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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1902
Page
9
The sermon urged reliance on the cross of Christ as central to salvation and God’s love. It argued divinity must enter humanity to redeem mankind and warned against worship of wealth as nations drift toward mammon, noting labor and capital tensions and looming calamity without divine intervention.
Jones Avenue Baptist preacher Dr Willam Holtzclaw urged worshipers to value righteousness over riches quoting Psalms and Luke. He argued wealth tempts pride and neglect of salvation, citing biblical examples from Egypt to Nazareth and stressing steward responsibility for wealth and talent.
Pastor S S B Moore spoke at the First Christian church on Christian Union. He urged unity, citing Bible knowledge, rising personal responsibility, the Endeavor movement, union revival services, foreign missions, and the prayer for God’s will to prevail. He warned against sectarianism and urged believers to work toward unity.
The Universalist W W McGlauffin delivered both morning and night sermons on Christian doctrine. He argued heaven is not only post mortem but can be known on earth through righteousness peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, urging repentance and inner possession of heavenly virtue as the path to heaven.
A speaker urges restraint on church spending and questions why vast wealth concentrates in the United States while missions receive little. He cites rising national wealth from 1890 to 1900, compares money spent on amusements and liquor with missions funds, and condemns lavish home church costs, urging timely foreign evangelism before God withholds blessings.
The Benevolent Protective Order of Elks at Atlanta lodge held a memorial service yesterday afternoon in the Austell building. Dr. David Marx offered the opening prayer. Rev. Sam W. Small gave the eulogy. W. L. McGill presided as exalted ruler as about 500 attendees, with Matthewson's Orchestra providing music and remarks by W. Wisinska on the order's principles.
Dr A R Holderby of Moore Memorial church preached on spreading the gospel urging Americans to fund foreign missions. He denounced world extravagance and church music as misspent, insisting the church must awaken and send light and truth to nations in darkness. He cited biblical prophecy and urged valuing souls, loyalty to Christ, and generosity to share the gospel globally.
The West End Christian Church children led by Mrs. Rogers sang during the Sunday afternoon prison chapel service. Mrs. Ball gave a solo while the chaplain delivered a ten minute sermon on love, sacrifice, and service, urging that happiness comes through selfless love like Christ.
Philadelphia December 7 Dr William K Keene eminent surgeon says knowledge from animal experiments saved Midshipman Aiken in Annapolis. He writes to Senator Gallinger urging support for vivisection citing the 1902 skull opening case and precise localization of brain centers to treat head injuries.
Captain Evan P. Howell entertained incoming 1903 Atlanta council members at his Gordon Street West End home Saturday night. Attendees included alderman elects and councilmen elect from wards one through seven. The event had no political aims, just a chance to become acquainted before the new terms begin. Also noted are holiday book notices and a playful literary exchange referencing classic poets.
The remains of the late Rev. W. C. Norman of Durham, who died suddenly in Wilmington, were sent to Lexington N C for interment. Accompanying him were Rev. E. M. Shamburger J. H. Southgate and J. G. Brown. Norman, 55, was a native of Caswell county. Funeral services in Lexington are set for Tuesday morning.
In the Philippines strict looting orders frame a Manila outskirts scene. A lieutenant spots four privates peering under a piazza and, after questioning, discovers two stolen chickens the soldiers say they merely tried to catch. Dixie Wolcott notes the moment in Warner's Magazine.
A fragmented Rome Georgia story details a swindler’s arrest and the local department pursuing charges. J Helm is cited as an authority figure, with the piece noting he hopes for no further prosecutions and the man’s credentials and licensing are referenced in relation to the ongoing case.
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