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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1912
Page
10
Rev M Ashby Jones of Augusta delivered a notable baccalaureate sermon before an audience of about 900 in Atlanta. The North Avenue Presbyterian church hosted the service as part of Georgia Tech’s commencement program with the 1913 senior class present.
At Universalist Church on East Harris Street the morning Sunday school service featured songs and recitations by the children. Rev. E Dean Ellenwood preached to both children and adults on Growing Flowers In Gods Garden, recounting Frederick Froebel and his kindergarten idea.
eT and the faculty assembled on the college campus and marched to the church. The building was filled except for seats reserved for marchers, leaving scores unable to hear the sermon. Dr. Jones spoke on The Value of Vision from Acts 16 and 19, delivering eloquent, philosophical reflections. Last night he preached at First Methodist and leads First Baptist in Augusta, a widely known minister. Keeper services followed at the new M C A building with Dr. W W Memminger presiding.
Leading run-getters as of June 7 show Maloney and Korie tallying tallies for Mobite while Plathas Toama Pat Marcan and Belmont figures appear in the list. The data reflects games played and runs saved, with percentages and totals across teams in the Southern Les League.
A letter from CABERNATHY to Dick Jemison of the Atlanta Constitution criticizes O'Brien at shortstop and East at second base. He calls their play fearful in Saturday’s game, cites wild throws and poor base running, and urges immediate changes or he will quit attending games. He supports replacing both positions with capable players.
The June Woman's Home Companion profiles Fannie Merritt Farmer and her summer program. It draws graduates in science, teachers, matrons, and hospital trainees to post graduate courses in dietetics infant feeding invalid cookery and kitchen management. It notes lectures, market practice, kitchen visits, and a waitresses and housemaids course with girls and young wives learning the cuisine.
Local political circles buzz about mayoral candidates and city officials. Three names stand out Courtland S Winn seeks reelection John E Wellelland backs municipal electric ownership and tax equalization Dr George Brown also running Aldermen in wards one five tenth retirements and incumbent successors listed. City council terms expiring and officials reelect bids noted with potential challengers. primary expected next September or October.
Reverend Ellenwood of the First Universalist church writes to The Constitution stating his strong belief in advertising and in paid outreach. He notes he frequently uses this method to reach people and regrets not doing more. He declines to attend Mr Jones's men only meeting due to a prior engagement but says he would prefer to hear him when preaching to both men and women.
Athens June 9 Special. Commencement at the University of Georgia will be marked by Naval dignity as the oldest southern state university closes its term. Rev W L Pickard pastor of Savannah churches will deliver the annual sermon June 16 in the historic chapel. Judge Joseph Henry Lumpkin of Atlanta will give the baccalaureate address June 18 at noon.
Rod Herring near Thomasville reports a bountiful peach season with Greensboro I peaches and other varieties, ripening for sale in the local market for a month or more. The fruit is noted as juicy and sweet, superior to shipped green peaches, commanding strong prices. Dawson Teachers Elected signals new faculty for Dawson public schools with principal Hawkinre and several grade teachers named, plus re appointment of EB Moseley as superintendent.
Superintendent W R Lanier, head of Jackson public schools for five years, resigns to take the Cordele superintendency. Professor Martin was chosen as his successor from among about twenty applicants.
The speaker voices fatigue with canned foods and longs for spring produce. Tomatoes and beans suffice, yet they crave a kettle of dandelion greens to savor fresh greens and simple nourishment.
A farm family from Evana Mills were driving toward a church when a train struck their vehicle near Falinged. The accident disrupted traffic as rescuers arrived and examined injuries, with officials investigating the cause of the derailment and the condition of the occupants.
A persuasive ad text argues Americans overuse laxatives, promoting Jacobs' Liver Salt as a uric acid solvent that purifies blood and restores normal liver and kidney function. It urges daily use before breakfast, cites cost, and promotes mail order from Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta.
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