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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1908

Page

7

Conference laments Pritchett attack on Christian education

A large Methodist education conference in progress near Car ington discussed Dr. Pritchett’s address condemning denominational control of higher education. Bishop Candler and Chancellor Merrill led sessions on religious factors in education, with educators from Vanderbilt and others stressing higher standards for secondary and junior colleges and the role of the church in shaping curricula.

Pritckert Warren A. Candler Wodher Pritchett Bowman Pritenat Bishop Vandier John S. Jenkins North Georgia Conference Lr. Pritchett Carnegie Foundation Devuminational Educe Fiom Candirs Usrles B. Galloway Marrow University of Georgia Henry Rrhebert Carnegie

Education and ministry reform urged at Southern Methodist meeting

Speakers urged raising entrance standards and elevating conference curricula for ministry preparation. Dr Snyder emphasized practical training and consistent Gospel presentation to a modern world. DuPont Guerry argued for broad women’s education in the South and Christian home influence. Bishop Atkins called for junior colleges and disciplined education on the Pacific Coast. Reverend Price noted the church school program had moved beyond experimentation.

America J.C Kile W. Few Trinity’ College X. C South Fe Nats Iy University Protemer J. K. Clary Norayee, Ark Cliry Publc Ufe Rel. A. HE. Godbty Mor- Mayville College Missouri J. H. Kirkland Vandebilt University Sie Fla H. Briggs Springfield Hite Snyder Dacusved Apus DuPont Guerry Adarena Wesleyan College Macon W. Witham Atlanta Benatt Giria Gir Jamey Atkins Waynesville N.C Pacific Coast Lallnfornia California Southern Methodist Church D. B. Price Miles City, Mont

Monroe Pastor Receives Call to Atlanta Church

Rev. T. E. McCutchen of Monroe has received a call to the Jones Avenue Baptist Church in Atlanta and is considering the offer. He is described as a leading Baptist minister with many supporters in the region, who hope he remains in Monroe. An announcement is expected within a few days.

Monroe Jones Ave. Baptist Church T. E. McCutchen Jones Avenue Atlanta McCutchen Haz Hig Bridgelaton

Address of Dr Pritchett to Methodist Educators

Dr Henry B. Pritchett of the Carnegie Foundation spoke to Methodist educators on governance of higher learning. He warned denominational control risks and urged universities led by learned presidents over mere doctrinal oversight, stressing true religious ideals arise from scholarly pursuit and inherent human truths.

Aufryance Akrong Colege G Lrus Ventura Laday Tha Min Toresine Ia 10 Wil Collegi Ife Wkely Henry S. Pritchett

Georgia Beta Hardware Association Meets in Om

The Georgia Beta Hardware Association gathered in Om with 225 members. Officers elected include President M. Tillman of McRae First Vice President T. W. Brabston of Atlanta Second Vice President L. L. Bishop of Dalton Secretary and Treasurer E. Delke of Valdosta Executive Committee members Tinmai Delke Hatcher Hamilton Bowera. Valdosta chosen as next meeting site.

OM. Timam Hehe Wan Hleeted Indian Springs Georgia Beta Hardware Association M. Tillman McRae T. W. Brabston Atlanta L. L. Bishop Dalton EB iDelke Valdosta M. Tinmai WH. H. Delke R. W. Hatcher B. Hamilton Bowera

Prominent Campbell County Doctor Dies Near Palmetto

Dr J H Watkins a leading physician and longtime Campbell county resident died at his home near Palmetto Georgia this afternoon at 1 15 o clock He was 72 and had practiced medicine for over fifty years His widow Mrs J H Watkins and two daughters survive Also his grandson John McMillan died within two minutes of him at the same house The child was at Sardis church burial will be at Ram​eb cemetery tomorrow

IU Watkins Wuh Campbell County Palmetto J. H. Watkins Watkins Lim Nis Iit Watskins Wayne Watkins J. M. McMillan Wiliam Byram Newnan Tvo Dr. Watkins John McMillan J. M McMilan Paimetta Rameb Cemetery Sardis Church

Alabama Episcopal Diocese to divide by unanimous vote

May 20 in Huntsville area, the Alabama Episcopal diocese and its council unanimously adopted a resolution to pursue division, with Bishop Beckwith concurring, noting the diocese is too large for one bishop. Formal division awaits the next general convention. Also from Kate City a drowning report: Miss Bessie Palmer, daughter of a Kansas City traveling salesman, drowned at Clarendon Ark after traveling there with her mother to visit relatives.

Hunteville Episcopal Church In Alabama Beckwith Episcopal General Convention I$10 Katees City Bessie Palmer Claurendon Ark Kansas City Mies Palmer Clarendon

Lilley Guilty of Bad Faith in Submarine Probe

A lengthy report details a partisan division on a resolution for a submarine probe, with 157 voting yes, 82 no, 36 present. It traces origins to a February resolution by Mr. Tilley and outlines hearings in Washington, New York, and New Orleans. Also noted are popular Eager Tours to Europe with available June and July itineraries led by J Howard Bager in Baltimore.

Mesers McCall Massachusetts Kelter Ohio Hobson Parsons New York Yeas Tilley House Inez Electric Boat Company of New Jersey Holland Company Committee On Committee of Five Washington New Orleans Europe South J. Howard Bager N. Charles Street Baltimore

Charles Conklin Returns From Funeral Of Son

Charles Conklin, prominent Atlanta businessman of 964 Peachtree Street, returned from Baltimore after attending the funeral of his son Charles Conklin Jr who died Sunday. The son, a popular figure in Atlanta, died at the Belcler Sanitarium in Baltimore after meningitis surgery. Interment was at Lorraine Cemetery. he is survived by his widow and two children.

Charles Conklin Atlanta Peachtree Street Baltimore Charles Conklin, Jr Conklin 25Th Street Lorraine Cemetery Comma Belcler

Johnson and Cline in shooting at Decatur Street

A. 0. Johnson and Walter Cline, two young white men, exchanged gunfire at 532 Decatur Street last night. Cline was wounded in the legs but fled from authorities. Johnson claims self defense after Cline cursed him and advanced with a weapon. Cline was later arrested on Bellwood Avenue and is under bond.

Johnson Walter Cline Cline Decatur Street Bellwood Avenue

The Primrover of Zenda at Grand and Bijou notices

The Primrover of Zenda receives strong crowd praise at the Grand with a lively audience reaction and new stage effects. Bijou patrons are turning to Thorns and Orange Blossoms as season’s close attraction, Bertha M. Clay’s story presented with satisfaction.

Bertha

Ananias Brown Held Over Revolver Incident at Bricklayers Meeting

Ananias Brown, a Black man and recent Republican district committeeman candidate in Chicago, was brought to the police station last night charged with drawing a pistol on Oscar Williams at a negro bricklayers meeting Friday. Brown says Williams advanced on him with a tongue knife.

Ananias Brown Chicara Oscar ‘Williams Brown Williams

Southern Theatrical Managers Meet in Chattanooga May 20

The Southern Theatrical Managers association gathered in Chattanooga Tennessee to discuss core business. Committees were appointed with a report due at a one o’clock meeting the next day. The group aims to secure high quality attractions and set passenger rates. Jake Wells of Richmond is president Hugh L Cardoza of Atlanta secretary. Thirty two applications representing over sixty theaters were filed.

Southern Managers Hals de Chattanooga Chattanooga Tenn South Southern Theatrical Managers’ Association Jake Wells Richmond Hugh L. Cardoza Atlanta Inehe

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