Consolidation Foes Hold Back Final Presbyterian Vote
In Little Rock a Southern Presbyterian general assembly fails to reach a final vote on consolidating the Southern and Northern seminaries in Kentucky. Dr. Winn of Petersburg Virginia pushes a compromise while foreign missions receive emphasis, including Brazil work and the new Mexico synod. Jackson, Mississippi chosen for the 1908 assembly site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Southern Presbyterian General Assembly
Hentucky
Winn
Petersorg, V
General Assembly
Kentucky
Missouri
Eudfect of Foreign Missions
Assembly
Brazil
Synod’ of
Mexico
J. H. McNeilly
D. D
Nashville
Congo
Passes House of Warriors as Creek Treaty Heads to Kings
Ocmulgee LT May 22 The Creek treaty passed the house of warriors by 73 to 1 and moves to the house of kings where a vote is expected tomorrow. A Jolie committee recommended ratification with a single amendment to remove a clause allowing certain Seminoles to take allotments in the Creek nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Kings
Ocmulgee
House of Warriors
Jolie
House of Werrickrs
Secret Societies Feared by United Presbyterians
The United Presbyterian Church of North America convened in Des Moines with a key report on secret societies. The committee finds no strong push to alter the creed but urges sessions to exercise wise discretion in applying the church law to members joining secret orders, balancing God’s glory with church peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Inwa
General Assembly
The
United Presbyterian Churen of
North America
Bietza
Confession Critics Clash Over Missions Fundraiser
Philadelphia May 22 The Presbyterian general assembly heard strong debate over creed revision and a martyr fund for foreign missions. Robert E Speer defended missionaries against venomous criticism tied to the Boxer uprising while urging support for a fund to aid successors of those who died in Pao Ting Fu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Presbyterian General Assembly
Richard Holmes
Pittsburg
New York Presbyterian
Academy of Music
Robert E. Speer
New York
Board of Foreign Missions
China
W. H. Roberts
James D. Morratt
Washington and Jefferson College
Committee On Foreign Missions
Phas
Pao Ting Fu
United States
Robert FE. Speer
J. Albert Miller
James Whiting
Pekin
Howard Campbell
Laos
Knights of Golden Cross Second Day in Knoxville Convention
The supreme commandery of the United Order of the Golden Cross met in Knoxville Tennessee for its second day. Officers and committees reported and a possible revision to member abstinence pledges was discussed with strong sentiment for change. Thursday marks the silver anniversary of the order's founding in 1818 with a visit to founder Dr J He Morgan's tomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Supreme Commandery of the United Order of the Golden Cross
Supreme Commandery
Order
J. He Morga
Lebanon Seminary Control Asserted in Long Report
The Cumberland Presbyterian assembly at West Point Mississippi May 22 debated missions including foreign denominational and domestic destitute work. It backed home secretaries and foreign mission reinforcements, planned reentry of missionaries to China, and growth of church missions in Japan and Mexico. The seminaries committee urged Lebanon Tennessee seminary under assembly control and recommended faculty salary increases and endowment, while delaying a new board formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Miss
Cumberland Presbyterian Assembly
Committee On Missions
Prevent
St. Louis
J. P. Miller
Presbyterian Alliance
United States
China
Cumberland Presbyterian
Japan
Mexico
Indianapolis
Lebanon
Tenn
Assembly
Professor Swatt Addresses Tennessee Farmers Meet
Georgia state entomologist W M Swatt addressed the Best Tennessee Farmers convention in Knoxville on Insect Enemies. He highlighted tree and plant pests and extermination methods, followed by a public reception. The main business focused on the East Tennessee sheep industry and officers were to be elected Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Tennessee
Knoxville
Tenn
W. M. Swatt
Atlanta
East Tennessee
