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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-24

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COMFORTABLE. COSY HOUSE IN
frst-class order, in thorough repair; 22t
Waldburg street, east; right rent TO right
tenant. Estate Solomon Cohen, West
Broad and Broughton streets.
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w. c. t. UNIONS FINANCES.
Its Receipts and Expenditures for
Last Year.

Mrs. Richard Webb, president of the
Savannah branch of the ". C. T. o.,
has received from the auditing committee
the treasurer's report of receipts and ex-
pendiures for the last fiscal year ending
April 80.
The account is as follows:
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HOUSES WANTED.

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WANTED, TO RENT. GROOM
house; southern part of city preferred. o..
care News.
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MEDICAL.


HOW ARE YOUR FEET2 If YOUR
feet are troubling you, call on noe and /
viii give you relief; cure ingrowinG nails
corn and all diseases of the feet without
main. charges reasonable; can give the
best references in the city, patients treat
ed at residences; orders can be left at Llv-
ingston's drug store, Bun and Congress
streets; telephone 293. Lem Davis, sur
geon chiroDodist
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MISCELLANEOUS.

MATTRESSES THOROUGHLY RENO
waited and made 10 order at a reasonable
price; moving, shipping, packing and stor-
ing furniture, a specially; rates always
suitable. A. s. Grim, S14 Broughton,
west Fone 2l54
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SUM MER.

The S e a S on is
now with us when
all things created
seem literally 10
faint with heat,
and mankind espa-
ciaily Is liable to be
attacked in the
weakest spot, as
cording to his in
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FoR RENT-RooMs

FOR RENT. LARGE ROOM 20 WEST
HUI street.
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EMrLoYAInNr WANTED.


YOUNG MAN, TWENTY-FIVE, VERY
anxious for an opening with reliable BUSH
ness house. wan accept anything, s1C0 to
$500 I'm cash deposited as guarantee of re-
liability, faithfulness. etc. Address w. s.
Gillian, Pasadena, Fla.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-24

EXPERIENCED LADY sTENOGRA-
pher and boohkeeper wants position. Adj
dress Experience, Morning News,
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EDUCATIONAL.
BOARDING.


M. CRIsOSTOMO 20 ST. JULIAN,
west. Board and lodging, $3.50 per week.
lodging, 15c and &c per single night, ac-
cording TO location of the room
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ron sALE-MIscnLLANEous.

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FOR SALE, LARGE GROCERY RE-
frigerator; rare bargain to quick purchase
err 424 Congress, west.
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WANTED, A WIDE AWAKE soLIc-
itor for benevolent association work;
good thing for hustler. ADDRESS A. b.
A., ia Liberty street. west.
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HELP wANTED-mALE.

WANTED, A YOUNG MAN TO SELL
hoi,r TO the retail trade; inclose two 2-ceut
stamps. II. e. Harrison, Room 4s, Brown
Building. Atlanta, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-24

OTHELLO RANGES, DOMESTIC
Sunshine, Home Sunshine. Excelsior Penn
Cook, Royal Manhattan, Cotton Pant, Tor
sale by Z. II. Herman, 10 West state
street
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The account is as follows:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-24

FOUND AT LAST REASONABLE
rates and frst-class service; Geoi gia Tel
ephone and Telegraph Company offers
residence telephones on metallic circuits
at S25 per year; business stations, $40 per
year. 144 Whitaker street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-01

God TO us as "a people and our complete
and constant dependence upon Him. The
address was replete with historical inior-
nation. fun of earnest thought and de-
Iivered with power
Rev. VI. Ashby Jones, Of Lclgh-Street
church. was the other speaker. Mr. Jones
made il the burden OF his address 10 show
that We ought TO recognize God not only
as the God Of this nation, but of an tho
nations of the earth. that His sovereign
will is being accomplished in all the
events OF the world. and that each year Of
history as It passes. even the year for
which We now give thanks. is a revcla-
ton Of his will. ard as such we ought TO
accent IL. The address was beautiful In
form and earnest I'm spirit.
At the close Of Rev Jones remarks a
enccial Offering was taken for the Baptist
Home for Aged Women. America was
then sung by the congregation, and the
bencdiction pronounced by Rev. Mercer.
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DR., CALISCH SPEAKS.
The Eloquent Rabbi Now in Favor of
Expansion.


