Constitutional convention topic stirs Danville readers
A Danville Virginia column urges careful citizen consideration of calling a constitutional convention. It notes broad editor support in the press, praises delegate self payment, and covers convention speeches, finance reports, and remarks by Dr. Lawrence and Dr. Hatcher. It also comments on women's meetings, Governor Northen, and railroad hospitality.
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Danville Daily Register
Register
Virginia
Death of Dr Edward Bright Leader in American Religious Journalism
The Azaminer loses a commanding figure as Dr Edward Bright dies. Renowned for wisdom and business acumen, he shaped the paper with fearless debate and broad sympathy. His life and work define a distinctive character in religious journalism.
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Edward Bright
Zxaminer
The
Azaminer
Dr. Bright
Herald Announces Semple's History of Virginia Baptists
The Herald promotes a revised Semple's History of Virginia Baptists to be issued under Dr. Beale. The note praises Beale's qualifications and the work's value to denomination history and literature, stating the book is in press and will soon be released.
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Ren- Semple
Baptist Life Service
Give
Virginia
Semple
Beale
Convention Notes Reveals Quiet Debate and Strong Donations
Fewer set speeches but lively debate marked the convention. Eighteen thousand dollars was pledged toward the Foreign Board debt, and representation remains unresolved, referred back to the two year committee. The Young People movement drew fire while urging local church affiliated societies, Dr. Fulton energized the gathering, and no next year invitation or meeting place was decided.
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Foreign Board
Fulton
Rothschilds and their famed exclusives in historic markets
The Richmond Dispatch lauds the Rothschild family for securing exclusive news on Waterloo, Elba, and Rio Janeiro events. It cites Napoleonic escapes and Admiral Benham interference, claiming the family profited by being first with weighty information before public disclosure.
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Waterloo
London
Napoleon
Elba
Stock Exchange
Rio Janeiro
Admiral Benham
Rothschild
Richmond Dispatch
A Pointer for Southern Farmers
The Atlanta Constitution urges Southern farmers to boost home food and forage crops after a cold snap damaged West crop yields. It warns that Western shortages will push prices higher and encourages producing and selling surplus to neighbors and for export to the West.
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Atlanta Constitution
England's heir public gambler wins big in Monte Carlo
England's future ruler visits Monte Carlo and reportedly wins 40000 at roulette in one night. He then distributes the winnings to the poor of Monaco, heightening public disapproval of his gambling conduct.
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Ingland
Monte Carlo
Monaco
Churches Axton Report Shows Growth and Revivals
Local congregations across Martinsville S Oak Grove Cascade and surrounding areas report active ministries. Revivals, new Sunday schools with 100 plus in attendance, ordinations planned, and confirmations through baptisms and new members mark a season of renewed church life.
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Axton
Woman’s Missionary Society
Oak Grove
Land of the Living
Christ
Isis
Tribute of Respect for Thornton Terry
Cascade Baptist church adopts resolutions on the death of Thornton Terry who died February 28 1894. They praise his faith and usefulness, offer sympathy to the bereaved family and friends, and direct copies of the resolutions to be recorded and sent to the family.
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Cascade Baptist Church
Bro
Thornton Terry
Terry
H. Grices
W. Barves
Com
C. P. Smirn
First Baptist Church Holds Annual Meeting And Social
The First Baptist Church annual meeting was held in the main audience room with about two hundred members present. Reports showed the church finances healthy with liabilities at 430 dollars and 900 dollars owed by members.
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First Baptist Church
T. B. Thames
G. K. Griggs
W. P. Boatwright
H. R. Miller
Morotock Chapel
Fred Moore
Baptist Young People's Union
Moore
Message From James T. Haley Addressed to Concord Association
In a letter from Scottsburg Virginia James T Haley reports two churches under his charge in the Concord Association and urges regular contributions to the Union to hear from distant churches. He notes preaching the funeral of Bro James Yancey Jr daughter near Buffalo Springs on June 6 and signs off with best wishes for Turnton’s success.
