The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
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SERMON TO MILITARY.
Soldier Boys of Demopelis Attend spe-
 ete1 Services.

| eisl Services. Demopolis. April 1t.--(Special. )-
 Last Sunday a large congregation was
 present at the Methodist Church to
 hear q special sermon by Rev. L. H.
 S. chappelle to the Demopolis Rifles.
 The seats to the left of the pulpit
 were reserved for cur citizen soldierv. When Captain Grifith marched his com . pany in the church while the organ
 pealed forth Onward Christian Sol
 diers," the sight was inspiring The splendid choir rendered during the ser- | vices most appropriate music, such as
 America" Soldiers of Christ" Am
 Soldier of the Cross etc. The | subject of the sermon, Fight the Good
 Fight of Faith" was most eloquent and
 impressively delivered and handled by the highly polished divine.
 The man of God paid a most exalted
 tribute to the soldiers of the dear
 Southland who fought for what they
 thought was right. Depicting their
 great patriotism. and als othe bravery
 and love of county. always exhibited
 Hp sll of Americas warriors, he urged the young men to emulate their ex- ample. In winding up the forceful ser mon the minister urged the young men to join the army of Christ and to light the good fight of faith"
 Dr. T. H. DeLoach attended District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Epes Monday and reports a very interesting and gratifying meeting. He was elected delegate to the Annual Conference which convenes in Greensboro in December. Recently this gentleman was also elected a del- eRate to the Layman's Missionary Con- ference which meets in Chattanooga, Tenn. April g and 23
 The inspection of the Demopolis Ri- fes took place on Monday night at the armory. quite a large number of citi- as they were drawn up in line for in- spection. At s:30 the company. fifty eight strong, presented themselves in line for the officers inspection. Capt | Paul T. Haynes. Jr.. 18th Cavalry, U. | S. A., of Fort oglethorpe, Ga. accom- panied by the State officers made the inspection.
 The Demopolis Rifles made a very creditable showing in their neat uni | forms. and their drilling was almost | perfect. The inspection was thor | ough one as the oficers examined all | the property belonging to the com pany. After the inspection the young | men indulged in the fascinating past | time of dancing to the sweet strains | of music of the piano for some time. | and then adjourned to the Demopolls Inn, where the officers were treated to | 3 most elaborate banquet. and several | speeches were made by the officers and members of the company.
 B. F. Glider of Linden. a candidate | for Superintendent of Education. was In the city Monday shaking hands with | his many friends and looking after his Interest.
 The new Presbyterian Church at this | place will be dedicated on next Sunday | This church was built by the efforts of Rev. L. c. Flames it's pastor, house of worship Is built of brick and sem ent, the interior is beautifully fn- Ished and presents a lovely picture it | Is the pride of that denomination. and | of the people of Demopolis as well. Rev Mir. Flames is held in high es- teem by every denomination and some lime ago he had call from church n another State, and as soon as the people of this city heard that they were about to lose this good man a petition signed by members of the oth- IT churches and citizens was present d to him asking him to stay in our midst.
 Rev. L. c. Flames filled his regular at Faunsdale Sunday and a most powerful sermon to good congregation.
 T. P. Sampson spent Sunday in Meridian with relatives and friends
 J. c. Fhares, an old and highly es- eemed citizen. died very suddenly last night. the immediate cause of lis death being heart failure The de- ceased was the father of Policeman clifford Phares of this city. The fu- ,eral arrangements have not yet been made public.