Echoes from the Conference Sermon at Methodist Church Attended by Clergy
The sermon at the Methodist church last Sunday preached by Bishop Malliken of Boston drew a large crowd despite bad weather. Visiting clergymen and local pastors, including Rev JA Mitchell, filled pulpits as the Alabama conference reported progress across church work. Notable figures such as Dr J Maribur of New York and Dr G E Ackerman of Chattanooga were highlighted for influential addresses and sermons.
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Methudist
Mointy
Malliken
Boston
Mitchellavis
J. We "Thomas
Alabama
Mainy Eesperts
Dey Spencer
Philadelphia
J. Maribur
New York
G. E. Ackerman
Chattanooga
W. F. Mallelien
J. A. Bowama
W. A. Spence
Reece
Cincinnati
JL. Stokes
J. M. Mason
de. J. E. Ackerman
Obituary and Christmas Events Mentioned in 8 Wylam Whispers
Birth reported to Mr and Mrs John Shirling Jr a son named Bertha died after a long illness at age five. Bereaved parents receive community sympathy. Christmas tree entertainments scheduled December 22 Baptist Church December 24 Methodist Church December 26 Presbyterian Church. L LeGren visited Birmingham friends. Rev S V Blythe preached first sermon at Methodist Church. Mrs Cooper of Thomas visiting her son Nolan Cooper.
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Rererer Chet Bi
John Shirling, Jr
Bertha
Ben Pitt
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
L. LeGren
Friends
Birmingham
Studies of Bible Truths by Bishop J C Keener
An announcement promotes a new book by Bishop J C Keener praising his original, scholarly style. The work is issued by the Nashville Methodist Publishing House with orders directed to the Conference Colporteurs. The notice also includes a personal warning from T Culpepper in Pratt City Alabama dated November 29 1899.
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J. C. Keener
Bishop Keener
Nashville
Wesleyan Christian Advocate
Methodist Publishing House
Tenn
Owen
T. Culpepper
Pratt City
Ala
Riddle poem on missing letters of a famous song
Puzzle text presents a long riddle claiming the missing letters form a well known song. Clues reference weapons terms and image hints, ending with a request to name the song. The passage blends literary paraphrase with instruction to supply the answer.
Puzzle phrases and word games from Harper's Bazar collection
A long list of word puzzles and riddles from Harper's Bazar includes word squares, curtailments, rebuses, vowel changes, an enigma, and a riddle. The text catalogs numbered items with clues and answers, mixing wordplay with a few nonsensical lines.
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Samoa
Bank
Rewsk
Ri Sk
Weare
Eye
Our Fathers Taught A Chaotic Tale Of Fights And Tales
A garbled excerpt from a column recalls a rugged contest and the grit of fighters. The piece mentions a youth named Nellier and a hard hit that sent a man to hospital, reflecting a newspaper voice on bravado and consequence.
A Poet's Melancholy and Quick Wit Quips Across Papers
A collage of humorous scraps and snippets from various papers. It includes a fable of a poet growing fat from wealth and a joke about a poet wanting money to run a grocery. Also features traveler banter, a Treadwell quip, a Henpeck gag, and light sports and hunting jests from multiple city papers.
City Council Deliberates on Privileges for Southern Bell
The City Council met Memlay night in regular session with Mayor Hudnall presiding. The ordinance granting privileges to Southern Bell Telephone was laid on the table after discussion. The miscellaneous committee approved a license schedule for 100 and adopted it. Water works discussions continued with plans for finalization. A second session on Tuesday approved bills totaling 1240 and the regular salary account of 575.75. progress on the city water supply was noted with hope for distant completion.
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Memlay
Hudnall
Donaldson
Shedd
Weliek
Harris
Outlaw
Stage
Culpepper
Potter
Censorship as Philippines War News Sparks Press Protest
A group of newspaper correspondents protested censorship of dispatches about the Philippine Islands arguing secrecy is essential for military success. They claim censorship misleads the public yet preserves strategic advantage, while supporters say it protects operations and the enemy.
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Philippines
Mandi
Annual Convention of Jeffersen County Sunday School Association
The Jeffersen County Sunday School Association held its regular annual convention in this city on Mair day with President Von L Thompson presiding. About 51 delegates attended from county Sunday schools. The morning and afternoon sessions were at First Methodist Church South and the evening at the Baptist church. Officers for the coming year were elected: President TH Johnston, Secretary L J Maly Jr, Treasurer Mrs AW Copeland, and Chairman Executive Committee Mr Tylor.
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Jeffersen County Sunday School Association
von L Thompson
First Methodist Church
South
Baptist Church
A Parisian Romance Amid Hidden Food Lore
A fragmented scene blends a Parisian betrothal with quirky recipes and kitchen lore. Lovers vow to wed as a city crowd imagines headlines and the tale turns to cooking tips for frogs legs, chicken stock, and oyster pies amid dramatic farewell lines.
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Wylam Whispers
Pune
Wen
Milton
Spencer
Afeien
Anita
Harvei
Mead
Rave
Longtulliy
Ne. i
Font John
L. L
Nan
Seth
H. Dral
Harper's Bazar
Chidivad
Jon Tostye
Chicago
Vimes-Heralt
Detroit
Minatreta
Taniho
Dom Paul
Georght
Poe Lie
Pi Goluc
Atlanta Constitution
Chicago Tribune
Treadwell
Tre Pan
Times-Herald
Henpeck
Ion’ Xeu
New York Journal
Boorteman
Ted Yorke Qaithaibeat
Che
Las Corele
Mae Seth
Anal Hoert
Elias
BEN. M.jacobs & Bros
First Avenue
the City Council
Tony Urns
Alge
Gugeile
Waiteruil Peaile
Pierre Ind
Pierre
Merel
Kansas City
Rennes
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