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R. E. Couch
Roxboro
N. C
R. E. Cook
Old Home Association
Scottsburg
Concord Association
James Yancey, Jr
Buffalo Springs
Danville Baptist Sunday School Mourns Death of R. P. Boatwright
At a May 26 1894 meeting the Danville Baptist Sunday School adopted resolutions mourning the loss of R P Boatwright a devoted helper in Sunday school and duty. They extended sympathy to his family and requested publication of the resolutions in the Roanoke Barrier Union.
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Danville Baptist Sunday School
R. P. Boatwright
Jesus Christ
Tuy Roanoke Barrier Union
Roanoke Association Votes On Liquor Amendment
At the Roanoke Association meeting an amendment to the constitution was offered to ban church involvement in manufacturing or selling intoxicating liquor. The motion was referred back to the churches for a vote and to report at the next Straitstone meeting. Moperator.
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Ringgold
Church of Jesus Christ
Jas. E. Henderson
Bro. Henderson
Young People's Union
James
Henry Dillard
HK. F. Musick
Chatham
Roanoke Association
Association
Straitstone
Moperator
Danville Roanoke Female College Fund Drive Promoted
The Roanoke Association seeks to add a college room with funds from Danville Neapolis churches and others. A committee apportioned a $500 target to numerous churches including Chestnut Level, County Line, Riceville and Mt. Vernon among many, urging timely fundraising.
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Elba
Danville
Neapolis
Roanoke Association
Chestnut Level
County Line
Riceville
Chatham
Kentuck
Mt. Hermon
Green Pond
Mt. Zion
Laurel Grove
Mt. Vernon
Halifax
Holly Wood
Sandy Creek
Ringgold
Oak Grove
Shockoe
Mt. Tabor
Sharon
Mill Creek
Greenfield
Mulberry
Cascade
Summerset
Vandola
Piny Grove
Edge Hill
Straitstone
Midway
Galveston
Liberty
Evergreen
Axton
Sweetness of Pleasant Speech in Medieval Figures
The excerpt recalls Edward the Confessor’s gentle refusals and credits Sir Philip Sidney with winning broad admiration through universal courtesy. It also notes Sir Walter Scott’s conversational reach, as observed by a Scottish peasant about a storyteller who treated all listeners as blood relations.
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Edward the Confessor
Cannon Kingsley
Sir Philip Sidney
Sir Walter (Scott
Summer Homes Guide Book From Richmond & Danville R R
The Passenger Department of the Richmond and Danville Railroad released a Summer Homes Guide Book listing more than 600 hotels boarding houses and resorts along its lines in Virginia the Carolinas Georgia and Alabama with locations and terms. Summer excursion tickets are on sale at reduced rates and copies are available from local ticket agents or W A Turk General Passenger Agent Washington DC.
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Richmond & Danville Railroad
Virginia
Carolinas
Georgia
Alabama
W. A. Turk
Washington, D. C
Pastor Whitfield of Fulton Baptist Dies in Richmond
Dr. Whitfield, pastor of Fulton Baptist Church in Richmond, died on May 28.
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Dr. Whitfield
Fulton Baptist Church
Richmond
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R. E. White
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Nashville
Treasury
Home Board
McConnell
Willingham
Foreign Mission Board
Lawrence
Second Church
Chicago
Hatcher
Northen
Rothschilds
Martinsville
R. H. Burris
Furman University
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
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True Vine
Bro. Burris
Dargin
John
C. P. Kerfoots
W. IL. Christian
Methodist Church
Bro. Smith
Bro. R. Tredway
Bro. Tredway
A. Rucker
Our Church
Ter
Peter
Jesus Christ of Nazareth
Geo. Pritchett
T. A. Wooding
Mountain
W. LB. Farmer
Concord
Richard Gosney
Joel Hubbard
Mount Hermon
F. H. Jones
U. S. Gov't Report
Daily Register
Bro. Haley
Crown Turnton
James T. Haley
Scottsburg, Va
Roanoke Female College
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