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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1913

Page

4

Rally Day Draws Large Crowds Across Atlanta Sunday Schools

Ten thousand to thirty-two hundred people attended Rally Day services in about twenty Atlanta Sunday schools. Central Presbyterian led with 1,182 present, followed by Park Street Methodist and North Avenue Presbyterian. Several schools more than doubled last year’s attendance, with special programs and speeches on Christ in Sunday School work. A mass teachers meeting at First Baptist planned a November decision day.

Atlanta Bain Central Presbyterian Park Street Methodist North Avenue Presbyterian Grace Methodist First Christian Brickers I T Christ Join M. Flatox Second Baptist Park Street’ Methodist

Storm in Southwest Moves East This Week

The storm covering the southwest will move northeastward bringing fair weather to the central valleys early in the week and rain in the north Pacific states late. Below normal temperatures are forecast for the Mississippi valley and west, with frosts in the Plateau and Rocky Mountain regions. East of the Mississippi, temperatures will be near normal then fall, with frosts around the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. No disturbance is indicated in the West Indies.

Waghington Great Central Valleys Weather Bureau Rocky Mountains Pacifi Mississippi Valley Plateau Rocky Mountain Plains States Great Lakes Ohio Valley North Atlantic States West Indies

Brunswick Swindler Arrests Follow Elopement

In Brunswick Georgia Hen McIntyre, a young white man, was held on a charge of highway robbery and swindling after eloping with 15 year old Mary Ean. The father of the bride, J K Hill, had earlier sworn a kidnapping warrant which was withdrawn. McIntyre was arrested in Jesup and jailed for failing to post bond.

Brunawick Hen McIntyre Ty J. K. Hill Mary Ean McIntyre Glynn Fachor Bin Jesup

Traces Sought for W H Alexander in Rail Yard Incident

Railroad detectives have searched the chief offices and squads for W H Alexander but found no trace. He was last seen Thursday night near Gore Street and Edgewood Avenue, jumping from a park car and moving toward the area with a man said to be with him. Investigation centers on sightings around Moore Street and associated routes.

Neagquar Railroad Tery Atlant Paul Edgewsed Avenue Moore Street Taman ‘Park

City Planning Exhibition Planned for November December

City of xlubidon New York announces a city planning exhibition to be held the last week of November and the first week of December. The event is organized on behalf of the board of estimate.

New York

Unique Christian Convention To Bring Dollars to Atlanta

Atlanta wins the 1914 Disciples of Christ gathering in October after a Toronto convention vote. Delegates will pay own way or be hosted at set lodging prices as the city plans ten days of events, aiming to boost commerce and Christian unity nationwide.

Atlanta Walter LeCraw Georgia H. M. Patterson Toronto Canada Patterson L. O Bricker First Christian South Pittsburg Bay Heme Duttsourg Jevery United States Disciples of Christ Jesus Christ God Ples Toronto Mali Empire Massey Hall

Larger Faith sermon stirs hearts of men at Unitarian church

Rev Fred A Line of the Universalist church preached on The Larger Faith drawing from Genesis and stressing the rise from doctrine to practical faith. He urged love, service, and universal worth, citing examples of transformation and urging all workers to be ministers of God in daily life.

Fred A. Line The Universalist Church Genesix Maine Francizy Murphy Goa Apo den Adhem

Fire at Forsyth destroys warehouse and cotton stock

A blaze erupted in the Alexander & Banks warehouse on Forsyth's city square early this morning. The fire, burning near the south side of the square, leveled the warehouse and J. M. Cox storeroom, with hundreds of bales of cotton burning or damaged. Firemen held the flames but estimates say 50 to 72 percent of cotton may be reclaimed. Loss to owner George W. Newton, Monroe county official, runs into thousands. insurance reportedly partly covering the damage.

Forsyth Alexander & Banks J. M. Cox George W. Newton Blonroe County

Foot Amputation After Engine Accident in Brunswick

Freddie Boynton, a young switchman for the A B and A railroad, had his right foot amputated at the city hospital following an accident Friday when he slipped on the track and was run over by a shifting engine. The incident occurred near the railroad line as the brakes were applied too late to prevent injury.

