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The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1912-09-13
COLUMBIA NOTES.

Mr.. VIII Johnson, of Nashville. is
visiting his mother. Mrs. Amanda
Johnson, on Tenth street Miss Fred
die Iee VOORHEES, has returned from
Brentwood, where she has been Wis
iting relatives for two weeks. Mrs.
A. J Morton. who has been quite sick.
IS improving Miss Amanda Green
left last week for Buffalo. N. Y, for
an indefinite stay. Mrs. Nora Green
and Mrs. Addie Williams have re-
turned from Nashville, where they
have been visiting relatives and
and friends. Mr.. and Mrs. n. R.
Starnes. of 1899 Eighteenth avenue.
Nashville. were here several days at
tending the Baptist Association. Mrs.
Beulah Jackson, of Nashville, is Wis
itin0 here. the guest of Mrs. Lucille
Nicholson. North High street. Mrs.
Mamie j.. StarDes. OF Chicago. was
visiting here few davs last week.
Rev. G. l.. Jackson. p. E. of the Co
lumbia district. preached at st. Paul
last Sunday morning and night Mrs.
Lizzie McConico. of Gravel Hill. visit
ed here last week. the guest of her
sister, Miss Mary bradshaw. Mr.. A.
T. Morrell was in Pulaski for a day
asst week. Mr.. Robert Johnson. Jr.,
has returned from Nashville. Miss
Alma Carmack has returned home
from Milwaukee, Wis. where she has
had a very pleasant stav with rela-
tives for two months. Little Anett
Davis is quite sick at the home of her
uncle, Mr. A j. Morton. Mrs. Maggie
Doyle is very much improved after a
serious spell Of sickness. Mrs. Mary
Brown visited Match last week.
where she TAUGHT several successive
terms While there she was the guest
Of Mrs Joe Lockridge and had a
most DELIGHTFUL visit. Rev. Charlie
Williams is assisting Rev. Maury IN
his protracted meeting. Rev. Brooks
has returned to his home in Pulaski
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SMYRNA NOTES.

An immense crowd Of people from
every direction witnessed the hap-
thing here last Sunday. Mrs. Nan
ME B. Wilson and children, who have
spent some years in Muskogee, Okla,
have returned and are now with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Perry.
She is expecting to locate in Nash
Vile and live nearer home q while.
DR.. ]. H. Hamilton attended the fair
at Murfreesboro Friday Rev. c.
Ferguson, Of Kansas City, is visiting
relatives and friends here. Mes
danes Eliza billiard and Queen Etter
were in Nashville Friday. The car
nival at the Baptist church is to be
gin Monday night, September 10th.
Mrs. X. D. Shane and children spent
the weekend here. Mr.. and Mrs. P.
Perkins and Mrs. Violet Batey, of
Nashville, were the guests of Mrs.
Jane Blackman Sunday. Rev. John
son, the superintendent over this
district, preached an Interesting ser
mon at Elders Chapel Monday night
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cENTERvlLLE NOTES.

Rev. Rush Williams, of Ward Mines,
preached at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church
at II o'clock and at night, he preached
two able sermons. Rev. w. D. Will
son, pastor Mt. Zion A. NJ. e. Church,
who has been sick for the last three
weeks, was able to be at his church
Sunday. Mrs. Sudie Broudis left for
Mayfed, Saturday. Mr.. Geo. Miller
returned from Mayfield Sunday. Mr..
Herman L, Gilbert made trip to Nun
nelly. Mr.. Jno. Cathey, Miss Annie
George and Miss Bessie Easley went
TO Aetna to big barbecue Saturday.
Rev. J. S. Wilson, of Nunnelly, was in
town Saturday. Mr.. ]. H. Mayberry,
of Ship Bend, was in town last week
The sick are Mrs. Melinda Broudis,
and Mr.. Jetson Cleggett. Hon. j. c.
Napier, of Nashville, Tenn, will speak
here Friday, September 18th, in the
interest Of the Republican ticket,
state and national.
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STEVENSON (ALA.) NOTES.

