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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1909

Page

5

Laymen to Meet AE Birmingham Laymen's Missionary Movement in South

The Laymen's Missionary Movement of the Presbyterian Church plans a Birmingham convention February 14 18 to discuss lay participation and funding for world mission. Leaders including J B White and William Ellis will speak as Southern and Northern denominations pledge representation and support. Delegates expected range from one to two thousand from Presbyterian churches across the South and beyond.

Birmingham Ala United States South Presbyterian Church American City New York Presbyterian Basic Free General Convention Southeastern Tarif Association Aouthern Andrmingham Glenn North Carolina States Canada J. Bosi White Christendom W. J. Bryan J. Campbell White Leymen's Missionary Movement Mr. White Bouth Fmen Southern Presbyterian Church Philadelphia Wiliam T. Ellis Ajao Mey

In Memory of Lincoln Eulogy to Lincoln Calling

Washington January 2 A special session of the house of representatives will be held at a. o'clock on February 4 for the delivery of eulogies on the life character and public service of Abraham Lincoln.

Lincoln Washington House of Representatives Aundar Abraham Lincoln

Distinctive wedding gifts from our art rooms

A selection from our decorative art collection offers uncommon tasteful choices for wedding gifts. Winged Victory Cupid and Psyche Hermes Diana statues illustrate the variety, with many decorative pieces in the Art Rooms providing delightful options for couples seeking distinctive tokens.

Cupid Psyche Hermes Diana

Do You Know This Man Identified by No One

An Atlanta mystery man, deaf with a grizzled beard, clothing from the moonstins country, carries tin boxes and smokes a pipe. Found by a city warden, placed in the alms house then police custody. Attempts to identify him via auctioneer Leo Fresh and expert W F Crusselle failed. He imitates hunters, makes shoes, signs he sews his own clothes, cannot read. Associated Charities seeks home or care plan, fearing fraud or shock.

Atlanta Associated Charities Regilar Georgia Evang Leo Fresh W. F. Crusselle Tates Jon Logan Little Fock Little Rock Elena Beauty Steele Hyw

Missionary Institute Set by Atlanta Methodists

The Atlanta district of the North Georgia Conference will hold a missionary institute at Trinity church on Wednesday and Thursday. Speakers include Dr J T Daven and Dr W R Lam who will address lay leaders and members about mission work from biblical origins to modern achievements. The event precedes the Interdenominational home mission convention in early February, with emphasis on lay participation and upcoming discussions.

The Missionary Institute of Atlanta North Georgia W. R. Lam Nashville Institute

Boys on Rampage in Montgomery Police Custody

In Montgomery Alabama on January 23 a group of boys is in police hands for alleged thefts from an arms store a saloon and a church. Pocket knives recovered and officers expect to locate more loot. Accused youths include Roy Dickerson Clarence Sherman Charley Smith Marvin Compton Robert Edwards and Homer Lunceford all under 8 with noted city reputations.

Montgomery Ala Roy Dickerson Clarence Sherman Charley Smith Marvin Compton Robert Edwards Homer Lunceford

Oat crop outlook boosts Columbia county and neighbors

In Appling Ga January 23 inspection notes report oats acreage the largest in two decades with substantial reduction in cotton area ahead. Farm labor more available than in years past as farmers push winter work to aid a record diverse crop and offset 1908 losses from low cotton prices.

Columbia Appling Jennery

Danny Scots to Honor Poet Burns Banquet at Aragon Hotel

The Burna Cub of Atlanta marks Burns anniversary with a two-part event. A 7:50 p.m. club meeting at the Aragon hotel will elect officers and address routine business. The 8:30 p.m. banquet in the Aragon dining room features toasts, haggis, and a program celebrating Robert Burns.

Atlanta John A. Cameron Aragon Hotel Arawon

Reverend D. J. Myrick Dies at 52 in College Park

Reverend D. J. Myrick, longtime Methodist minister and cousin to Bishop Warren A. Candler, died yesterday at College Park at age 52 after an injury ended his pastoral work in Fairburn. He leaves daughter Mrs. Schossler of College Park and was buried in College Park Cemetery after services at the College Park Methodist Church led by Bishop Warren A. Candler.

College Park Myrick North Georgia Schossler Bishop Myrick Americus The Times-Recorder Warren Candler Asa G. Candler Fairburn

Apartment House Sold for 3500 in Canton Transfer

The Florence, a three story six suite apartment on Porter Place, changed hands yesterday from W E Worley to J W Wenn of Canton Georgia for 3500. This is its second sale in two years with rising value, reflecting Atlanta central property gains as transfers stay frequent.