A largo audience gathered al Beth Aha
ba syuagosue yesterday morning IN hear
Rabbi j. ~ Calisch deliver a Thanlegi,,-
ing discourse.
There were In the gathering nersons Of
nearly every form OF religious BELIEF r.n-
s,ntcd In Richmond
after taking his text from psal,o
cNxxNi. Rabbi Cansch began by readin,,
the proclamation OF President Me<inie,s
lie then said that he always reioload I'm
tre Thanksgiving service. 40 spoke OF
many things that We're "a delight 10 him
Ia tho FIRST place, IL was the common
meeting ground OF all crecds. and In this
vas symbolic OF our country. There is
no church that Is the favored child OF
our government. and all creeds and All
shades Of belief have equal place and
equal right under the shadow OF the
eagles pinions. Each is free TO worship
in airy manner that he pleased. or IL he
wishes. not 90 worship az all.
ADAPTED FROM JUDAISM.
Another thing that was pleasing 10 him
was tho fact that the Thanksgiving Il.
self was an institution that was an ada3-
tation from Judaism. II was one OF Ju-
daisms contributions 10 humanity. Other
ancient nations had had sporadic and
periodic thanksgiving outbursts. but Il
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-01
RAILROADS
Atlantic Coast Line
RAILROADS
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE NOV. 10. 1889.
TRAINS LEAVE 'RTCHMOND-BYRD-
STREET STATION.

900 A NJ. Daily. Arrives Petersburg o;3l
A. NJ, Norfolk ll:21 a. NJ STOPS
only al Petersburg. NaNerly an"
Suffolk. Va.
9:0j a. NJ Daily. Arrives Petersburg 800
A. NJ, Weldon l1.45 A. NJ. Fslette-
vile AIS 2. NJ, Charleston III 70 l.
NJ, savannah 300 A. NJ, Jackson
cite 1850 A. ~. Fort Tampa go \.
NJ Connects at Wilson Win 70
- arriving GOldsboro $40 y, Nj,
Wilmington Gao r. NJ. pullman
Sleeper New York 10 Jacksonville.
i1:3o \. NJ. Daily except Sunday. Arrives
Petersburg 90 p. NJ. stops Man
chester Drewrys Bun, Centralid
and Chester on signal
1888 T. VI. Daily Arrives Petersburg 4:15
Il. Nj. Makes all stops.
$50 p VI Daily except sunday. Arrives
Petersburg 8.tj =. NJ, Weldon $50
y. NJ, and Rocky Mount O:3O P. NJ.
Makes all intermediate stops.
Gas l.. NJ Daily. Arrives Petersburg T:2i
r. NJ Connects with \ and w. for
Norfolk and intermediate points.
Empor.a $40 connects with A. and
ID. for stations between Emporia and
IaNrencev.lle), Weldon S.5S L. NJ.
Fayetteville 1910 4. NJ, Charleston
5.O4 \. NJ. Savannah 1904 A. NJ.
Jacksonville 100 a NJ. Port Tampa
9:45 r. VI.
GA POINTS-Arriving Aiken IDS
A. NJ, Augusta $40 A. NJ. Macon
~ \. NJ Atlanta i2.1J p. NJ Pull
man Sleepers New York 10 VII
mingtOn. Charleston. Jacksonville,
Aiken, Augusta and Macon
900 p NJ. Daily. Arrives Petersburg 0:39
L. NJ. Weldon II 20 2. NJ. Makes
local stops between Petersburg and
Weldon. Arrives Lynchburg 2.l5 A.
NJ. Roanoke. Va, 1870 A. NJ. Bris-
toll Va" 1910 \. NJ Connects at
EmpOria for Danviile. Va. arriving
5:3j A. NJ. Pullman Sleeper Rich
mond 10 Lynchburg.
1915 p. VI. Daily. Arrives Petersburg
1870 A. NJ.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
1923 \. VI. Daily From Jacksonville, Sa-
vaunah. Charleston, Atlanta. Ma
con, Augusta and all points south.
s:15 a. NJ. Daily except sunday. From
Atlanta. Athens and Raleigh. Hem
derson. Lynchburg aud the West
s:S7 A. NJ. Daily except Sunday. Peters
burg local
500 a. NJ sunday only. From Atlanta,
Athens Raleigh. and Henderson,
Lynchburg and the West
1l:O5 A. NJ Daily except sunday. From
GOldsb0rO and intermediate stations
Norfolk and suffolk.
11:O5 \ VI. Sunday only From Norfolk.
Suffolk and Petersburg
1:3J p. VI. Daily except Sunday From
Petersburg
G:55 = NJ Daily From Norfolk. Suf-
folk ana Petersburg.
7:25 p NJ Daily From Jacksonville
Savannah. Charleston Wilmington
GOldsboro and all points South
s:5s p. NJ Daily. From Petersburg
Lynchburg and West
T. VI. EMERSON
]. r. KENNY. Traffic Manager
General Manager.
H. NJ EMERSON.
General Passenger Agent
c. : CAMPBELL
Division Passenger AGENT
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n I'M 4 NufoIkJsWeslsrn
ccSsfiia IN CTsn.
Sc ssdlla N : Fsnf