Stevenson was thronged with peo-
pie Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
They were attending the North Ala
bama and Tennessee Association of
the Missionary Baptist Church. The
services were held under the beauti-
full cedars beside the shady noun
tain. The speakers were Rev. Prof.
Young, of Normal, and DR.. William
H. Clark, Dean of Normal. Much in
terest was manifested in the services.
Elk River Association was we'll rep
resented in the association. Rev. w.
M. Simmons, the Moderator of the
Elk River Association; Rev. ]. H.
Hillman, the District Missionary:
Rev. Buckner, Mrs. ). ]. McElroy
and several others or the Elk River
Association were present. Mrs. ]. J.
McElroy stopped with Mrs. vii,
Lawrence. DR.. William H. Clark
stopped with Mr.. and Mrs. R. ].
stop. ems Thar 80 sce''cnt
soon Sunday morning. Rev. w. c.
Crutcher's little baby boy. James,
got his arm broken. Mr.. Walter Tai
ly citizen of this town, got his arm
broken Monday.
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TuLlAHoMA NOTES

Rev. A. Brooks. of Columbia.
Tenn, is running a ten days meet
ing for Rev. N. B. Morton at the A..
N. f. Church. Rev. Gurthey is still
looking forward to his approaching
missionary rally, and each one of
his members is getting ready for that
great day. Rev. Samuel Bailey. of
the Primitive Baptist Church. filed
the pulpit last Sunday. Mr. Robert
Barrett and James Mitchell will
leave for Chicago, H.. on a pleasure
trip next Friday. Mr.. G. w. David
son will be a visitor at the Shelby
vile fair with the Eureka Band.
Rev. ]. s. Swift is in Murfreesboro
this week on business. Mr.. VIM.
Hunt and wife were in Stevenson.
Ala, last week visiting the Associa-
tion. There was a concert given by
Mrs. Stella Thomas and Rev. Dixon
and little Mr.. George folly at the
Odd Fellows hall last Friday night.
Mr.. Oscar Thomas was very serious
ly hurt on last Saturday night on
his return from the park. He was
attended by the city physician, DR..
t. B. Spencer. Read the Globe and
keep posted, Mr. Albert Trigg made
a flying trip to Nashville last Satur-
day. The magic entertainment that
was given by the Anthony Brothers
at the public school house last Tues
day night was grand. Mrs. Birdie
Jenkins and her daughter. jamie Mai,
will visit the state fair in Nashville
next week. They will be the guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Miller. on
Jefferson street, while in the city.
For all the news read the Globe. Mr..
james Mitchell says the Globe gives
you more news and better news each
week.
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ALIENS CREEK NOTES.

We are having a very dry spell
here. We have had no rain in three
or four weeks. Nothing but hot dry
weather. The Masons of Mt. Olive
Lodge No. q are very much pleased
over having the Worshipful Grand
Master, J. A. Henry, or Chattanooga,
with them on the 5th of September
He spent much time in instructing
the brethren. All feel benefited by
his coming to them as Grand Master
Henry is a man that is clear in mind
and can think we'll what is best for
the order. We are always glad to
listen to everything ne may bring
to the lodge. He also met with the
0 E. S. Thursday, the 5th, in the
afternoon. After having been intro
duced to the chapter by the W. NJ,
Mrs. L. B. Smith, he was extended
a hearty welcome by the entire chap
ter, after which he said many good
things to the members and also re-
lieved them of some things that no
one could have except a Grand Mas
ter like Mr.. Henry. He understands
how to make everything plain to the
officers and members In the chapter.
During his stay he was the pleasant
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Smith. We
wish him to come again soon. There
was a merry fishing party to leave
her Friday, September the 9Th,
for Forty Eight to spend the
day in sightseeing and fishing, They
carried lunch. Among the party
were: Prof. J. A. henry, of Chatta-
nooga; Mr.. Lee Bradley, Mrs. Ella
Vassell, Mr.. w. M. Brown. Mr.. Pan
ME Lee, Mr.. Sol Lewis, Mrs. L. B.
Smith and Mrs. NJ. T. Mitchell. They
report having had a delightful trip
and want to make one more like
this before the cold weather. Mrs.
Cora Dudley has returned home
from Nashville, where she has been
visiting her father, Mr.. w. NJ. Har-
diman. Mrs. Minnie Hardiman and
husband are in town from Nashville
to stay until Christmas. Mr.. Frank
Woodlands has moved back to our
town from Lyles to spend the winter.
On the sick list are: Mr.. Jas. Beck
and Mrs. Mary E. Harris.
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FRANKLIN NOTES

On August 26th, 1912, Mr.. and
Mrs, Geo. w. Patton were elated
over the visit of the stork to their
home on Columbia avenue. which
left them a nine-pound baby boy.
Both mother and son are getting
along nicely and father is full Of
smiles, Rev. P. A. Bedford. of Muir
freesboro, Tenn. preached at the
First Baptist Church Friday and
Sunday night He had an appreciative
audience both nights. Mr.. George w.
Patton preached his initial sermon
at the Mt Olive Baptist Church,
Nashville. Miss Malinda Patton, an
employee of the National Baptist Pub
fishing Board. Nashville. is in
Franklin visiting relatives and
friends. Dir. George Davis was in
Franklin Sunday, the guest of Miss
Malinda Patton Mr.. Geo. w. Ran
dolph, who has been very feeble for
the past few weeks, is feeling some
better and is able to be out. Mr..
w. D. Randolph, who has resided in
ST. Louis, Mo-, for the last ten
wears, returned home to visit his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George w.
Randolph. Mr.. Randolph expresses
his intention of remaining in Frank
lin. His many friends are glad to
have him back.
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WHlrEvILLE NOTES.