Wedding on the Turnpike in a Two Rainstorm
Richmond May 22 Specials A ceremony took place on a Winchester turnpike as John H. C. Clayton and Carrie E Marple wed in a heavy downpour. Rev S D Skelton officiated with an umbrella over the couple and their buggy, Clayton a Frederick county farmer aged sixty and the bride twenty one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
John H. C. Clayton
Frederick County
Carrie E Marple
Winchester
S. D. Skelton
United Brethren Church
Supreme Court Decisions Referred May 22 1901 Georgia
Georgia Supreme Court decisions discussed include central of georgia railway v brown on master liability for servant acts and jurisdiction issues. basing rulings on when a master is liable for employees in the course of employment. jurist opinions by simmons chair and others. cases cover chattels following exempt property, lender knowledge in loans, and contractor duties on building projects. affirmations and reversals noted with judges cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Brown
Nottingham
City Court of
Macon
Simmona
C. J
Weil
Mable
Selion
Hall & Wimberly
C. Jordan
BMG
Widow’s support rights and property trust in probate ruling
The court discusses a widow’s year of support for herself and her minor children and the ability to mortgage property within that support. It clarifies that including or omitting children in the description does not invalidate the proceeding and notes the widow’s freedom to mortgage to secure life needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Mrs. Elliott
Cardus
Chattanooge Medical Company
Itianovga
Tenn
Ufe
M. W. Muck
GB. P. Battey
John BR. Ty. Smith
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Southern Presbyterian Assembly
Daganic
UNOS
L. H. Chester
J. WH. Meneitly
W. M. Anderson
Angus McDonald
J. W. Backman
C. R. Hemphill
J. H. Lacy
W. &. Jacons
F .B. Webb
AL. Phillips
A. B. Currie
R. J. Gordon
W. H. Raymond
G. H. Barkette
J. S. Blanton
W. G. Adams
R. EB. McGir
Christian Reform Church of North America
Mieces
Dny
Jackson
United Presbyterians
Northern Presbyterian General Assembly
Speer
Knights OF Golden Cross
Christ the
Cumberland Presbyterians
CHIVA
Professor Scott
Airmingham
Ala
Frank Duncan
Kirkley
Gil Campany
the Supreme Court
High Court
Ty Stevens
Graham
Supreme Court of the State of Georgia
Wan
Samuel FL. Sibley
York & Merritt
Singleton
Bank of Bmanticello
Hart
Puram Superior Court
Lewis
Dborrower
Snowledge
Little
Turner & Preston
J. D
Cannon
Bii
Imi
McCamy
Mann & Terry
Shomate & Maddox
F. S .Yager
Abbott Et al
Reach
Jacey Fish
Gordon Puperior
Fleh. S
Starr & Rewin
J. McCamy
Huahkin
J. Neel
Cantrell & Eamsaur
Joplin, Tho
Wara Perhainiy
Aly
Cascaret
Gil
Owels
Silmants
Lois
Bede
Tony Wey
Dave
Sterling Regkoy Co
Murray Hill Club
First-Cla
Jos
A. Magnus & CO
Cincinnati, O
McCowan
Brooks
Pence
Decatur Superior Court
Cobb
Bower & Howering & Spaiding
J. FR. Donaldson
Carter
Mition
Wollett
Judement
Supreme Court
Powera Et al
Togenjistt & Co
Felton
Bibb
Emmons, C. Dil
Tin Tate
Tegal
Hotel Brunswick
9Th St
Modison Avenue
New Yor City
Ana, Ata Studie Ee c
City
Brunswick
Ality
Fifth Avenue
Highlands
Central Park
Madison Avenue
Chase, Howland
Prop
Menshunta
Court of Sanity
Feoy
Romestead
Lasle
Far
Lang & Park
Shed
Yale
Harleman
Davis
Turner & Jones
Contra
Western and Atlantic Hattred Company
City of Atanta
Telsatne
Polles
ATL
Bayne & Eye
Dorsap
Brewster & Howell
Arthur Heyman
Mountain Park Hotel
Hot Springs, N.C
America
Fauquier White Sulphur Springs
Laree
Lenautal
E. G. Moore
the Savoy
Wohington
Green Park
Frank P. Morton
Stlice
Telegraph
Steger Leakes
N.C
Warm Springs
CHASL
Old Point Comfort
Virginia
Elitey
Homestead
Allegony Mountains
Aswerlie
Perdons
Maine
Fred Etrarz
John . Eubank
B. T. Glover
Bubane & Glover
Bath County
Bath Co
Eubank & Glover
Chicago
Great Lakes
Miller’s Hotel
West 26Th Strait
A_oelect
Madlean Square
Broadway
Sixth “Avenue
Minderate
Double Roca
Virginia Hot Springs
Park Ave
New York City
Beatiful Court Garden
Cary
Fourth Ave
Reed & Barnett
Cumberland
Cumberland Island
South Atlantic
Fernandina
J .L. Bunkley
Greenbrier
West Virginia
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