NOVEMBER I'D. 1882.
LEAVE RICHMOND OAlLO. BYRD
STREET STATION.
900 \. NJ. ltlCnMDND AAD NORFOLK
VESTIBULE United. Arrive at
Norfolk ll.2j 4. "a. SlOps oniy ar
Petersburg. Waterly and suffolk.
Second-ciass tickets n0L accepted IN
this train.
sos A. NJ. TIE CHICAGO EXPRESS.
Tor Lynchburg, Roanoke, columbus
and Chicago. Pullman Sleeper Roam
oke 10 Columbus. also for Bristol.
Knoxville and Chattanooga. pull
man sleeper Roanoke 90 hnONvnie.
GAS T. A. for Suffolk Norfolk anu IN
termedidte stations, arrives at Nor-
folk al 1910 L. "a.
900 T. NJ. for Lynchhurg ana Roanoke.
Connects AZ Lynchhurg with wash
Pullman Slecpers Lynchburg 20 Mems
mis- and New Orleans. cafe. parlor
ana observation car Radford 10
Arala Ala. Pullman sleeper be-
tween Richmond and Lynchburg. and
HDIfHr ready TOT occupancy tA 0tHV
p. NJ Also. Pullman sleeper Peters
burg and Roanoke.
Trains arrive Richmond from Lynch
burg ap4 the Wet daily al sis \. n.
fse al nos 4. NJ. and VETIBULEn
LIMITED. 100 p. NJ.
ONCE: SgS Main street.
JNO. p. WAGNER.
City Pass. and Ticket AGENT
G.. u. BOSLEY.
District PASSENGER AGENT.
". = DENlIL.
Gens-al Passenger \! ent.
General Oiice. Roanoke Va.
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RAILROADS.
- ..-.--r--~~~-~~'>7~>,>--S>
Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad.
RAILROADS.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NOV. ~, 1893.
LEAVE BYRD. STREET STATION.
1913 a. NJ. Daily for washington ana
points Nottn; STOPS op.y as A sIesns
ers TO New York. ,,,s,.-,.,.
$40 A. III. sunday Oniy. for Washington
and points North; stops az E.n2a'
Glen Allen, Ashland, Iayiors.iie'
boswell. Huther Gen. Pcnols, MIL
ford. WOOds'ane. Guinea. summit,
FreierlcksOurs. Brooke ana Wide'
S:@ 4: NJ. Daily except sunday. for
Washingtcn ana points Norm. stops
at Elba. Glen Allen, Ashland. lay
iorsyils. boswell. Ruther Glen. Pc
nOia, Milford. WOodsane. Guinea,
Summit. lrederlCksburg Brooke and
Whitewater. Pullman car
1900 NJ. Daily. except sunday. for Wash:
Ells. Glen Alien. Ashland. boswell.
Milford and Fredericksburg. Parlor
Car. CONNECTS with Congressional
Limited at Washington.
T:45 r. N. Daily f0r Arlington and
RS nd D SsS M3P o5rdf f. F E.sG sSs
burg Brooke .Ss and WdeS3er s, ssSes
Richmond 10 New York. sieeper
Washington to ,Phllale' phia
SO 4. N Daily st5fs Al wldswaier.
brooke FrederiCksnurg. Milford.
boswell. Ashland and Eioa. stops
New York TO Richmond.
500 Il. NJ DallY EXCEPT sunday stops
az FrederiCkshurg Milford boswell,
Ashland Glen Allen and Elna. Pars
lOr car from Washington.
COS f. NJ Dafy Stop O.Iy no EreJ-
erisksburg. Boswell Ashland snd
Elba. Pullman cars from New York.
$40 p rs Daily stops an Whitewater,
Brooke. Fredercks6urg summit,
Guinea. WOodslaue Milford Pcnols,
Ruther Glen. boswell Taylorsville.
Ashland. Glen Allen and Elba. Sleep
Ing car. --.... u....,>..
ID3nv EXCEPT Suno1N.1
7.12 A NJ. Leaves Elba for Quantico.
400 y. NJ. Leaves Byrd-Street station for
Fredericksburg.
Gao n m Leaves F'ha for Ashland
$40 A. NJ Arrives Elba from Ashland.
SOS A. M Arrives Byrd street from
Fredericksburg.
w. p. TAYLOR
Traffic Manager.
r. n ID. MYERS
President.
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THE EPISC0PALIANS.
Rev. Thomas Semmes Conducts Ser
vices az ~. paurs.

