Easter Sermon Bridges Death and Faith in Durham Talk
Rev Dr Plato Durham presided over Easter service at Central Methodist Church delivering a two part sermon on death and the empty tomb. He cited scientific views on death and recalled Bishop Kilgo and Bishop Wilson to support the belief in recognizable loved ones in the hereafter. The day included an Easter musical program and a union county church conference conducted by Durham.
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Plato Durham
Charlotte
Central Methodist Church
Durham
John
Mary
Selene
Society For Psychic Research
John C. Kilgo
Heaven
Mars
Moses
Elias
Israel
Bishop Wilson
J. F. Laney
Walter Strauss
Some Common Birds of Union County
Henry GarMon notes spring arrival of birds in Union County per essay urging farmers to observe and aid birds. He lists beneficial species like kingbird bluebird chickadee and woodpecker and nuisances like blue jay crow and sparrow. Encourages building bird houses and studying bird habits for farming benefits.
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Union County
Wren
Blue Bird
Martin
Chickadee
Henry Garmon
For Napoleon and France at Pastine Theatre
The photodrama portrays a French soldier's infatuation with a high born courtesan who plots to harm the country. Capt Robt Larive endures intrigue at Court, aided by Napoleon and family ties, with lavish sets and period costumes. Shows Thursday April 16 for one day only.
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Napoleon
France
George Kleine
Pastine Theatre
Anthony
Cleoptra
Pompe
Robt. Larive
Laurela
Butterfly Ife
Paris
Marshall Larive
Madame de Longueville
Silver Wedding of Rev. and Mrs. Postell
The writer attended the silver wedding of Rev. and Mrs. Postell of the Prospect circuit on March 9. Music by Prospect graded school and Mr. Wade Postell included a piano piece by Miss Francs Postel. Friends praised the couple’s devoted labors as guests shared a luncheon and many gifts from friends in Georgia and beyond.
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Postell
Prospect
Prospect Graded School
Wade Postell
Thate
Georgia
Tey
H. Rogers
Delegates Gather for Southern Methodist Conference in Oklahoma City
The General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South meets in Oklahoma City on May 6. Dr J H Weaver, pastor of Central Church, attends as delegate for the seventh time, tracing back to 1890. The 16th session since organization will hear expected retirements of Bishops Morrison and Wilson and potential new elections.
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General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Oklahoma City
North Carolina
Mayard
J. H. Weaver
Cntral Church
St. Louis
Southern Methodist Church
Northern
Morrison
Wilson
Pleasant Hill to Hold Eighth Annual Commencement
Principal Maurice W Biggers of Pleasant Hill School asks The Journal to announce the eighth annual commencement exercises on April 17 and 18. Program includes Friday debate at 8 p m and Saturday events: declamations and recitations at 10 a m, address by Mr Clegg Ashcraft at 2 p m, dramatic club presentation Our Awful Aunt at 5 p m, with Union Grove band providing music.
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Maurice W. Biggers
Pleasant Hill School
Journal
Pleasant Hill
Societien
Clegg Ashcraft
the Dramatic Club
Union Grove Band
Wesley Chapel High School Graduation and Public Debates
The Wesley Chapel High School segment details a series of events from a recent commencement to public debates on constitutional reform. It notes the large graduating class of eight, the speech by Hon. T. W. Bickett, and a Sunday sermon by J. H. Weaver. Presbyterian Church notes cover Resurrection themes, choir anthems, and a Woman's Missionary Union meeting.
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Wesley Chapel High School
the Journal
North Carolina
Eunice Broom
Amy Hon
Grady Hawteld
Car Broom
Mesars. E. M. Moore
W. K. Rape
Earl Price
Amy House
Minnie Underwood
Mesers
Carl Broom
Fannie Fowler
Grady Hawfeld
John Winchester
James Gordon
T. W. Bickett
Union County
St. ©. Ashcraft
Governor Bickett
Sane Carolina
J. H. Weaver
W. A. Moore
Wile
Satterfield
Moore
Mecklenburg Presbytery
Newell
H. L. Crowelt
Woman's Missionary Union
Tirzah
Recorder's Court summary of local cases and fines
Recorder's Court items include Oscar Jordan fined for selling whiskey with costs, Ernest Cuthbertson bound over for lar ceny, Will Starnes and Will Williams cited for assault and battery, Sam Krauss fined for violating ordinance 18, Clyde Moore bound over for seduction, Sam Massey fined for carrying a pistol, Bus Phifer fined for carrying a pistol, and John Tadlock fined for violating ordinance 180. Weather outlook for North and South Carolina notes fair conditions with showers possible in parts. groundhog predicts rain Tuesday. Abbeville man profiting from game cocks contrasts with cotton farming debates.
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Recorder's Court
R. Long
Oscar Jordan
Ernest Cuthbertson
Will Starnes
Will Williams
Sam Krauss
Clyde Moore
Sam Massey
John Tadlock
Bus Phifer
North Carolina
East Portion
South Carolina
South Portion
Remembrance of Union County Baptist Pioneers in Faith
A tribute to Rev L Davis Rev D A Snider and Rev J L Bennett highlighting their lifelong gospel work in Union County Their baptism numbers are cited as thousands with Bennett claiming three thousand five hundred Snyder close to that total and all three serving a region past the Civil War Their influence spawned Hopewell Baptist church and multiple regional churches shaping local ministry and mentoring successors.
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Ther
Mr. Long
Bible Recorder
L. Davis
D. A. Snider
J. L. Bennett
Union County
Keech
Edmund Davis
Brother Bennett
Brother Snyder
Bennett
Christ
A. C. Davis
Olive Ranch
BE. L. Davis
Stanley W. Hennett
Baptist Church
Lincolnton
Joel S. Snyder
First Baptist Church of
Payetteville
John W. Snyder
West Baptist Church of
Hopewell
Patie
J. A. Bivens
Brother Bivens
John
Wingate Gardener and Citizens Honored in April Note
Correspondent from Wingate reports a spring community piece praising local morals and hospitality. Pulpit replacement by Braxton Craig at Meadow Branch church featured strong praise for foreign missions. Also noted are a bicycle accident injuring Justus Austin, inventor Calvin Nash’s stump puller, and venerable member Gro. Join Hamilton still active at age 88.
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Journal
Wingate
Thev
Braxton Craig
Meadow Branch
Yaster D. M. Austin
Craig
Justus Austin
T. A. Redfearn
Calvin Nash
Nash
Hamilton
John
John Hamilton
Austin
Brother Austin
Democratic gains in New Jersey special election
Democrats lost a seat as Republicans gained in New Jersey seventh district special election. Don H. Drukker won by over 5,000 votes to succeed the late Robert Bremmer, aided by Wilson supporters. The result is framed by Republicans as a rebuke to Wilson. Democrats cite district voting patterns in governor races and personal popularity of the previous local Democrat. A Home Rule bill debate continues in Britain’s Parliament amid tensions over Ulster. Dunn, N. C.
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House of Representatives
New Jersey
Don H. Drukker
Pasnaic
N. J
Congessman
Robert L. Bremmer
James J. Bryne
Wilson
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Dearborn
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Michigan
P. H. Ritch
Mrs. Postel
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General Villa
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