes wrong

Jackson Progress Griffin T&pecial Thomas E. Watson Thomas W. Hardwick Cr Gressman Tenth Jackson Bults County

Fire Company to Be Heard in Rome Court

In Rome Georgia the Rainbow Fire Company case will be heard on its merits before Judge Joses Wright on August 26. City Attorney Numnaiy, for the mayor and council, demurred to the volunteers suit and asked dismissal, a move overruled by the judge. J. W. Maddox, G. F. Maddox, and Denny & Harris presented an amendment that was admitted.

Rome Rainbow Fire Company Joses Wright Numnaiy J. W G. F. Maddox Denny & Harris

Bark John Ssyan Damaged in Delaware Waters

The bark John Swan bound for New York from Jacksonville passed up the coast and lost foremast main topmast and other spars. The vessel was in tow of the Prudence as salvage efforts began in Delaware Breakwater in August.

John Delware Breakwater Del John Swan Jacksonville New York Iva Prudence

Why Pay Rent With $8 Per Month Home Investment

An ad promotes purchasing a home by paying $8.00 per thousand in monthly installments. It claims no fees, promises lower payments than rent, and notes a $3,000 home would cost $24.00 monthly until fully paid. The offer urges readers to call and invest.

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