Alabama Plans Big Campaign to Double Sunday School Classes
The Alabama Sunday School Association moves to double secondary division classes in a 30 day drive led by A G Sullivan of Cordova. The plan aims to recruit five new classes per county and boost Alabama to the nation’s best Sunday school state. Mobile hosts the April convention with a banner prize for counties showing the largest gains.
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Alabama
Ala
A. G. Sullivan
Cordova
Owe
North America
Christ Ose
International Sunday Association
Sunday School Association
Lec= Palmer
State Sunday Association
Superin
Mobile
Palmer
Other Association
America
Birmingham City
Geneva County
Walker
Bibb
Etowah
Elmore
North Jefferson
Dallas
Tallapoosa
Blount
All- Seve
Baldwin
Dale
Dekalb
Law- Lee Talladega
Calhoun
Ton
Coffee
Colbert
Pike
Macon
Randolph
Clarke
Hale Lauderdale
Madison
Maringo
Marion
Monroe
Montgom
Missionary Miss Burgess to Speak at First Christian Church
Sunday morning at 11 o clock Miss Mattie Burgess a longtime missionary to India will address the Woman's Mission Society at the First Christian Church. The public is invited to hear Evangelist meetings throughout the week with preaching from the text leavening.
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Mattie Burgess
India
Missic “Society of the Christian Church
Ark
Miss Burgess
Cormer
First Christian Church
St Patrick's Benevolent Plans Parade Boosters Meeting
A special meeting of St Patrick's Benevolent and Social Association will be held at their hall Monday. The group is preparing for a Day parade and aims to boost participation with a large turnout anticipated.
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Mie St Patrick's Benevolent and Social Sociation
Funeral Notice for Pelock Elie of the Slate
Obituary notes the death of Pelock Elie of the Slate with funeral arrangements and burial details as announced in the local notices.
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Ooh
Pelock
Elie
Missionary News Highlights From Ida Clyde Clarke
Ida Clyde Clarke presents a mission focused update from the Southern Missionary News Bureau detailing local church work, outreach efforts, and reports from mission fields.
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Southern Missionary News Bureau
Ida Clyde Clarke
China Opens to Western Knowledge Amid Revolutions
The article notes China’s turn toward Western learning and Christianity as the 1911 revolution reshapes society. It cites calendar changes, social disruption, and violent counter revolts, with missionaries reporting widened openings for lectures and baptisms amid growing Protestant numbers in China.
Is China Changing Is China Changing
Mrs. B P Roach of Yingtak reflects on Chinese changes since the revolution noting outward fashion shifts in port cities while insisting true change is inward and spiritual. She contrasts foreign influence with local customs and observes missionary work shaping beliefs over centuries.
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B. P. Roach
Yingtak
China
United States
Chinessey
Margaret Bilz Mentioned In Local Notices
Miss Margaret J. Bilz of Rene is referenced in the item, indicating a personal notice or brief reader entry. The readable fragment centers on a named individual and a location, with minimal context available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret’ J. Bilz
Rene
North Side Baptist Church organized in Mobile
Interest grows in the new North Side Baptist Church at 263 North Conception Street. The Rev. L C is leading meetings as a large Sunday school forms with James Adney as superintendent. Ladies form Missionary and Aid Society planning a December 9 bazaar at the Yeend Potter building to raise funds with cakes candies and crafts for Christmas gifts.
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North Side Baptist Church
North Conception Street
L. C
James Adney
Missionary and Aid Society
Lillie Pistole
J. P. George
Mabel Adney
EB. Daffin
Yeend-Potter Building
Dauphin Street
Bezaar
Mobile
Advent Services at St. Matthew's Feature Mary The Mother of God
Sunday evenings at St. Matthew's begin at 7 30 with a sermon by Rev John W Dunne on The Mother of God The Advent sermon series aims for moral and dogmatic guidance and is led by the church pastor.
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St. Matthew's Church
John W. Dunne
Brig. Gen. Edward L. Campbell Found Dead in Trinidad
Brig. Gen. Edward L. Campbell a Gettysburg and Civil War veteran was found dead at 81 in his Trinidad Colorado home after neighbors noticed his disappearance. Campbell, a New Jersey native, survived major battles including Gettysburg Bull Run Antietam and more.
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Edward L. Campbell
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Mary V Coleman
Mrs. Mary V Coleman widow of the late Dr Robert H Coleman died at her home in Isney Choctaw county Alabama on the evening of Friday November 28 she leaves a daughter Mrs Mattie Seale wife of A J Seale of Isney two sons Dr Walter Coleman of Minn eola Texas and Dr Robert H Coleman of McLain Mississippi two sisters Mrs Florence R Atchison of Disney and Mrs Madera C Stribling of Birmingham Alabama and one brother Lyman H Faith of Mobile plus other relatives
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Mary V. Coleman
Robert H. Coleman
Isney
Choctaw County
Ala
Funeral of Mrs Jane Rood at Government Street address
Funeral services for Mrs. Jane Rood were held at 10 o'clock Saturday from the family home 1058 Government Street conducted by Rev A K E Donnelly pastor of Government Street Methodist Church. Interment followed at Magnolia Cemetery with pallbearers Stewart Brooks H L Gaines Sr Edward Hogan BE B Fell W H Bryant and Jas P Weinacker listed.
