The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-04-27

Yesterday was n beautiful Sunday
and exceptionally large congregations
were In attendance at all the church
es. The night crowd. contrary to the
usual custom, comparing favorably
with the morning congregations.
DIR. Harvey Hatoher,a distinguished
Baptist minister of Atlanta, Ca, filled
the pulpit OF the First Baptist church
Sunday both morning and evening.
He is an able and eloquent preacher
and gave two fine sermons. He was
heard by excellent congregations at
both services and very much pleased
all.
Mr.. Sehon, Of Louisville, represent
ing the Kentucky Children's Home,
was in the city yesterday and visited
the various churches in the interest Of
his great work. lie made a strong and
earnest plea and enlisted tho interest
and attention of his audiences. He
briefly outlined the good work toing
done. and the necessity for enlarged
accommodations, especially in hospit-
al addition. Pledge cards were given
out and collection taken for the
cause at the Broadway Methodist
church last night.
An excellent service was held by the
Broadway Methodist Epworth League
in the league parlor last evening from
Gas to 7:45 O'Clock. mission Work
In Largo Cities''was the general theme.
Strong and interesting talks were made
along practical lines by several speak
ers. Mr.. W. A. Barley spoke on the
Importance of Large Cities" Judge
VIM. Marble stressed the necessity Of
civic beauty and purity as an uplift-
ing force. Mr.. b. L. Mathis talked on
Missions Among Non Church Goers. 4"
A series Of revival services was be-
gun yesterday ct the Tiimble street
Methodist church. The pastor will be
assisted by Rev. A. O. Holder.s young
preacher OF the Paducah district, who
is said to BE- a tevivalist of ability.
Mr.. Holder was at one time q mission
airy 10 Cuba. There will be services
every day this week at 10 q. m. and
7:45 pm.
Bishop T. U. Dudiev, Ct Louisville,
will preach at Grace Episcopal church
next Sunday, and hold the regular
confirmation service. This is Bishop
Dudley s regular episcopal visit to Pa
ducah, and he is always greeted with
large congregations as he is very pop.
ular here and an eloquent preacher.
A call has been extended to the
Rev. Mr. Coates, of Gainesville, Tex
as, by the Cumberland Presbyterian
church of the city. He is expected
next Sunday to occupy the pulpit and
confer with the congregation. He has
quit a reputation as aneloquent, school
arly minister.
Rev. r. W. Morehesd, d. D., Of
Princeton, who has been assisting
Rev. J. L. Perryman Of the East Bap-
fist church in revival service during
the past week, preached strong ser
mons yesterday. The revival is meet
ing with splendid success.
The revival which has been in pro.
gross all the past week at the Tenth
street Christian church, will be con-
tinued throughout this week. The
pastor. Rev. H.K. Berry has been con-
Quoting the service, and preaching ex.
cellent sermons. There has been much
interest manifested.
The board Of church extension Of
the NJ. X. church, South. which was
in session in Louisville at the general
seoretary's office last week, has fin
ished its work and adjourned. Among
the allowances made for various
churches annually helped by the board
was $3.50 for Third street Methodist
church of this city.
Rev. W. II. Robinson of the Second
Baptist church continues quite i'll.
HIS pulpit was filled last evening by
Rev. J. L. Perryman, pastor Of the
East Baptist church.