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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1913

Page

8

Henry M Flagler Dies at 91 in Florida Obituaries

West Palm Beach May 20 Henry M Flagler the southern railroad magnate and hotel man died at 10 20 this morning after weeks of illness He was 91 and had been deaf blind and frail for three weeks Flags were at half mast as business houses closed in his memory He helped develop Florida’s east coast railway built the Flagler memorial church and the Fonce de Leon and Alcazar hotels His achievement extended to the Florida East Coast railroad from Miami to Key West and he held leadership roles in Standard Oil and other major companies.

Florida Oversea West Palm Beach, Fla Henry M Flagler Southern Railroad Nerogenarian Flagler Harry Flagler Mlorida Gast Coast Railway Plagier Cottar SS Augustine George Morgan Ais Lagter Flagter Memorial Church United States Canandaigua Tittle Orteang County Michigan Maginaw Mich Cleveland Ghia Bletketeller, Andrews & Flagler Standard Ll Company Great Corporation Florida East Coast Railroad Fonce de Leon Alcazar Miami Key West Impresi Cable Ace Standard Oil Company Florida East Gnast Railway Jacksonville Western Union Telegraph Company Morton Trust Company

M Stewart Hurt In Runaway Accident Near Marietta Street

M Stewart of 281 West Peach Tree Street survived a runaway accident on Marietta Street Road yesterday afternoon with only minor scalp contusions. Dr P M Charles L Kyle, age 32, formerly of Wy Stable business, dressed wounds and reports Stewart is expected to recover in a few days.

F. M. Stewart Peachtree Street Marietta Street P.M. Charles L. Kyle Wy Stable

Northern Baptists Convene in Detroit for Eight Day Session

The Northern Baptist convention will open in Detroit on May 22 with more than 2,000 delegates attending the eight day session. The denomination claims about 2.5 million members nationwide.

Detroit Mich Northern Baptist Convention Yald

Lumber Jack Higgins to address revival at Grand Opera House

Lumber Jack Higgins, famed sky pilot, will address the noon revival meeting at the Grand Opera House in Atlanta on Wednesday. Dr W Biederwolf, having recent success, will not speak this round, with sessions running 12 15 to 1 00 daily and drawing many Presbyterians and Atlanta residents. The National Male Quartet provides daily music as the revival continues through Friday before the Panama excur sion plans and a five day series in Panama.

Jack” Higgins Toin Attlanta Northern Presbyterian Assembly Grand Opera House W. &. Biederwolf Atlanta Dr. Blederwolf Panama Blederwolf Golon Canal Zone

Walton Case Fight Disrupts Court as Burton Smith Attacks

In a courtroom disturbance linked to the Walton case, attorney Burton Smith struck Walton on the cheek and later struck Byrd as spectators clashed, while Walton and others vow to pursue contempt charges and further legal action. Witnesses and plaintiffs assert their rights against alleged attempts to seize estates, swearing out warrants and preparing prosecutions.

Burton Smith Cora RB. Wash M.T. Byrd Slater C. W Walton Joan C. Cox M. B. Crawford W. AH Byrd Burton Smits Reuben R. Arnold M .B. Crawford Reuben R Barnald J.C. Gox C. W- Walton W. H. Byrd

Dr Dubose to Address Young Wesley Nurses

Tr HM DuBege, pastor of First Methodist church, will deliver the address to the graduating class of Wesley Memorial Hospital Training School at Wesley Memorial church Friday evening May 24. The graduates of the class of 1914 include Corrie Mims of Ketts Ga Annie Taber of Atlanta Fannie Mary Catron of Barboursville Ky and Annie Mae Luckie of Valdosta. The public is invited.

HM. DuBege First Methodist Church Ley Memorial Hospital Wesley Memorial Church Corrie Mims Ktett Annie Taber Atlanta Fannie Mary Catron Barboursville Annie Mae Luckie Valdosta

Charles A Guyton Dies in Marietta

Charles A. Guyton retired cantratter and long time Marietta resident died yesterday at his Power Springs Street home at age 68. He is survived by his wife and had held multiple civic roles including ex alderman. Funeral is this afternoon at 3 at his residence with Rev. Duvall officiating and burial in Marietta Cemetery.

Charles A. Guyton Marietta Power Springs Street Lloyd Parke Atlanta H. L. Reynolds

Sing It! Dr. Atkinson Leads Music at Presbyterian Assemblies

Dr. Ralph Atkinson pastor of First United Presbyterian Seattle is singled out for his magnetic presence and rare gift as a director of large congregational singing. Brought to Atlanta by the assemblies musical committee he animates six thousand listeners with humor and a call to “Sing It” in a vivid auditorium performance.

