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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1913

Page

6

MEN OF TODAY LIVING LONG AS METHUSELAH AT CHURCH

Dor H Walker spoke at First Presbyterian in a series on Modern Meetings in Patriarchal Picturea comparing Methuselahs lifespan to modern longevity. He urged efficiency in life and church work, citing Paul and Timothy to urge wholehearted dedication beyond wealth.

Methusalah Dor Hush K. Walker First Presbyterian Church Methusalem Tulay Methausalen Walker Wei Christ Paul Timothy

Baptist Ministers Welcome New Pastor at Highland Park Church

The Highland Park church installed Rev. N. B. O'Bailey as pastor in a recognition service. Rev. B P. Robertson led the event with welcome talks from Dr. Jenn F. White Dr. J. B. Purner and others. A large congregation heard a song service led by Prof. A A Lyon and Mrs. Pritchard Jones as O'Kelley begins his tenure.

Highland Park

Elks Dance Planned By Atlanta Lodge No. 78

Atlanta Lodge No 78 BP OE announces a monthly dance at the ball room on Mast fils street Tuesday evening for members and their ladies. Dances have been popular and will continue through winter with expected large attendance, strictly for members and their escorts per order rules.

Atlanta O. E Mast Fils Street Order

Teachers Form Bulloch County Association In Statesboro

Bulloch County teachers organized a county association after a two day institute in Statesboro. Ninety three teachers attended the sessions as the board of education showed strong interest. Professor F. B. Uahrr was elected president with J. H. St. Clair as vice president and Jessie Mikell as secretary.

Statesboro Prer Bo RL Omt Hullech County, Schools Ingtheute Seaston Ateshora Board of Education Bulloch County Teachers’ Association Bb. Uahrr Stateshore Institut J. H. St. Clair Missa Jessie Mikell

Jellico Lump Price at Piedmont Coal Company

The Piedmont Coal Company lists Jellico Lump at $4.75 with contact via Both Phones M. 3648.

Jellico Lump Piedmont Coal Company

New Texas Senator Talks of Old Days in Georgia

Colonel R A Johnston of Sandersville GA and Houston TX is named the junior Texas senator after Bailey's departure. The 62 year old veteran recalls early life in Georgia, service in the Civil War, and his rise from Savannah Morning News to Houston Post editor in chief and Democratic Party leader. He discusses early journalism days with Joe Harris and Bainbridge roots, plus his 1900 Democratic National Committee tenure and Pacific path to public life.

Texas Georgia John Corrigan Washington R. A. Johnston Sandersville Houston Tex Bailey Colquitt Morris Sheppard Johnston Democratic National Committee Peachtree Creek Raleigh Joe Harris Uncle Remus Savannah Morning News Houston Post Houston Publishing Company Democratic Journal of Bainbridge Southern Army Jack Brown Fifty-ninth Georgia Infantry Macon Atlanta Charles A. Culberson Associated Press Senator Dalley Senator Johnston Bacon Sherman Peachtree Road Savannah White W. T. Thompson Major Jones Mary EB. Parsons Jacksonville Fla Crorkett Corsicana Austin Austin Statesman Colonel Johnston

Reforms Planned in Finance Sheet

City finance reform aims to open hearings from 2 pm to 6 pm, then 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday, with heads of departments presenting pleas for appropriations. Humphrey and Goldsmith project a sheet over 6 million dollars, excluding moral obligation funds. Open sessions will admit reporters. future revenue is ignored. a Capital City Club dinner highlighted harmony.

W. G. Humphrey Humphrey Goldsmith Capital City Club

Love and labor reform sermon at Central Presbyterian

Dr. Dunbar Ogden spoke to a large crowd on the capital and labor problem at Central Presbyterian church. He urged applying biblical love and treat others as you wish to be treated to improve conditions for workers, saying Christianity must mean aiding all in need. His talk was the second in a series on Social Messages of the Bible, with the next message to address a new topic.

Dunbar Ogden Central Presbyterian Church Ogden

Fifth Regiment Tournament Brings Brilliant Spectacle

The Fifth Regiment Military Tournament promises a spectacular two night display at the Auditorium Armony with soldiers from multiple nations in brilliant uniforms. Nations will be represented as flags unfold and national airs played by the Seventeenth regiment band. Proceeds fund costs for the Fifth regiment to travel to Washington for the inaugural parade. tickets on sale at Daniels Brothers.

Fifth Regiment England Germany Spain Russia Confederate States of America United States Seventeenth Regiment N. G Seventeenth United States Infantry Old Guard Marist Cadets Georgia Military Academy Eleventh United States Cavalry Fort Oglethorpe Brookwood Hunt Club

Possum Post Denounced by Georgia Rural Carrier

Washington reports a Georgia rural carrier F. T. Deason from Irwinton denounces the Possum post. He recalls a contract to carry mail three times daily for 819 dollars yearly, notes loss of express business and small packages, and laments needing to haul livestock and farming implements by mail under new rules.

Georgia Rural John Corrigan, Jr Washington Georgia F. T. Deason Irwintons McIntyre Irwinton Express Mall Congress

Broadening Summer School scope in Athens Georgia

Athens Gea January 12 Special Yesterday evening in the chancellor's office the board of directors of the summer school held its annual meeting. The full board including Chancellor Barrow State School Superintendent Brittain and other university and state officials discussed expanding the program. The term opens June 30 and closes August 2. A plan to hold a conference of school superintendents from Georgia during the summer session was approved. The board also passed a resolution to seek state board approval for summer school licensing examinations for teachers.