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Jane Rood
Government Street
A. KE. Donnelly
Methodist Church
Magnolia Cemetery
Stewart Brooks
H. L. Gaines
Edward Hogan
BE. B. Fell
Jas. P. Weinacker
Death of Virginius Willcox at Bush Avenue Home
Virginius Willcox died after a short illness at his family home 10 Bush Avenue Saturday morning at 7 45 He was born in the city forty years ago and was well known to a large circle of friends He was the son of the late John G and Eliza D Willcox and is survived by two brothers John G and Gilbert R Willcox both of this city Funeral services are noted in another column.
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Virginius Willcox
Bush Avenue
John G
Eliza D. Willcox
Gilbert R. Willcox
Funeral for Mrs Margaret C Tagert at 800 New Jersey St
Funeral services for Mrs Margaret C Tagert were held at 2 o'clock from her son John W Tagert's residence 800 New Jersey Street. Rev W H Roberts of Broad Street Methodist Church conducted the service before a large gathering, with burial in Pine Crest Cemetery. The pallbearers included M J Tagert W A Capps R C Capps and George Capps.
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Margaret C. Tagert
John W. Tagert
New Jersey Street
8. W. Roberts
Broad Street Methodist Church
Pine Crest Cemetery
W. H. Ars M. J. Tagert
W. A. Capps
R. C. Capps
George Capps
High Heels and Hobble Cause Many Accidents
A report notes that high heels and hobble shoes contribute to numerous accidents. It highlights risks for pedestrians and workers and calls for safer footwear practices.
Where to Worship Episcopal in Mobile area
Directory of Episcopal churches listing Christ Church St Emanuel and Church streets Rev Matthew Brewster St Anthony and Jackson streets Rev A G Richards St Mark s Toulminville Rev A G Richards St John Dearborn and Monroe Rev Gardiner C Tucker St Francis Street Rev O C McGehee D D Government Street Rev E A Donnelly D D Broad Street Rev S W Roberts St Stephen s Road Rev B C Glenn Jr Toulminville Rev Carl Preer Oakdale Rev Carl Preer Prichard Charge Rev A B Brown Whistler Rev J W Reinhardt Crichton Rev J B Trotter details service times Sunday school offices and pastors with occasional feast days and prayer meetings.
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St. John’s Church
Dearborn
Monroe Streets
Gardiner C. Tucker
St. Andrew's
Women’s Auxiliary
Mistrial in Damage Suit Over Punitive Damages
In Hattiesburg Mississippi on November 29 the case J J Lee as father and next friend of Nancy Lee versus Gulf and Ship Is Railroad Company for 10000 punitive damages ended in a mistrial. The alleged assault by A C Tress, the railroad agent at McLaurin, involved the 16 year old girl being hugged and kissed in the warehouse and defending herself with a board. Jury selection consumed much time with five empaneled men excused for opposing punitive damages.
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Arthur H. Smith
China
Stanley A. Hunter
Hattiesburg
Miss
J. J. Lee
Nancy Lee
The
Gulf and Ship Is Railroad Company
Miss Lee
A. C. Tress
McLaurin
Rebels massed about Tampico in Mexican conflict
Rebels hold the Central Railroad near Tampico and control land routes around La Cruz Concepcion and the Panuco river. Cedral in San Luis Potosi was attacked. fighting continued at Carneros, Coahuila. Emiliano Zapata establishes Cuatla headquarters with a large following across several states.
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International News Service
Mexico City
Novarette
la Cruz
Concepcion
Tampico
Panuco River
Tamihua
Cedral
San Luis Potosi
Vanegas
Carneros
Coahuila
Emilano Zapata
Cuatla
Morelos
Herrero
Puebla
Mexico
No More Oil for the Locomotives
Aguillar Oil Company controlled by Lord Cowdray will stop supplying oil to national railways and will not appeal to Huerta government against the rebels. General Aguillar demanded terms and threatened reprisals, risking a major blow as fuel lines for government use are blocked.
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Tampico
Mex
Aguillar Oil Company
Lord Cowdray
Huerta
General Aguillar
Golf gains traction but still far from grand status
The text notes golf is increasing in popularity yet remains distant from a nationwide or top-tier emphasis among the "Woks" and other entities. It suggests a slow growth phase without immediate major changes in prominence or investment.
