The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-09
Melbourne News.


the third Sunday in May. In connec-
nection with the song service there
will be preaching in the forenoon, and
decoration day will also be observed
The evening will be spent in the
song service, and everybody in East
Mississippi and West Alabama is in
vited to attend. They are requested
to bring their books and a large bas-
ket well filled with choice eatables,
and also good department, with them.
Forget it not, forget it not, and you
will regret it not. Since the last
memorial day at EbeneZer many of
our dear ones and friends have de-
parted; their voices are hushed, their
chairs are vacant; their last battle
has been fought, their warfare has
ended, and peacefully they have sunk
to rest Hence all who have loved
ones who sleep beneath the silent
tomb al EbeneZer will be called upon
to spend the third Sunday in May in
to emulate their many virtues. We
love our departed ones, for where
they now are we are sure to be:
death is the one event that comes to
every human being. From real or
imaginary evils we may in the Prov
idence of God escape; in this conflict,
however, there is no retreat. There
is no departure from this world of
sin, sorrow and suffering to the
higher and diviner life but through
the gates of death. Neither tears,
nor anguish, nor breaking heart
strings, can avoid anything when the
fatal summons comes: they are ut
terly powerless to ward off the grim
messenger. All we can do is to bow
before the great affection and rever-
emily say, THE Lord gave and the
Lord has taken away; blessed be the
name of the Lord This will be a
great day in the history Of Ebenezer
church, although the occasion will be
shrouded in sadness. Let all come
and bring nice floral offering for
the dear departed ones.
OA ACAI Tic L = III II,
there will be one of the best all-day
singings at Harmony church, near
that was ever held in
West Alabama. All singers in East
Mississippi and West Alabama have
been invited to attend. A basket din
ner will be served, and this will be
a great day in the history of Har-
mony church. When it is known that
such famous yocalists as Judge r. L.
and E. M. Springfield of Yer
non, Prof. I. G. Rector of Melbourne,
Profs. E. L. Miller and w. K. Hull of
Millport, Henry r. Sisson of High
togy, and scores of others, will be in
the success of the occa-
ability as a vocalist, and of course
will be there with the goods and take
an active part in the services. Are
you going? Yes, indeed. Well, then,
don't forget your basket and books
and good department, and don't for
get the date-Sunday, the 18th day
Of May, at Harmony church, near
Sunnyside. Take due notice and gov
ern yourselves accordingly.
Mr. and Mrs. Selma Mordecai of
Stacy spent one day last week in Sun
nyside as the guests of the formers |
sister, Mrs. A. G. Lofts.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Brewer of Stacy |
spent last Sunday in Sunnyside as
L. - Ar I<a,.t
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Atkins of Baxter
we're the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ |
Mordecai at their home in Stacy very |
Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Abbott of Fern
oank visited friends and relatives in /
Stacy recently.
Our old time friend, Mr.. J. S. Ray, I
IF Richards, in company with his |
imiabIe wife and two sweet little |
Allie and Carrie, spent |,
asst Sunday in Melbourne as the /
guests of the formers daughter, Mrs. /
Jesse Younger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Younger of
Richards visited friends and relatives
n Melbourne recently.
Prof Clinton Green of Steen was
Richards visitor recently.
We are indebted to the Hon. A. s.
Wilson of Melbourne for courtesies
hown us last week.
Mr. l. G. Barksda1e of Fernbank
,aid us a pleasant call last week.
Mr.. L. B. May of Friendship was
richards visitor very recently.
We are greatly indebted to our
distinguished friend, Prof. I. G.. Rec
or, of Melbourne, for courtesies
hown us last week. Prof. Rector is