Mrs. Mary G. Waddle, of Mercy, is
here visiting her brother, DR.. G. A.
Shelton. Rev. Peoples spent this
week here helping Rev. Bowers car
rying on protracted meeting at FL
canaan. They had quite a success.
Rev. A. y Shelton spent two or three
days in Whiteville. Mrs. Sallie Price,
of Little Rock, Ark. spent one month
with her mother and sisters. Mrs.
Bette Champion. Mr.. Dan Parram
and his wife. Joella, of Memphis, are
here visiting friends. Misses Sattie
Ntallings and Martha Jane are on the
sick list this week. Miss Anna Jane
Parram was the guest of Mrs. Kite
Jones Friday Miss Parran is Of
Memphis The revival Of Elcanan
Baptist Church was a success with
81 conversions This meeting was
well attended both day and night.
Misses Este'la Peoples and Frances
Moore, of Somerville, spent the lat
ter part of the week with Misses Vel
ma and Grizzela Allen, attending the
meeting. Miss Mary Powell, of Stan
ton, who has been visiting Miss Pansy
Bowers, returned home Saturday. Mr..
Clay Crowder, who is working in
Memphis, is at home at the bedside
of hls wife, Mrs. Mary F. Crowder.
The Sammon Chapel people have just
closed their revival with much sus-
cess. The Lane Chapel people are
preparing for a grand picnic Satur-
day. Mrs. Jessie Mae Nash is i'm
proving some now. Miss Matte
Stubs of Mercy, was here Friday.
Little Jesse Allen, who broke his lag
broken some time ago. is doing nicely
Mrs. Lizzie Norment, Rosa Mitchell
and Tennessee Jones spent Friday
evening with Mrs. r. Champion. The
Eel Canaan bapti2ing will take place
the third Sunday at Mr.. Tom Green Is
pond Miss Pansy Bowers spent Sat
urday night with Miss Agnes Pnce
Mr.. John Dotson, Mrs Daisy Walton
and little Bessie Walton are on the
sick list this week, Prof. and Mrs
H. D. A. Dawkins and children left
Sunday morning for Holly Springs
Miss, to visit their parents. Miss Lu
ella Price and Mr.. Ellie Bowers spent
Sunday evening with Miss Lula
Forbs. Mrs. Rachel Looney, of Mem
phis, who has been some time will
relatives and friends, returned
home Sunday night. Misses Griz
celia and Velma Allen, Mr. Guy Rob
ertson and William Bufford spent Sum
day with Miss Fannie Hunt Miss
es Sallie Price and Gennie Mae Hum
spent Sunday at Laconia.
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Industry is the spirit of Tuskegee, In
dustry and discipline are made habit.
The choice of some 40 trades is offered
young men and young women. Tus-
ke9ee graduates are earning from
$4,000 to $4,000 and $4,000 per month
as Academic Teachers, Farm MANAGERS,
Steam and Electrical Engineers, Tailors,
Teachers of Domestic Science, Nurses,
in fact. the demand for men and
women trained in all the trades at
Tuskegee is far beyond the supply.
The Academic work is vital and
real; it is close to realities. The school
cooks soundness and efficiency; the
Academic and Industrial work isclose-
lycorrelated.
The Spiritual work of the school is
strong. 1t ranks fifth in the United
States in number of students studying
the Bible. 1t is guided by Chaplain
and Secretary of the Y. M. C. A., and
through a Bible Training School.
Morning drills for boys; special gym
nastic training for girls; swimming
pools for boys and girls; attractive
grounds; more than 100 buildings
large, comfortable, airy, electric light
ed 1856 Teachers,
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Becketts residence looks new. Miss
Jennie Woods, who has been teach
ing in the rural district, returned
home / I, Thursday. Mr. Tom Fowlkes.
of Marion, ILL.,. is visiting relatives and
friends Mrs. j. b. Clay and sister,
Miss Menzies, returned from st. Louis
Friday morning, Mrs. Summers ac-
companying them. Mr.. John Rosser,
OF Obion, Tenn, is spending vacation
in our city. Messrs. Otis Fuller and
Sewer Cornell are spending their
vacation in Louisville, KY, Indianap-
ellis. Ind. and other points. Miss
Campbell of Newbern, is visiting his
brother Mr.. John Campbell Mr..
Geo. w. Jackson made a flying trip to
our city Sunday. Mrs. Shack Old
ham is on the sick list. A very Sc
rious accident happened Sunday when
Mrs. Evalena Thomas while riding
in a buggy received a broken leg. She
is resting nicely at this writing. Mr.
Brown, the plasterer, is confined to
his bed with appendicitis. Rev. w.
NJ. Womack, pastor of Johnson Chapel
c. M. e. Church, preached excellent
sermons Sunday morning and night,
S11SS3 was raised in the rally Sun
day to help finish up the new church.
Miss Salina Owens, of Haywood
County, is visiting her cousin, Mrs.
Isaac Manns. Miss Josie Coleman is
i'll at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Lulu
Beckett, ON Roberts avenue. After
spending several days with friends,
Mr. Lee Jordan returned to Marion,
III. Miss Winnie Mae Hale is still on
the sick list, but is better Mr.. Clar-
ence Fowlkes, left with his sister,
Miss Gertrude, for Memphis TO spend
vacation. Mrs. Morris Lathers is
planning a trip to Springfield, ILL.,, to
visit her daughter, Mrs. Mitchell
Fowlkes. Mrs. Harriet L. Pursley, H.
p, left Tuesday morning for Jack
SON Tenn, where she will attend the
Grand Session of the International
Order of Twelve After which she
will spend seteral days with friends.
Prof. Morrison principal of Bruce
High School, is in town making prep
arations for the opening of school on
September 10th.
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of Mr.. and Mrs Calvin Jones, is still
quite i'll
PARIS NOTES.