Tia Wiorence Slegant Porter Place WH Worley Wilter Moore New York City J. W. Wenn Canton Florence Atlanta

Dr Elkin Buys Peachtree Lot for 28 000 Frontage 100 Feet

Dr W Elkin buys Peachtree Street lot No 233 from BM Grant Co for 28000 dollars about 446 67 per front foot. The 100 by 100 foot property lies between Cain and Harakeets and will host a modern building on completion. Elkin plans a substantial redevelopment on the 100 foot frontage though specifics and date are not known. The deal underscores Peachtree Street real estate value and Atlanta’s suburban expansion pace.

W. @. Elkin BM. Grant & Co J. F. Burke Peachtree St Bikig Neww Investment Peachtree Strait Cain Harakeets Faturn Eikin Mostern Peachtree Street Avants Teal Estate Tielnees Atlanta Peachtree

Strike at Manila Sends Sailors to Fight for Wages

The strike in Manila on January 8 involves cogsmen and boat crew demanding higher wages and shorter bows. They press ship owners for concessions as shipping services falter amid the unrest.

Manila Mente Harty

Bank Clearings Rise in Atlanta On Daily and Weekly Basis

Clearings in Atlanta show steady gains both daily and weekly compared with last year. Daily clearings reached 896 268 87 dollars versus 848 320 79 last year, an increase of 47 048 068. For the week ending yesterday, clearings totaled 541 188 42 dollars against 1 830 174 29 a year ago, up 161 012 35.

Atlanta Clearing Houses Association

Statewide Good Roads Plan In Louisiana

Governor Sanders launches a coordinated effort with parish leaders to promote a state wide good roads program. The scheme offers state engineers to prepare estimates and convict labor to complete planned road sections, funded by parishes sharing the fundamental cost. Also a regional ad copy promotes Uncle Remus’s Home Magazine and a Martin Eden serial with premium offers.

Louisia Baton Rouge Cha Atata Sanders W. W. Heard State Board of Control Louisiam Board of State Engineers State Board of Engineers

The Possum Song Rendered at Taft Bangeet

A bawdy minstrel piece by Dr. James W. Lee titled The Possum Song celebrates hunting and carving possum meat. Lyrics describe meat prep, cooking, and serving methods with repeated refrain Carve him ter de heart reflecting humor and regional dialect.

James W. Lee

Wendling to deliver lecture on R. E. Lee

George R. Wendling, famed orator, will lecture on R. E. Lee The Idea of the South in this city under the Alkahest Lyceum System for 80 cent admission. Proceeds aid the Juvenile Protective Association youth facility near Athens Georgia.

Alkahest Lyceum Juvenile Protective Association George R. Wendling R. EL. Lee Wendling Stonewall Jackson Lee Robert KE. Lee Wids Galiles Jackson County Georgia Athens Atlanta Kimball House James le Anderson Callaway Crawford Jaskoon Cosmos Chub Washington, D. C Troy Aja

Justice Found Guilty In Ambush Shooting Case

Rome Ga January 25 Special Will Justice was found guilty in Froyd superior court of assault with intent to murder for shooting Miss Mollie Holbrook and Joe Davis from ambush near Turner's Bend while they traveled on a buggy last fall. He was sentenced to twelve months in the chain gang or a $500 fine. The defense plans a motion for a new trial.

Miss Holbrook Rome Will Justice Froyd Superior Court Snsault Justice Misa Mollie Holbrook Joe Davis Turner's Bend Roma Counaal Defansé Trist

Bank officials elected for three Dawson banks

Dawson Ga January 2 Special At the recent annual election of officers for Dawson's three banks no danger were made and the following gentlemen were reelected to manage the affairs of these institutions. Dawson National A J Carver president & OR Christie vice president and RL Gaville cashier City National W A McLain president M C Hdwerda vice president S Worthy cashier Hoy Smith distant cashier First State I M Bell president J T Mercer vice president LC Hill cashier J Th Morrig assistant

Dawson Dawson National A. J. Carver OR. Christie RL Gaville City Nations W. A. McLain M. C. Hdwerda

Tech Glee Club Delights Grand Audience At AX

Tech Glee Club drew a packed house last night with hearty applause and an encore. Agnes Scott guests in upper boxes spurred the performers as the Mandolin Club and double quartet won strong praise. Vaudeville interlude by Hareson Hightower drew laughs, and standout numbers included The Little Peach and Just Because Couldn’t Sing. Likely another show soon follows from the successful program.

Tech Glee Club Agnes Scott Tech Glee Glee Club Mandolin Club Hare Son t"Pigey’ Hightower

Christian minister fills rabbi's pulpit in Columbus synagogue

In Columbus on January 23 Rabbi Rosenthal’s absence led to Dr. Ashby Jones of First Baptist church delivering the sermon. The Jewish congregation praised the Christian minister’s address as a notable honor. Meanwhile rumors run that Judge A L Miller may seek re election as Mayor of Macon, with supporters quietly organizing plans for a renewed bid to lead a city of about 50 000 people.

Baptist Church Friends of Macon Columbus Rosenthal Ashby Jones First Baptist Church A. L. Miller Didate

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