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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1902
Page
9
Dr Holderby of Moore Memorial Church reflected on President McKinley’s death anniversary and praised his godly life. He defended biblical inspiration against higher criticism and urged believers to emulate Paul’s single purpose and unwavering faith.
Holtzclaw announced at Jones Avenue Baptist that the arnuat Bible chautauqua will begin next Sunday and run eight days through September 28. He preached that true witnesses are converted, led by the Holy Spirit, and testify with sacrifice, bearing light from church to world and separating from unsaved life.
Rev Dr Percy T Fenn of Texarkana preached at St Luke's yesterday. He explored Second Timothy iv 678 and Paul the apostle's readiness to depart, recounting his trials, eventual martyrdom, and the enduring love and steadfastness urged for Timothy and believers.
Rev W W Landrum delivered an ante communion talk at First Baptist urging that murder is causeless anger as defined by Christ. He denounced heresy hunting, warned against branding brothers with the term heretic, and urged mercy, patience, and humility in judging others.
A single known item, titled dPTIS A GARLAND That’s all you need to know about 5 stove, hints at a quirky garland brand stove listing. No dates or locations are given, leaving the reader to infer small, niche interest in vintage kitchen hardware.
Dr Theron H. Rice preached at Central Presbyterian on being under grace not law. He argued moral law governs behavior, while grace frees the Christian, contrasting alienation under law with salvation through grace. He mentioned the Presbyterian hospital treating about 300 patients and appeals for subscriptions to support it.
Rev H Bradley preached at Trinity on Burden Bearing from Galatians urging personal responsibility to aid humanity. He linked Atlanta’s burdens to city governance, urging officials and citizens to fix poverty, sanitation, streets, and schools, so as to ease collective hardship.
The prison chapel service drew a large city audience with Mrs Ball and Miss Nix in song and Dr Percy Fenn delivering a thoughtful sermon on the miracle of the loaves and fishes. He urged dependence on Christ for strength and aid, noting mercy and support beyond human means. Tickets advertised for a westward trip via Union and Southern Pacific from Atlanta to Cincinnati for $14.25, available September 14 and 15 with return by September 27.
A letter signed by Judge George Hillyer and Colonel Park Woodward urges the Atlanta city council to authorize urgent water system improvements. It argues for a new reservoir, expanded filter capacity, and extensive upgrades to prevent outages, noting growth, safety, and cost implications and citing past reports.
The Bijou family theater launches its season with refined vaudeville led by Jake Wells who controls four theaters. The opening cast includes Felix and Barry, Crane brothers, Belmont, Imogene Comer, Arthur Buckner, Gebest sisters, the Broadway trio, and the Taneans. The first matinee is tomorrow, with The Telephone Girl playing at Grand theater tonight and Al Field's minstrel acts slated for Tuesday and Wednesday.
A review notes a lavish minstrel entertainment titled The Roof Garden portraying a tropical mood with palms and Oriental furnishings. It features a stormy finale and a rainbow in a sea of New York harbor imagery. Kennedy appears as Madame Trenton amid praise for her beauty and refined stage presence. Elizabeth faces a parallel scenario upon return to America.
Cheap and second hand school books and supplies offered for private and public schools at publishers' prices. Prompt help available from John M. Miller Co. 39 Marietta.
A clipped OCR fragment references travel toward California via the West Point Route with a partial price or code g37.85 and initials Geo, W. Allen, T- P-.
Donations pour in for the Elks Street Fair in Atlanta with preparations racing ahead. Colonel Park Woodward will marshal the opening day parade, supported by a list of prominent assistants as funds for the country store grow toward a strong showing.
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