The Paris public school opened
Monday morning. September 9th, with
crowded chapel of parents and pupils
The program was as follows: opening
ode; remarks by the principal, Mrs
4. w. Hampton; the opening address,
Rev. L. Bowden; words of welcome
~ the following teachers: Miss P. E..
Dumas, Mr.. H. c. Edmunds, Mr. r.
Woodson. Recording Secretary, Miss
Mary Dorch. Concluding remarks,
Rev. T. w. Hampton, The enroll
ment was the largest in the history of
the school. The opening exercises
We're very inspiring. Every one that
attended the opening was elated with
the inspiration that they received
Inc opening foretells a successful
years work Rev. S. L. Scott, Of
Marry, Ky preached at Quinn Chapel
A. M. E. Church at the rally at II
O'Clock and o'clock, also good
crwd came from Maury to the rally
Mrs. Callie Johnson and Mr.. John
Tharp continue very i'll. Mrs. Tissue
Valentine died and was buried at Cot
tage Grove last Sunday.
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MuREREEsRoRo NOTES.

The Y M. G.. A. presented very
beautiful program last Tuesday even
ing, after which grand reception was
given. The Y. M. G. A. football team
looks very promising. There is no
doubt that they will have a strong
team this fall Rev. Hunt filled the
pulpit at the First Baptist Church last
Sunday and Sunday night. Rev.
Hunt preached very able sermon
Sunday night Those who heard him
seemed to be pleased. The thirty-sec-
ond annual session of the Cumberland
Association of the Primitive Bap-
lists will be held at the Primitive
Baptist church at Murfreesboro.
Mrs. Mary Scott left for Memphis
Saturday to visit her daughter, Mrs
Alberta Brown. Master Herley Fetch
er had his arm badly cut while bot
Ting soft drinks at the ice factory.
Mrs. Martilla Owens was accidental
ly shot in the leg and foot last week
by sweeping a cartridge under her
wash kettle, where she was scalding
her clothes. She ia in a serious con-
1tion at this time. Mr.. Horace Mitch
els little son, Henry, hurt his foot in
some way by stepping ON chicken
bone. He is IN serious condition
Mrs. Edith Scruggs is sick. Miss
Elizabeth Scruggs returned home
Sunday after nearly two years stay
in Chicago. Mr. Franklin Scruggs, of
Indianapolis, Ind, is the guest this
week of his father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. Joshua Scruggs. The ninth
annual fair was held last week and a
pleasant time was enjoyed NY all.
One of the most interesting features of
this fair was the address made by the
Hon. ]. C Napier, Of Washington, d.
c.. register of the u. S. Treasury. His
address was full of enthusiasm. He
was frequently interrupted with
cheers. Prof. F. G. Carney, principal
of the city school, made a response to
Hon. Napier in few short and fitting
words. The president Prof r, T.
Butler. next introduced Mr. d. Well
ington Berry, of Nashville, one of the
members of the Tennessean and
American staff. He delivered a short
address. The Fair was better every
way this year. The ladies received
many compliments on the floral hall
There was some very beautiful hand
work. A large number Of premiums
were awarded. Space will not permit
me to call the names Of all. Mr.. Ed
monson received the free rig He
held the lucky number. Mrs Anna
Haddocks, Mrs. Mary Ferguson and
Mrs. Oscar Patton, of Nashville
were the guests of Mrs. Helen Thorn
as last Sunday, also Mrs. Nicie Blu
ford's guest Mrs Ella Huffman is
still sick.
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DYERsBURG NOTES