vices at ~. Paurs.
snecial thanksgiving services were held
M 81. Paurs Episcopal church. The ser
mon was preached by Rev. Thomas
scmmes. of ST. Andrews. The music was
rendered by the full vested choir.
During his sermon, Rev. Semmes de-
clared that one Of the great mistakes
which is now being made in the homes Is
the gradual abolition Of the family al
tar. and TO this is due to great extent
the laxlty on the part OF the younger
generation. lie made an earnest plea for
the continuance of family worship and
prayers.
There are many things, declared the
speaker for which We should be most
thankful God IL not only the God OF
individuals but also nations, and as ma
ton we have shared his blessings.
Rev. Semmos said that while stagna-
ton existed in the Industrial world
few years ago. to-day we were enjoying
unprecedented prosperity. and want no
longer was TO be found in any degree ap-
preaching that OF short time ago. That
he had Given success to our arms and had
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-01
THE BAPTISTS.
4 Union Service Held. and Addresses
Delivered.

4 union service Of the various Baptist
CONGREGATIONS was held NJ the Second
church. The edihce was well filled, and
the services greatly enjoyed. Rev. Dr. !.
NJ. Mercer, of the West View church, con-
Quoted the services. and on the rostrum
were seated Revs. George Cooper. ID. D..
pastor of the First church. NJ. Ashby
Jones. OF the Leigh-Sueet church: j. Il.
Harrison. OF the Emmanuel church. G. NJ
Daniels. of the Randolph-Street church.
and II. A. Bagby, Of Calvary church.
Special music was also rendered.
Rev Mr. Daniels opened the services by
reading the Scriptures, and he was follow
ed by Rev. Mr. Harrison. who made the
opening prayer. Then, while the congre-
CATION stood. Rev. Mr.. Bagby offered
prayer OF thanksgiving.
THE DAYS HISTORY.
The frs. address was By Rev Is. Cabeil
Hening. OF Fulton church. The speak
reviewed rapidly the history OF Thanks
giving Day as an institution, showing how
It was established by the Pilgrim Fathers
in 1921 and has come long ago 20 be a ma
tional observance. He also pointed out
that the underlying ideas from the be-
ginning were to recognize the goodness of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-01
Stole a Wheel.

A bicycle belonging to Mr. T. c. Temple
was stolen from the entrance Of Julius
Meyers Sons yesterday morning while
Mr. Temple was IN that store on some
business when he was notified Of his
loss he at once reported the matter 20 the
police. The wheel is a Cleveland, 1899.
with black frame and one OF the set
screws in the saddle is broken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-01
Animal pountl Party,

The virginia Hospital viii hold its an
nuGl pound party to-day, and me ladies'
IN charge will be az the hospital up 70
o'clock this afternoon 10 receive the
contributions OF liberal friends
Groceries. tableware. crockery ana
household furnishings will be acceptable.
The Virginia Hospital IS doing all the
charity work that II Is called upon TO do,
and haa nAvar RafiLsAd q worthy casa q
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-01

A death occurred in the city jail yestor-
day. Charles Clay. who has been al the m
stitution for some time. serving six
months sentence FOR petit larceny sue
cumbed to typhoid fever, from which
he had been suffering nearly the whole
period OF his Incarceration. Clay was a
Colored man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-01

