Unification of Methodist Churches Calls for End to Denominational Friction
A fiery essay argues for uniting the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church South, arguing most doctrinal and organizational differences are settled. It condemns prejudice and suspicion that keep congregations divided. The piece emphasizes shared gospel emphasis, conferences, and missions while urging reconciliation for stronger global outreach.
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United States
Great Baptist Church
Epworth
France
Leased News Wires Expand At Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal announces full twenty four hour leased wire service from the Associated Press and United Press to deliver world news promptly. Subscriptions offer daily and Sunday options with annual, half year, and monthly rates for The Daily and Sunday Journals.
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South
Atlanta Journal
Journal
Associated Press
Atlanta
United Press
The
Daily Journal
Sunday Journal
Georgia
Odd rents in England puzzle readers with odd payments
English landowners still accept unusual rents such as one estate in Sussex demanding a pound of black pepper per year and another in Leicestershire paid for with a garland and three roses. The practice shows quirky medieval style in modern property agreements.
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England
Sussex
Leicestershire
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Deafness Cure
Catarrhal deafness attributed to inflammation of the Eustachian tube is described with rumbling sounds and possible permanent hearing loss unless treated. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is promoted as a remedy that can restore hearing by addressing catarrh and is claimed to have helped many cases in its history.
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Hall
Halls
Plan for Methodist unification faces South split
Rev. Julian P. Dell, former Reynolds pastor now at Epworth Savannah, condemns the Northern Southern merger proposal. He warns of overlapping jurisdiction, loss of Southern church identity, race tensions, and political entanglements. Dell argues unity would force Southern bishops into a shared College of Bishops and jeopardize separate church life.
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M. E. Church
M. E
College of Bishops
Forsooth
Church
Julian P. Dell
Reynolds Methodist Church
Savannah
Epworth Methodist Church
Dell
Methodist Church
General Conference
Northern Methodist
Southern Methodist Church
Chattanooga
Mr. Dell
Union
Southland
Atlanta
Southern Methodist
Northern Methodist Church
Southern Church
Cuba
Florida
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Altho
United Methodist Church
Candler
Ainsworth
United Church
Peach County Appears Secured in New County Plan
Atlanta reports peace in Houston County and accord on creating Peach County. A Ft. Valley meeting aligned factions from Perry and Montezuma, with lines drawn for a 160 square mile new county. Senator Smith plans introduction in the Senate to pass the bill this year without opposition, preserving road plans and eliminating contested old lines.
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Atlanta
Houston County
Peach County
Peach
Ft.Valley
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Cashier
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Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Columbus, Georgia
Macon
Macon, GA
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