Brunewick Freddie Boynton A. B. & A Railroad City Hospital Boynton

Woman's Place in Home Declared by Rev Bridges at St Paul

Rev L B Bridges told a crowded St Paul Methodist congregation that a woman's place is in the home praising motherhood over public life. He warned against hotels and boarding houses eroding sacred home life and urged reverence for family meals. A second and third sermons drew large teen and general crowds as revival services continued in Atlanta with daily sessions and upcoming special services announced.

J. B. Bridges St. Paul Methodist Church Mr. Bridges Mc. Bridges St Paul Church Atlanta South St. Paul's Grant and Sydney Streets

Sunday School Overflows Into Street at Central Baptist

At Central Baptist church on a Sunday, the 10 o clock Sunday school filled the quarters and spilled into the street marking the largest attendance in months with over five hundred present. 479 reported it participate. Dr Widhey led the 11 o clock talk on pardon and more than twenty made public professions of faith in Christ. The afternoon session featured a railroad topic and multiple men made professions, while the evening sermon focused on the Christian home as part of a lecture series.

Central Baptist Church Widhey Gr. Hidhey

Luke's Georgia Bid Opposes Gambling in Cotton Futures

Thomasville, Ga October Special Roscoe Luke, resigning city court racer and solicitor, launches a congressional bid. He emphasizes opposition to gambling in cotton futures, supports broader markets for cotton and by products, calls for sensible appropriations, naval expansion, rural postal pay, public roads, and aid to agricultural schools. He also backs tariff reductions when feasible, no duty on essentials, war tax repeal on cotton, restricted immigration, interstate commerce reform, anti criminal trusts, and bans intermarriage of races. He declares money in politics not part of his creed.

Thomasville Roscoe Luke Luke Mr. Luke Interstate Commerce Commission United States

Governors to Attend Prison Convention in Indianapolis

Eight state governors including Ferris of Michigan Eberhardt of Minnesota Major of Missouri McCreary of Kentucky Hooper of Tennessee Hatfield of West Virginia and Cox of Ohio will attend the American Prison association meeting in Indianapolis starting next Saturday. Vice President Fairbanks will speak along with delegates assigned to local churches.

Indianapolis Ind American Prison Association Ferris Michigan Eberhardt Minnesota Major Missouri McCreary Kentucky Hooper Tennessee Hatfield West Virginia Cox Ohio State House Charles W. Fairbanks Chaplain Association Woman's Association Maud Ballington Booth Physicians Association National Prisoners’ Association Warden’s Association Prison Association

Comet Being Watched by Hobart College Astronomer

Geneva October reports Dr William Brooks of Hobart College observes the periodic comet with the Smith Observatory telescope. The comet travels northwest through Aquarius head, visible to small instruments and brightening. last seen in 1882 with a 1 year orbital period.

Geneva Westphal William BR. Reecks Hobart College Smith Observatory Brooks

Sheldon and Drukenmiller Concert Delights Atlanta Audience

Charles A. Sheldon Jr organist and Solon Drukenmiller tenor sang a free concert at the Atlanta Musical Festival Association Sunday afternoon. The program mixed popular classics and strong improvisations by Sheldon drawing the loudest applause. Drukenmiller performed Waiting for You Oh for a Breath of the Myorlana and Rosary with encores and audience requests. Audience size has grown in recent Sundays.

Charles A. Sheldon Solon Drukenmiller Solvist Theauditorium Atlanta Musical Festival Association Barcarolle Tal Hoffman Chopin Dvorak

Popcorn as Food to Cut Living Cost

Washington reports a Department of Agriculture study touts popcorn as a breakfast aid to ease high living costs. Experts claim five cent packages offer a $1.50 per day value when prepared properly, reducing need for pricier breakfast items.

Washington Uncle Sam Osme Department of Agriculture

Prayers Despised by Suffragettes Disrupt Westminster Abbey

In London October suffragettes interrupted morning services at Westminster Abbey chanting for women in prayers. They halted during the Lord's Prayer and left quietly after the ceremony. Outside a speaker warned more actions would follow if women are not included in clergy prayers.

London Westminster Abbey

Embroidered Linen Spreads and Drawn-Work Cloths on Sale

Prices climb on scalloped and elaborate linen pieces. The listing includes 72 inch round drawn work cloths edged with Cluny lace at 13.50, 850. 18.50 and 412.00 for other rounds. 12 inch rounds at 22.50 and 15.00. 17-0 13.50 for various sizes. 108 inch spreads at 50.00 39.00. hemstitched sheets, pillowcases, and napkins with prices across the line.

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