George ". Brooks, a well-known stove
merchant Of Petersburg. through his
counsel. James G.. Rahiiy. filed pet-
ton in bankruptcy yesterday morning in
the office OF United States Commissioner
Joseph D. Brady.
The liabilities are given at S,oISa and
the assets 81 500 g..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-01
Eo.E1M chesapeake
$S . 0u4s Ohio ay. |

REFLECTIVE OCTOBER -. 1879.
TRAINS LEAVE KICHMOND.
BROAD-SIltLEI STATION.
800 A. "a Daly. with iarOr car zoe
principal s,auons, newport Nees'
Dla I'oint. N0stJlk au4 flFtsmo1th:
lOuNelIa al NIllI.. ahly VAN D4l
IiUul.Irt .l. AIDS uIp int NrM 1uth.
as =. N. Daily with Pullman Tor local
staLuus. Newport news, F'4 fOlub
NGri0lS At Pofcsd.9a.h Coaneca
AL Old Point with washington alta4l-
ers daily aAd HItn baltimore steam-
1o.oo A ''-.. -.oe3. sunday. for
Clifton F0rlc Connects az Gcrdons-
Vile Tor orange. tdyrrton. Manss-
sas. Alexandra and Washington, AZ
Iniop s,ai.o@. -.1.i l,-.' . VIZ , ,or
2:i5 p. N. Dany. with Pullman 10 Gin
ciunau. Louisville ana ~ Losis.
connecting al G'oroonssiiIe tor
Orange. ana al OrInss Win south.
ern Railway. nortA-nound, al Cow
ington. Va. for ii1l apflnsa. StoPs
only at important stations. metls
served ON D.nins cars % ,oSst
train. except Sunday. follows hpoNe
train from ROTNN- I'' i' 200 l-t'
$50 +. II. Accommodation. except sun
10 80 r. H. Daily FOR Cincinnati. with F.
f. V. Pullman 20 Hinton. W say
and Gordonsyi8e 10 Cin. ilnaii anu
louisville. Mea served ON ilnins
Sunday Tor Wiuchester. Aa.. and AZ
Covingion Va, dairy Tor virginia
Hot Springs.
TRAINS LEAVE EIGHTH STREET.
STATION.
1890 \. NJ. Daily, f0r LyuenoWs, Lc1.ng-
ton Va. and tIilIu tul-.. i1l-
meets. except Scr iAy. WIN Buck
ingham ana AlDorDug branches. aud
al clifton Forge With No. / TOT en-
300 - NJ Except sunday for Columbia.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
BROAD-srREET STATION.
500 4. ". except 3uncAL. nom boswell.
$3.50 A. NJ. Daily. from Cincinnati.
II 20 a. ". Daily, irom Noii7iN ana Old
$3.50 =. VI. Daily. from Cincinnati and
$50 p. Nj Daily. from Norfolk and ora
745 p NJ. except SUNDAY from clifton
TRAINS ARRIVE rTGUTH-sfREEr
STATION
$40 A. VI. Except SUNDAY fr1m 'pilm-
600 70. 49, Daily from cICon Forge.
Itanet ~. HNf iNn nlIrg. and
except Sunday fr'n NeH Castle md
JOHN y. POTTS.
Assistant cen Pas Agent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-01
YORK RIVER LINE via WEST POINT.
THE FAVORITE ROUTE NORTH.


YORK RIVER LINE via WEST POINT.
THE FAVORITE ROUTE NORTH.
LEAVES RICHMOND.
$50 II. IA. No. TO- baltimore Limited,
daily except sundays. for West Point
and intermediate stations, making
close connection at West Point Win
steamers Tor Baltimore Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays
2:3O +. NJ, No. 10 local express Mon
days. Wednesday and Fridays for
West Point and intermediate sta
tons. Connects with stage az Lester
Manor for Walkerton and Tapp1han-
mock; also. at West Point WIN
300 A. NJ. No "a. local mixed. Lcaves
daily except Sunday from Virginia
Street Station for West Point and
intermediate stations tons; , GIonose'if9 a;
WalkertOn and Tappah1nnock.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
900 A. NJ, Daily from West Point Win
connection from Baltimore Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturddys.
1915 A. NJ, Wednesdays and fridays
O:4O p NJ. Daily except sunday from
West Point and intermediate sta
Steamers leave West Point Mondays
Wednesdays and Fridays $40 j. VI ar
rivinc Baltimore $50 following morning.
returning. leave baltimore a. 30 7. NJ
Tuesdars Thursdays Wd SnilrG1ys. ar
irving West Point $50 aud Hcf mond
go following morning
Steamers call at all landings on York
r r W vrsTBURY. Trav Pass. Agent
go east Main ST. Richmond; va.
'Tratac Manager. Gen Fass Agent
r. cannon. Third Vice-President ana
ccn.i Manager. Washington. u. c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-01
Az Monumental,