Athens Achogi CC. Barrow M. I. Brittain Atlanta T. J. Wooster School of Education A. M. Soule State College of Agriculture Snelling University Pound State Normal School Georgia State Board of Education

Corn Club Bulletin Ready for Distribution

The annual bulletin of the Boss' Corn club work from Georgia State College of Agriculture is issued and available free by application at Athens. It recaps the year's work, lists prize-winners by county with crop yields, and includes a 100-bushel county map. Tributes from President Soule Chancellor Barrow and State Superintendent Brittain accompany illustrations of club activities.

Athens Boss’ Corn Club Georgeia State College of Agriculture Andrew M. Soule David C. Barrow Brittain Corn Club Legion of Honor Ita J. Phil Campbell State College of Agriculture

Body of Wiliam D. Keene Resting in Columbus

The remains of William D. Keene who died in Atlanta early today arrived in Columbus, his longtime home. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at his brother James A. Keene’s residence. Keene formerly supervised the Columbus Railroad and was known for a notable record as a locomotive engineer.

Columbus Wiliam D. Keene Atlanta James A. Keene Keene Columbus Railroad Company Hla Herolen

Pretty Alabama Bride Won By Chief Yeoman

Ernest C. Vinson, chief yeoman at the local Navy recruiting station, and Miss Frances Callier of Fort Deposit Ala were married Sunday afternoon at Central Baptist Church by Dr C A Ridley. The ceremony followed a two state journey and a quiet gathering due to a recent death in Vinson family. Mr and Mrs Vinson will reside at 261 Whitehall street in Atlanta.

Ernest C. Vinson United States Navy Frances Caller Fort Daposit Ala C. A. Ridley Central Baptist Church Callier Arived Atlanta W. C. Weaver Mr. Vinson

Thomasville Opens Y M C A Building Dedication

Thomasville Ga January 12 dedicatory services for the new Young Men s Christian association building drew a large crowd. W Woods White of Atlanta delivered an engaging address on YMCA work while a male quartet and the Thomasville band provided music. J W Read state secretary attended.

Thomasville Young Men's Christian Association W. Woods White Atlanta J. W. Read

Castro Getting Tired of Being Detained

New York January 12 Cipriand Castre former president of Venezuela awaits a decision by the immigration board on his entry as an undesirable alien. He spent Sunday on Ellis Island with only his valet Torragose remaining nearby. General Castro, described as stormy petrel of South America, has been detained at Ellis Island since arrival from France. A writ of habeas corpus was dismissed by Judge Holt.

New York Cipriand Castre Venezuela Immigration Board Castro Ellis Island South America Alfred Torregroese Torregrossa Feneral Bilis Island France United States Holt

Rev Bob Jones Crusades Stir Scranton with Civic Action

Scranton residents rally behind evangelical crusade led by Rev Bob Jones as union meetings target alcohol and vice. City leaders fund a $10,000 detective effort and urge Jones to remain for ongoing reform. Daily crowds reach about 8,000 with 500 converts claimed and a mass meeting planned for Sunday in the auditorium.

Scranton Bob” Jones Robert Wilson Bob Jones Pittsburg Evangelist Great Auditorium

Engineer Falls Into Pit Kills Seaboard Worker

Savannah, Ga, January 12. Faule H. Padgett, engineer for the Seaboard Air Line, residing in Savannah, was instantly killed at the Cogge & C. railroad terminal today when he stumbled and plunged head first into a repat pit. Neck broken.

Savannah Faule H. Padgett Seaboard Air Line Cogge, & C Ag -Brokon

Autos Stealing Sand Says Street Car Men

Automobilists in Atlanta are blamed for skidding sand off tracks after Saturday mist and rain left a slime on car rails. Georgia Railway and Power sand cars patrolled the lines but tires quickly removed the sand, hindering travel and dangerous on grade switches. Motormen complained and urged fines for motorists who speed on tracks.

Automobilista of Atlanta Georgia Railway and Power Company

Underwood Typewriter Office Offers Skilled Stenographers

The Underwood Typewriter office can furnish high grade stenographers. Contact Miss Hitt by phone for service and rates.

Underwood Typewriter

Mrs Lynch Dies After Long Illness in Atlanta

Julie Lynch widow of Count Peter Lynch aged 70 died at 94 Trinity avenue after a long illness. She lived in Atlanta fifty-two years save Civil War exile to Nashville. Funeral Tuesday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with burial at Oakland Cemetery beside her husband. Surviving: seven daughters and one son Councilman Thomas I. Lynch, plus a brother Matthew Rice. Born in Dublin County Ireland. maiden name Julia Rice. The Baldwin Superior Court opens January term tomorrow led by Judge James B. Park. Underwood Typewriters available for rent at 52 North Broad Street.

Julie Church of the Immaculate Conception Father Kennedy Oakland Cemetery John Ke, Murphy Robert O’donnelly John Morris Henry T. Connally Steve BR. Johnston John N. Matone John Gatins James Williamgen Harry Holland C. A. Thor

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