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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1906
Page
2
A reflective piece on Thanksgiving faith, abundance, and true gratitude. It questions whether modern abundance dampens reverence, contrasts early American steadfast devotion with today’s luxuries, and urges continual gratitude beyond a single holiday observance. It laments pampered comforts and asserts God’s enduring love across life and beyond.
Reverend Everett Dean Ellenwood urges that true worship is not confined to temples but lives in the soul and deeds. He calls for active service over grand structures and warns against pride, urging faith expressed through ballots, reforms, poverty relief, and daily acts of love toward all people.
A transit of church activity across Atlanta lists morning and evening worship at Temple Baptist, Atlanta Baptist, Fourth Presbyterian, Wesley Memorial, Park Street Methodist, Payne Memorial, and numerous other congregations. It notes Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and special services led by pastors such as Dr T A Newkirk, Rev. George W. Grinter, and Rev. J. H. Hickey, with locations on Ponce De Leon Avenue, West Peachtree, Trinity Avenue, and more, alongside church events and religious society meetings through the week.
Promote daily reading with The Georgian at four dollars a year and add a top magazine. The Georgian clubbing deal includes The Jeffersonian for a total of four dollars and fifty cents. Act now to secure yearlong access to both publications.
Seaboard Air Line Railway revises train times and routes. Train 41 from Washington now arrives Atlanta at 7 30 a m and departs for Birmingham at 7 45 a m. Trains 60 61 north of Athens and 52 53 north of Clinton are discontinued. No 33 from Newber arrives Atlanta 3 55 p m and departs for Ham memphis at 4 45 p m. Other arrivals departures remain. General Passenger Agent W E Christian signs.
Special to The Georgian reports Arkansas temperance groups led by the State Baptist Association have agreed on a proposed law to be sent to the January state legislature. Key provisions require glass fronts on saloons, no privacy screens, a single bar within 20 feet of the glass door, and rigorous license approval by voters and a majority of township women 18 or older. Election officials and precinct staff would be required to oppose licenses in license votes. Religious groups push campaign for passage.
New York December 12 event at the Waldorf Astoria honoring Elihu Root secretary of state with a formal reception. The Pennsylvania Society will host prominent members and guests for tributes recognizing Root’s public service.
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