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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1913
Page
6
Dr. Dunbar Ogden of Central Presbyterian delivered a student service sermon about Foolish Sing. He warned against profanity gambling intemperance and impurity as roads to death and as affronts to the Eternal King.
Rev E H Proctor of First Congregational Church preached on the Widow's Mite urging a definite portion of earnings be set apart for God with at least one tenth. He argued true giving is quality over quantity and that stewardship requires dedicating a portion of all wealth to divine use.
Ryda Prussia reports sixteen miners killed by a sudden mine fire. The blaze broke out unexpectedly. it was suppressed after emergency response.
Rev Frederick A Ling of the First Universalist Church urges public health reform and education on tuberculosis. He cites 1912 Atlanta deaths and argues for open air living, clean water and sanitation, and early treatment, detailing prevention steps and the need for public clinics and anti tuberculosis efforts.
Robert Hilliard visits Detective Burns in New York to gather local color for The Argile Cage. He wanders a busy, paneled office maze behind private wires and a bustling staff, glimpsing fingerprint work, photograph development, and the Burns agency’s guard against counterfeiters. In a twist, Burns reveals no handcuffs for the last act trick.
The Big Brothers Committee appointed by the Atlanta Elks starts active work this week with the children's court. Members S Albricht, Un 8. Wildauer and John J. Rinmon will help place boys in employment and guide their path to success. The movement originated in Hammond Indiana and has won support from local Elks as the city prepares for an extended trial.
The Griffin Ludge No. 80 Knights of Pything held its annual election on December 1 with J. B. Thaxton selected as chancellor commander and W. J. Hines as vice chancellor. I. W. McLeroy was named master of work and LW. McLeroy keeper of records and seal. J. A. Sprayberry became master-at-arms, A. Mintz liner guard, W. P. Bowden outer guard, J. B. Johnson master of exchequer, and G. Merck, J. Bowden and LW. McLeroy named trustees.
An impressive ceremony at St Paul's Methodist church installed the board of trustees and new stewards led by pastor Dr BF Fraser. A large congregation attended as Fraser urged renewed church work and Christmas charity through a "white gift" campaign to aid needy families.
An advertisement asks what could be a more useful Christmas gift than Kryptek bifacets in mothers or fathers frames. It references Aak Jno. L. Moore & Sons at 42 North Broad Street, inviting inquiry about these lenses.
Relief committee of the Anti Tuberculosis association led by Mrs H H Hale reports broad church support across Atlanta. Sunday collections from Protestant Catholic Jewish and Negro churches funded care for tuberculosis patients and a free clinic. Collections also noted for Sunday schools with badges and strong public interest. Funds from Sunday schools to aid poor children with tuberculosis and clinic support were allocated.
Macon Georgia December 7 Special The plan to transfer appointing power from the mayor to the chiefs of police and fire departments promises a heated council debate this week Alderman Mays resolution will be considered Mayor Stith expects a veto if the measure passes Chief of Police Eiley opposes the shift while Fire Chief Miller favors it and would dismiss some officers tied to Miller's ouster four years ago Other business includes election of four city physicians and a report on a new license tax ordinance affecting near beer saloons.
Columbus Ga December 7 Special The Georgia Show Case company will keep its sixty man workforce intact and resume manufacturing immediately in temporary quarters after a fire destroyed the plant All books and papers were saved The company led by president J Edgar Britt plans a large modern fixture plant to replace the burned factory
An advertisement touts Grave’s tonic as a general tonic with quinine and other ingredients. It claims to drive out ailments, enrich the blood, and build up the whole system, urging readers to try the product.
The Tabernacle Baptist and Second Baptist congregations in Macon Georgia voted to merge and build a large church midway on Second Street. Committees will be named to oversee construction. Rev TF Callanweay, recently called to Tabernacle from Second, will pastor both until the merger is completed.
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