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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1914

Page

8

Reverend Harris Dies After Short Illness at Manchester

Rev W A Harris long respected Methodist pastor of Manchester Georgia died after a brief illness in College Park. He leaves behind his wife Miss Hope Harris and four sons John Harris Frederick Nixon Harris Walter Harris and W A Harris Jr along with sister Mrs Corra Harris, noted author. Funeral arrangements were set for Hogmart Georgia where the brothers rest in the family plot. The community mourns a noble figure whose life embodied mission spirit and devout service.

W.A. Harris Methodist Church of Manchester Methodist Church South College Park Doctor Lundy Harris Georgia Miss Hope. Harris John Harris Emory College W. A. Harris Frederick Nixon Harris Walter Harris Corra Harris South Cerra Hope White Elbert County Teventy Lundy Harris Hock~ Mart

Preaches Commencement Sermon at Atlanta Normal Institute

Rev. W. R. Hendrix, pastor of Wesley Memorial church, delivered the commencement sermon for the Atlanta Normal and Industrial Institute. He urged students to find purpose in their work, warning that idleness and poor craft undermine faith and manhood, and stressing that the God of the sanctuary is Master of the Workshop. He urged work to be done for God, not just for a taskmaster, to elevate the soul.

W. R.hendrix Wesley Memorial Church Atlanta Normal and Industrial Institute R. D. Stinson Meanufter Sanctuary

Mother’s Day Honored Across Atlanta Churches

Mothers' day services at First Christian Church drew 1500 attendees as flowers adorned the sanctuary. Pastor Dr. J. C. Brickar honored mothers in a moving sermon and two carloads of flowers were sent to patients, the county jail, and Battie Hill sanitarium. Other churches echoed tributes to mothers.

J. C. Brickar County Battie Hill

County Board Race Recount in Fulton County

The recount of the fifth ward votes narrows the margin between T. J. Hightower Jr. and Charles G. Turner from seven to four, amid claims of improper ballots and irregularities. Turner plans to challenge the fifth ward totals while Hightower seeks broader recounts, with both sides signaling a likely amicable settlement.

James W. "Meade T. J. Hightower, Jr Charles’ G. Turner Fulton County Democratic Committee Jaree Turner Hightower Fifth Ward Nic Fulton County Democrats

Pastor Denounces Worldliness and Isms in Sermon

East Side Tabernacle pastor A. C. Shuler told a full house last night that churches chase pleasure and fundraisers while true Bible Christianity struggles. He attacked worldliness, rattled prophesied “holy rollers,” and warned against open Sunday theater permits endorsed by city authorities during the Shriner convention.

A. C. Shuler East Side Church of Christ Atante

Southern University Music Recitals At Ansley Hotel

The Southern University of Music presents a recital at the Ansley Hotel on May 19 showcasing the new progressive piano system taught at whom affiliated schools in Georgia. Albert Gerard Thiers will explain the method. Director Kurt Mueller also plans an annual piano recital at the Ansley on May 21.

Southern University of Music Hotel Ansley Atlanta Albert’ Gerard Thiers Kurt Mueller the Ansley

Agnes Scott pageant to mark quarto-centennial celebration

Agnes Scott College announces a large pageant opening its quadricentennial centennial celebration on May 25. The event aims to showcase three eras The Past The Present and The Future with groups enacting Georgia education from 1733 to the Civil War era. Costumes are being crafted in New York and elsewhere to accurately depict each period.

Agnes Scott College South America Agnes Scott Georgia Moravian Mission School Richmond Augusta Costamata New York

Dr Caleb A Ridley Praises Woman In Sermon Tribute

Dr Caleb A Ridley of Central Baptist Church spoke at 11 AM on The Seven Words from the Cross and at 8 PM on The Two Ways Which Never Meet. He addressed the auditorium class on The Unjust Steward and, at 10:30, gave a special sermon to the Sunday school on Mothers, ending with a tribute to woman. The crowning gift of divine handcraft is woman, he said, noting nature, mates, and joy bloom around her and that all the world’s effort centers on her.

Caleb A. Ridley Central Baptist Church James

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Rug sale to continue all week at Home for In curables

The reg rog sale, held last week as a storeroom event in the Ponce de Leon apartments by the yard committee of the Home for In curables, will continue throughout this week.

Ponce de Leon Home For Incurables

The Business Girl Leads a Fountain Pen Ad

An ad announces a self filling and self baking fountain pen sold by Mogre & Sons at 42 N Broad Street. The promotion claims it suits every buyer and hints at a purchasable marriage in its phrasing.

Jobo 1 Mogre & Sons Broad Street

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