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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1914
Page
8
A prominent university professor in Orient appeals at a convention for self restraint amid restless Japan. Disciples of Christ hear 16 missionaries urge more workers in mission fields in India Africa and the Philippines. The program includes a banquet and a large communion service at the Atlanta convention.
Morning and afternoon sessions feature devotional exercises led by LeRoy M Anderson and a schedule of mission talks and reports. Highlights include urgent opportunities in India by H C Saum, Congo work by W R Holder, and The Will of God for the Church by J D Armistead. Afternoon topics cover missions investment, the Philippines outlook, and why missions are a good paying business. The Men and Millions Movement includes prayers, a symposium on money and foreign missions, and a closing intercession period led by A Cory.
Dr Herbert Willet of the University of Chicago declared at the Disciples convention that Japan is teaching the world a lesson in self restraint as nations wage war. He praised China’s rise as a republic and described the two greatest republics, United States and China, marching side by side in progress. Sixteen missionaries spoke in a two minute format, highlighting needs in Mexico, Argentina, India, and India.
Juanita Cooledge a Hill Street School seventh grader ran away at noon Friday after her mother refused to let her skip school. She was found Sunday night asleep under a tree in woods near Belt Lane railway and Hill Street by officers Evans and Gantt. Exhausted and hungry, she said she had no food since Saturday noon and that her family was away when she sneaked into the house for a bite.
Rome Ga October 11 Special Mrs F S Marshall police matrons of Chattanooga arrived to reclaim Irene Talent and Margaret McCullough two 14 year old girls from South Chattanooga who had joined a street carnival beauty show. The girls, in the chorus, left home without parental consent and were taken into custody by local officers. No prosecution is expected against those who lured them away. The girls' mother had signed a release for the McCullough girl, but the matron said she did not know what she was signing.
Patrolmen led by Captain Foale found W T McNeal crouched at the McClure Ten Cent entrance on Pryor Street Sunday morning. He was taken to the station on suspicion after stating he was seeking work and had rented a room nearby.
Tullette, Ga October 16 Special Great preparations are underway for the tri county fair to be held jointly by Monroe Upson and Pike at Barnesville under the Tri County Fair association. Despite cotton prices, businessmen and bankers back the event with premium offerings expected to surpass prior fairs.
LaGrange Ga October 11 Special The buy a bale movement gains momentum with a new committee led by Cly A Callaway to coordinate purchases. Members include L. Bradfield J H Edmondson W J McCabe E B Clark. Merchants and jobbers in the area are urged to secure cotton from outside buyers and ship it to LaGrange for distribution in Troup County. Several firms have already pledged support and orders are coming in.
In Tifton on October 11 the Canning club girls of Tift county led by Miss Long and assistants presented 21 exhibits at the Chamber of Commerce. Parents accompanied the girls as labeling and classifying continued into the afternoon. Exhibits stay through Monday with Boys' Corn club. prize winners to be announced then. The fair drew about four times as many exhibits as last year despite a poor season.
Mrs Jonn M Glenn president elect of the National Conference of Charities and Corrections visits Atlanta to meet with Associated Charities staff and directors. She will address local charity directors at the Ansley hotel at 3 30 this afternoon and attend a dinner at Central Presbyterian Church later to speak with social workers of the city. Mrs Glenn arrived at the invitation of the directors of the Associated Charities.
Bud Harris and Joe Wood, two about 20 years old, fled Marietta Georgia jail last night after cutting iron bars with bars. Deputy Sheriff George Hicks notified Atlanta police, stating the men obtained tools from friends and escaped aboard the Dixie flyer. Officers Evans and Gantt with railroad workers met the train at several points but failed to locate them.
Clare Rogers, a clerk at the El Paso post office, was arrested on embezzlement charges for pilfering $25,000 in registered mail from the Hirst National Bank of El Paso mailed to New York on September 2. The case, dated October 11, involves a postal investigation and details of the seized currency.
Richmond Virginia October 11 More than 1 000 delegates to the fortieth annual convention of the American Bankers Association arrive in session in the city from tomorrow to Friday Tonight trains bring more delegates from Chicago St Louis Denver and as far west as Seattle By tomorrow evening it is expected over 2 000 delegates will be here The evening features the Council club meeting with speakers including A J Montague Frank Trumbull Martin W Littleton and Sol Wesler An elaborate program for automobile tours about the city has been prepared by local committees for visiting bankers and their families
Geneva on October 11 reports Dr Ham R. Brooks director of Smith observatories says Delevan comet can be seen with naked eye in western evening sky. It lies about ten degrees below the last star in the handle of the Big Dipper and moves toward Arcturus with October 26 as a projected pass date.
Local ad urges readers to protect Kodak photos with a new album from Jaok Moore & Sons at Op-Hicinne Airbase. Promotes newest styles and prices for this photographic need.
National convention feature the Sunday afternoon communion service attracting nearly sixty thousand at Pittsburg in 1909. Open communion welcomed all Christians, reinforcing brotherhood and devotion as Disciple progress. Tearful benediction closed the large audience.
Two groups formed after an organ recital as ministers gathered for the Disciples convention. The afternoon offering supported ministerial relief pensions, led by WB Warren, with strong praise for the Carnegie foundation. Atlanta hosting ministers showed cordial reception and hospitality, boosting the church's outreach and unity. Today features sessions of the Foreign Society and Men and Millions Movement, drawing wide interest and strong programs.
Thomasville Georgia October 11 reports by C A Reed of the Bureau in Washington and M McMurran visiting local pecan orchards say the crop is somewhat spotted but overall good with some orchards yielding very well. Broads and sates note fine crops, while inspectors describe trees in good condition.
Wavernes Ga October 11 Special News reports the death of Millie Roddenberry sixteen daughter of Sue Roddenberry from a rattlesnake bite at her home six miles east of Winokur. She was gathering potatoes when the bite occurred and died after hours of semi consciousness despite medical efforts.
An eye glass mounting system with secure cell-fitting guards and flat facings designed to resist breakage. The A I C Hawkes Co Opticians invites the public to a demonstration at 14 Whitehall in the avenue area.
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