War Doings Keep Contributions Flowing for Foreign Missions
Despite the European war and depression the Methodist Board of Foreign Missions receipts for 1914 reached 1 170 258 97 dollars, up from 1313. Special gifts added 418 496 32 dollars, surpassing last year. A February gift valued at 175 000 dollars supported Budapest and Petrograd projects and Kiukiang funds. The retired missionaries’ fund gained 50 000 dollars, and 24 461 11 dollars was raised for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Board of Foreign Missions of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
George M. Fowles
St. Marks M. E. Church
Brookline
Budapest
Hungary
Petrograd
Russia
William Nast College
Kiukiang
China
Board of Missions
Committee of 9 to Plan Satsuma Day Observance
A Chamber of Commerce farm lands committee plans a Satsuma Day to promote the Sat suma orange in Mobile and beyond. Five members led by W H Reynolds will develop observance plans. potential orange samples and a Satsuma Night at the Y M C A are noted. date to be fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
George Fearn, Jr
Chamber of Commerce Farm Lands Committee
W. H. Reynolds
Gulf Coast Horticultural Society
M. J. McDermott
J. H. Richert
George Kilmer
Heyman Gabriel
Farm Lands Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Reynolds
Conference financial report shows rise in regular receipts
Dr Fowles notes conference receipts exceed 1913 by 40858.57 despite war mood. Individual church remittances grow under canvass and weekly offerings, saving bank interest. Bank advances reached 600000 costing 9134.32. Legacies fall to 31234.57 from 68863.20 last year, signaling unstable income source. next year estimates to guide meeting decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Board
Foreign Mission Boards
Baker's Driver Reports Hold Up Near North Mobile
George W. Buckley of Streb's bakery told the sheriff Saturday afternoon he was robbed by two unknown white men on a road near North Mobile. They relieved him of about $19 to $20. Deputy Delchamps investigated with Sheriff Palmer but found no clues. Buckley could not give a clear description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Buckley
Streb’'s
North
Mobile
W. H. Delchamps
T. T. Palmer
Buckley
Kaiserhof Garden Opens to Public in Mobile
Kaiserhof Palm Garden in Mobile opened last night drawing a large crowd. Proprietor Pete Hamel welcomed patrons as a five piece orchestra played and couples danced on spacious floors. The venue featured decorated interiors and palm displays with refreshment tables around the dance area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiserhof Palm Garden
Pete Hamel
Fairfax Harrison on the need for good roads for the South
Fairfax Harrison president of the Southern Railway spoke at the American Road Congress in Atlanta about prioritizing road improvements. He urged selective funding to connect market towns with radiating roads, arguing rural farmers gain most and towns benefit through expanded trade, with Mecklenburg North Carolina cited as a growth example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Fairfax Harrison
Southern Rail Way
American Road Congress
South
American Roads Congress
Statesman of
Mecklenberg County
N. C
United States
North Carolina
Charlotte
Dairymen Fined Under City Dairy Laws
J A Prichard owner of Southern Creamery jailed after health authorities charged him with watering milk. He received fines of 10 dollars or 20 days for the first offense and 26 dollars or 50 days for the second, with bond set at 100 dollars for each charge upon a filing of an appeal. Sam Sabath, another Greek dairyman, was fined 6 dollars or ten days for keeping an insanitary dairy in Recorder Edington's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Prichard
Southern Creamery
Recorder’s Court
Prichard
B. W. Chamberlain
A & al
Sam Sabath
Edington
Dothan to Host Alabama Sunday School Convention in 1915
The Alabama Sunday School Association plans its 31st annual convention in Dothan Alabama from April 7 to 9 1915. Delegates from every county are hoped to attend with 1644 delegates and 60 speakers last year in Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Sunday School Association
Dothan
Ala
Alabama
Mobile
H. R. McClintock
Houston County Sunday School Association
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Sunday School Association
Leon ©. Palmer
Montgomery
The
Tuscaloosa
Caloosa County
Byterian Church
BE. O
Excel
Chicago
A. W. Roper
Winona Lake
Ind
Leon C. Palmer
Barton Defeats Gulfport Eleven in Fast Shot
Barton boys rolled to a decisive 74 to 0 victory over Gulfport, led by strong goal kicking from Moulton and a sharp backfield. Touchdowns went to Garrison, M Gup, Moulton, Wilson, Johnston, with Touart close behind. Doyle, Touart, Tucker, Shackelford and Diamond praised for tackles as R Johnston exited early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulfport
Barton Boys
Moulton
Garrison
M. Gup
Wilson F. Johnston
Touart
D. Gup
Wilson
Maury
Cammack
Doyle
Tucker
Shackelford
Diamond
R. Johnston
Gaston
Smith
U. M
Lauber
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Julius Hammel
New York
Coats
Mattings
Orient
Hammel
Nainsock
Wis
Gandie
Pique
Madras
Tise Mobile
Eeeeseennes
Treasury
Baker
North Mobile
Kaiserhof Garden
Southern Railway
Road Congress
Burnette
Barton
Macaroniau Gratin
South Royal ST
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