Ralph Atkinson First United Presbyterian Church of Seattle Wach Atkinson Moody Torrey Chapman Atlanta Georgia Dr. Atkinson Auditorum Jand

Union Seminary Debate Probed at Assembly Meeting

The 1913 general assembly discussed the Union Theological Seminary issue with zeal. President Brown asserted the assembly should not debate doctrinal matters, focusing instead on closer relationship. The executive commission found no basis for charges against the Board of Home Missions and praised its work, while suggesting reforms in some departments including the bureau of the church and country life led by Rev. Warren H. Wilson. Dissatisfaction grew over Moderator Stone’s swift motion to adopt the report, with a reconsdideration anticipated as commissioners await broader debate.

Moderator Stone Union Seminary General Assembly Brown Union Theological Seminary Lr. McKibben Lane Theological Seminary Clackoad Ohio F. C. Monfort D.D Janiver Philadelphia Wilton Merle-Smith Central Presbyterian Church New York City Board of Home Missions Chirey Executive Commission Bureau The Church and Country Life Warren H. Wilson Stone

Assembly Debates on Church Education and Mission Funds

A Northern Presbyterian assembly faces a heated floor battle over Sabbath school system reforms and education methods. Reports urge continuing the graded lessons, forming a religious education council, and creating an education department while detailing church staff numbers and salaries. The board of home missions cites 1 837 employees and a $130 000 salary bill.

Svangellats Lower East New York City Presbytery of New York Northern Presbyterian General Assembly Council of Religious Education Department of Education Roberta Executive Commission Assembly James M. Hubber Board of Home Missions Evange Msta Synodical Evangelista College Heart College Board Griffin W. Bull D. B West End

Assembly approves temperance petition urging liquor license refusal

The assembly approved the last item of yesterday's session detailing the Haarhte report on temperance. It calls for a petition to President Wilson urging him to withhold licenses that would permit whisky sales in dry areas and to join with other churches in pressing for a national liquor conference. The committee also urges Christian churches to push the federal government to take a firm stand toward whisky akin to China’s stance on opium.

James Clarke D. Bex Assembly Smaggs Tha. Assembly Woodrow ‘Wilson Christian Church China

Georgia Girl Pleases White House Guests

Miss Louise A Willems a gifted Georgia girl entertained guests at a White House reception honoring Goucher College girl students. She shared southern poetry and folklore stories that moved the president and family. born in Augusta she recently wed in Druid Hills Atlanta.

Washington Louise A Willems Georgia White House Goucher College South Augusta A. B. Williams Cobb Cavalry Region Miss Williams Druid Hills Atlanta

Home for Blind Girl Sought by Charities

J C Logan secretary of the Associated Charities appeals to The Constitution to help locate a home for a 3 year old blind girl deserted by her father and with a mother in the alms house. The child, born blind but bright, could be trained for independence if sent to an institution at a cost of 300 dollars yearly. The Associated Charities sponsor the case and seek proper education and treatment.

J.C. Logan The Associated Charities Constitution Jim Georgia State Asylum For

Special Noticer Mason Lodge No 458 Meeting

Special communication of Palestine Lodge No 458 Accepted Masons will be held at Maconte Temple on Peacebirey and Cain streets on Wednesday evening May 21 1813 beginning at 7 o'clock sharp The Master Mason degree will be conferred in full dramatic form Invites brethren of Presbyterian assemblies visiting in the city All duly qualified brethren are invited Howard S Cole W M David E Shumaker Secretary

Palestine Lodge Rec Maconte Temple Peacebirey Cain Streets Thia Neyday Howard Cole W. M David E. Shumaker

Funeral Notices For Mr Robert W Sutton May 21 1913

The Sutton family and relatives invite attendance at the funeral of Mr Robert W Sutton today May 21 1913 at 4 o'clock the grave at West View cemetery No services at residence pallbearers listed and asked to meet at H M Patterson Son office at 2 o'clock Also Mrs Mall Heath age 46 died at 6 Connolly Street internment in Gainesville Ga services note and flower arrangements by P J Bloom- Held Co

Sutton iMr Robert W. Sutton T. Blakey Sutton Ant Ag H. M. Padterson & Son R. Jo Merker J. W. Clower Erwin J. J. Seegurs George Willams W. M. Dursaway Weath Mall Heath Connolly Street Gainesville P. J. Bloom- Held Co

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