Sunday Services and Sunday School at Local Baptist Churches
Directory of services at First Baptist Government and Jefferson streets Dauphin Way Oakdale Blanding Vaughan Baptist Tabernacle Cavalry and Whistler churches. Includes pastors, Sunday school times 9:30 or 9:30, morning sermons at 11, evening services 7:30, midweek prayer meetings, and special notes on farewells and programs.
Sunday church services and Sunday school notices
Government Street Presbyterian Church hosts Sunday school at 9 20 a m with R O Harris as superintendent and morning and evening sermons by Rev W J Zergier of Livingston Alabama. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m seats free all welcome. South Franklin Street Presbyterian Church invites services at 7 30 p m with Rev Murdock and morning 9 36 Sunday school. prayer meeting Thursday 7 30. Central Presbyterian Church on Dauphin and Ann with Rev D A Planck D D offers 11 a m and 7 30 p m services. Sabbath school at 9 30 and prayer Wednesday 7 30. evening topic Seeking the Best.
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St. Francis
St. Francia and
Joachim Streets
O. C. McGehee
P. Roach
Epworth League
Weday
Government Street
Government and
Broad Streets
E. A. Donnelly
D. D
J. L. Cawthon
Broad Street
S. W. Roberts
J. F. Hoffman
Toulminville
Carl Preer
T. B. Willeson
Oakdale
B. Jones
Whistler
J. W. Reinhardt
Willam Cato
First Baptist Church
Government
Jefferson Street
John W. Phillips
T. H. Frazer
Ww. C. T.U
Dauphin Way Bapist
W. P. Hines
Baptist Tabernacle
Southwest Corner Church
Claiborne Streets
J. L. Hall
W. P. Wilks
Cavalry Baptist Church
Cedar and
North Carolina
Geo. W. McRae
J. Young
Government Street Presbyterian Church
Northwest Corner
Jackson Streets
R. O. Harris
W. J. Zergier
Livingston
Ala
Christian Endeavor Society
South Franklin Street Presbyterian Church
Franklin
Canal
Palmetto Streets
Murdock
Central Presbyterian Church
Dauphin and
Ann
D. A Planck
Cotton Crop Estimate Figures From 1912 Harvest
New Orleans reports W P Brown cites a 14 000 000 bale 1912 cotton crop including linters based on weather data and banker and planter input. He notes prior 15 000 000 to 17 000 000 estimates were exaggerated and predicts 1913 14 consumption around 15 000 000 000 bales if supply remains available.
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New Orleans
W. P
Brown
Schepps Offers 10 Save Becker in Rosenthal Murder Case
Sam Schepps the key witness in the Rosenthal murder case offers to tell a different story that could save Becker. He is in France and would not return to the United States, complicating extradition. Becker and the four gunmen await execution at Sing Sing as appeals proceed.
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Becker
Schepps
France
Becket
Tatter
Bridgie’ W
Passaic
N. J
New York
Tie Sub-Treasury
Jack Rose
Westport
Conn
Harry Vallon
Rose
Arthur Palmer
Joseph
Court of Appeals
Becks
Scepps
Unclear Historical Note on Cigarette Beliefs
Fragmentary line questions what happened to the belief that cigarettes were made from cigar stubs and who held that view. The text lacks context or identifiable individuals or organizations.
Temptation Leads a Man to Find Transportation
A proverb notes that without leadership to resist temptation a man will seek any means to reach his desired end. It suggests self discipline and guidance are key to avoiding risky choices and moral compromise.
Untied Hands Lead to Avarice in Proverbial Reflection
A traditional saying remarks that when a man's hands are tied many paths to wealth open if they are freed. The quote explores greed and opportunity under constraint.
Wilcox Funeral Notice Held at Magnolia Cemetery
Death occurred November 23 at 8:45 a m. Funeral from residence 10 Bush Avenue Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment Magnolia Cemetery. Friends of the family invited to attend. Virginia Will referenced in notice.
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Wilcox
Virginius
Bush Avenue
Magnolia Cemetery
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ST. PATRICK'S BENEVOLENT _ PREPARING
Egbert W. Smith
C. W. Puritt
C. C. Marriott
Chinklang
Nanking
Nanklang
Mr. Marriott Saye
Chinkiang
Argaret Bilz
Baptist Church
Selma
New Body
ST. Matthew's
Episcopal
Christ Church Corner
St. Emanuel
Church Streets
Matthew Brewster
St. Andrew
Trinity Church
St. Anthony and
A. G. Richards
St. Mark’s Church
In-Charch
All .Baints
Methodist
St Stephen’s Road
B. C. Glenn, Jr
Dilling
Prichard
A. B. Brown
Dumas Chapel
Ship Island Road
Aguilar Oil Company
Baptist
Oakdale Baptist Church
Whistler Baptist Church
Heyward Vaughan
Jas. Tucker
Presbyterian
W. P. Brown
Rosenthal
ROCHE
BURKE
St. Joseph and
State Streets
DeBrieere
South Royal ST
Arte
Moore's
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