at Monumental church yesterday were well
attended Dr. Bars text was BE
Thankful unto Him and Bless His Name"
The discourse was a mastery one
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-01

ccmented the people once more into an
inseparable union and that all were more
under one flag and Of one country, with
one idea-the good Of the nation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-01
No Snecinl Services

No special Thanksgiving Day services
were held in the Catholic churches yes
terday. The regular morning masses were
s0lemnized with a short sermon at each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-01
GIVING THANKS.

Il like TO give thanks to God by word:
7 like on public occasions 20 make known
10 men everywhere that God has bee
good 10 me, ana feel I'm mine own
heart tonight as the Psalmist sang II
is a good thing 20 give thanks unto the
Lord. But do you know what 1 con-
ccive 20 be the highest sort Of thanks
giving, not by word or prayer or song.
but l believe the thanksgiving most ac-
Ceptable 10 God IS the Thanksgiving OF
deed and Of living a life that shall be
such a life. a walk that shall be such
q walk a character that Shall be so
Christly that day by day our very lives
shall be Il thanksgiving TO God for his
mercies TO rs and Of his goodness. And
those who have a tendency 10 complain
If they would read the life Of Christ and
think Of Gcthsemane they would never
utter another word Of complaint. but
would give thanks unto God day by DAY
morning and evening for his kindness to
the children Of men. And / trust that YOU
viii not let tomorrow be a formal thanks
giving satisfied with the good things 10
eat. but that you will seek the poor and
needy In the hooks and corners Of the
city and go 10 them with gifts and with
messages Of life. and 50 / trust my broth
rem that this day win not be a formal
Thanksgiving with ms. but will see some
decd done. some word spoken. some
prayer made that shall bring joy and
sladness into some sad life and IN the
evening YOU will md that God viii flood
your heart with peace that passeth I'M
derstanding and joy that the world
cannot steal away. And may God help
ms 10 do what will be most acceptable 10
Him"
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thinking as 7 came here tonight. that il
the people who were at this Wednesday
night service were TO say tlat by the
grace Of God from this night through %
next Thanksgiving might. ! win walk as
Christ should walk. / will live as Christ
would live L will have the same spirit
I'm me that was in Christ Jesus. 1 will
seek day by day the unct.ons from above
that gives power ana gives success and
makes our lives effective. / was think
ing what great work and what a MAJ
velous influence and what a power for
good during this coming year And as /
thought or IL / said. may God put this
purpose into the hearts OF these people
as we come together for the first We'd
nesday night Of the conference year %
sing and 20 pray and TO begin our mid
week work
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-01
THE PRESBYTER IANS,
Their Thanksgiving Services Held at
the First Church.

The Thanksgivings Of the Presbyterians
were held at the First Presbyterian
church. The pastor Rev Robt- =. Kerr,
d. D.. presided, and parts of worship
were taken by the Rev. Messrs. j. C..
Stewart j. +. Cook and j.. Is. Waithali.
The sermon was by the Rev Jere With
erspoon. u. D. from Psalm %. verse ,:
Let us come before his presence with
tbanksgiying." Tie discourse was one
Of forclble reasoning ana eloquence. Tho
speaker referred in terms OF eradication
to the fact that We have In the Presidency
Of the United states and in the governor
ship Of Virginia. Christian men and de-
clared that the country was now dis
tinctly on a higher plane Of religious feel
ing and life
The Presbyterian Church, while it didn't
believe the State had any authority over
the Church. yet always rejoiced TO comply
with the Thanksgiving proclamation Of
the civil rulers