Christmas Lessons From A Child And The Nativity
A Sunday School reflection links the birth of Jesus to enduring peace and social renewal. The piece contrasts a symbolic Christmas tree in Assyria with the idea that childhood and the Christ Child embody renewal, justice, and right governance. It argues that true peace flows from goodwill and the transformation of society through Christian values.
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Asshur
Tigris
Assyria
Rhine
Isaiah
Bethlehem
David
John
Swedish papers exalt London's demise with long biographies
Stockholm readers gave Jack London far more space than Emperor Francis Joseph after his death. Biographies and illustrations flooded the papers, reflecting London's immense popularity in Sweden where 24 stories have appeared in translation since 1907 and sales near 230,000. London told his Swedish publisher that his books were read more widely there than in any other country.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Jack London
Francis Joseph
London
Sweden
Jondon
Els
Bank Official Recommends Fo ley Kidney Pills
T J Norrell vice president Bank of Cottonwood Texas writes he has received relief and recommends Foley Kidney Pills to anyone with kidney trouble. Kidney trouble manifets in many ways such as worry aches pains soreness stiffness and rheumatism. For sale by Mann Drug Company.
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T. J. Norrell
Bank of Cottonwood
Tex
Mann Drug Company
Carolina and Yadkin River Railroad Schedule in Effect 1915
The schedule in effect October 1, 1915 lists train arrival and departure times at stations shown. It notes that stated times are not guaranteed for departures or arrivals.
Christmas Sunday at multiple churches offers services and cantata
Church notices list services across Wesley Memorial Methodist North Main Street Lutheran First Reformed First Baptist First Presbyterian and Green Street churches. Topics include Christmas sermons The Babe of Bethlehem in the Manger Cradle and The First and Second Coming of Christ with Sunday schools prayer meetings and a cantata The Star of Bethlehem at 7 50 p m and B Y P U programs all inviting the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Methodist
G. T. Rowe
W. A. J. Idol
North Main Street
A. G. Dixon
A. M. Idol
H. S. Elderdice
D. D
Westminster Theological Seminary
Thos. E. Dodamead
Plans for Havana Meeting of International Law Experts
Plans for the second annual American Institute of International Law meeting, with five delegates from each of 21 state societies, move forward for Havana starting January 22. Dr. James Brown Scott and Dr. Alejandro Alvarez lead the program as Cuba funds 10 000 pesos, with sessions at the Academy of Sciences and university and social events in Matanzas.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Institute of International Law
Havana
James Brown Scott
Institute
Alejandro Alvarez
Chile
Matanzas
I Academy of Sciences
Christmas Cantata Shines at First Reformed Church
The Christmas entertainment at the First Reformed Church drew an unusually large audience. The cantata Grandma's Christmas featured music and prose with roles by Grandma, Mr and Mrs Wilson, the Scouts, fairies, sunshiners, and Wilson children. Gifts were distributed after the performance and the crowd left happy.
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First Reformed Church
Grandma
Father Wilson
Christmas Service at St Marys Episcopal Church
Archdeacon William H. Hardin of Salisbury will conduct the morning service at 11 o'clock at St Marys Episcopal Church. The Lord's Supper will follow. No service Monday for Christmas Day. A special Christmas musical program and seasonal decorations will mark the day. All Episcopalians and visitors are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Hardin
Salibury
St. Marys Episcopal Church
Maryland Senator and Cabinet Official Creswell Dies at 62
Twenty five years ago today 1891 John A J Creswell U S senator from Maryland and postmaster general in Grant s cabinet died at Elkton Maryland He was born at Port Deposit Maryland November 18 1828 in that town.
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John A. J. Creswell
U. S
Maryland
Grant
Elkton, Md
Port Deposit
South Main Street Methodist Service Plans
Rev. H. H. Robbins pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 with J. Q O Connor and supervision. Morning sermon at 11 on The Gentleness of God. Evening service at 7 30 with topic Lo, I Come.
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Lutheran
P. D. Brown
First Baptist
James A. Clarke
A. E. Tate
Green Street
J. M. Hilliard
D. H. Purnell
South Main Street
H. H. Robbins
J. Q O. Connor
Public invited to attend upcoming services
The public is invited to attend these services offering community worship and reflection. Details include locations and times as announced by the organizers.
Freight Offices to Close Christmas Day
Southern and Carolina and Yadkin River railway freight offices will be closed Monday. Shippers are urged to call this afternoon to prevent inconvenience.
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Southern and
Carolina
Yadkin River
Piedmont Building and Loan stockholders meet Jan 16 1917
The annual meeting of stockholders will be at 8 p m January 16 1917 at Wachovia Bank and Trust company Hick Point North Carolina to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and handle other business. All stockholders urged to attend. Dated December 15 1916 W C Idol secretary.
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Piedmont Building and Loan Assolution
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Hich Point
N. C
W. C. Idol
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High Rock
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Thomasville Ae
High Point Seen
Friends
Sylvester Newlin
Bible School
Joseph Cox
Lewis McFarland
Intermediate Endeavor
Junior Endeavor
First Reformed
L. A. Peeler
First Presbyterian
Charles P. Coble
Caldwell, Jr
New York
Hardin
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
L. S. Fox
Chalmers
Detroit
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