Labor Day was celebrated by the
Criterion Lodge No. 81 K. Of p. with
a grand picnic day and night at Rob
inson's Park and was a success. The
revival services being conducted by
Rev. S. p. Miller and assisted bv
Rev Johnson at Tabernacle Baptist
Church, are a success, having up to
date q converts and 1S members
added to the church Dyersburg was
well represented at the Sundayschool
Convention at Union City. Rev. W
M. Womack, pastor of the c. NJ. E.
Church attended the Sun lay-School
Convention at Unoin City last week
Mrs. Fannie Bradford and Mrs. Glenn
ME Kendall, Of Pritchard, Miss. are
visiting their brother and cousin Mr..
Hudson, the undertaken. Miss Ada
Davis, who has been visiting her I'M.
Gle. Harry Kicks, returned TO Browns
vile. Miss Hattie Pillow has returned
from Paris, Tenn he reports a de.
lightful time while there. Mr.. Scott
Connell left Saturday night for Chi
cago to visit his daughter Mrs. Lena
Jones. Miss Ruble scaggs. of Me-
tropolis, ILL.,, is the guest OF Rev. and
Mrs. M. S. McCaulay. After under.
going considerable repairs. Mr.. Chas.
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EDENWOLD NOTES

Mrs. Josie Gnfifiard, Mrs. Matte
Washington, Mrs. Dayton Jones. Miss
Olivia Jones, Miss Minnie Lee Davis.
Miss Marie Bedee were the guests
Wherry is still very sick. Mrs. Josie
Braman is improving. Mrs. Jennie
Cantrell is very sick. Mrs. Josie Ben.
ton Is still improving. Mr.. Tom Reed
IS not doing so well at this writing.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Oldham spent Sat
urday in Nashville. Mrs. Oldham Wis.
tied Rev. w. L. Powell while in the
CITY, Mr.. and Mrs. Jim White and
little daughter were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Oldham, also Mr.. Alex
Dover and daughter Rev. l. II. Jones,
OF Nashville, spent last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. Oldham, holding revival
at this place.
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DAYTON NOTES.

Mrs. A. Broyes, who had her leg
broken, is doing fine Mrs. Belle
Jones. Miss Lucy Bass and Mrs. Do
nus McGill and ]. L. Lee were the
welcome guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jno.
Martin, last Sunday in the afternoon.
Rev. H. w. Stripping and Rev. j. r,
Thornton went to Evansville last Sat
urday night to prepare for the organ
izing Of new church. Rev. G. W.
Cane held a rally at the M. E, church
last Sunday Mr.. Slant Holman, Mr.
Edward Angle and Mr. Johnny Bridge
man went TO Evansville last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. l.. Lee entertained
Prof. G. II. Powell last Sunday. Prof
Powell is principalof the city school,
and is well liked by the citizens. Miss
Miss Recia Swofford, who has been
in Soddy for the past week, visiting
her aunt, returned last Sunday. Mrs.
Afford Anderson. of College HILL who
has been in Atlanta, Ca, and other
cities of the South, returned last Sat
urday. Miss Mary Cane, Of North Day
ten, has gone to Harch Town, Tenn,
to teach. Little Grady Jones, the son
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GREENFIELD NOTES.

Mr.. HOSler WlLldmS, OF our Town,
and Miss Pearl Gleason, of Dresden,
were married Monday night a week
ago. The bride was one of Dresden's
choice young ladies. The groom is
one of Greenfeld's most thrifty and
energetic young men. Mr.. Humphrey
Smith, who has been away from home
several months, arrived here from
Chicago a few days ago and is looking
we'll Mrs. Ella Gordon, of Irrelevant,
was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Ella
Como, for a few days. Messrs. Buddie
and Eldridge Williams left for Ridge
ley Sunday night. Rev. W. c. Cald-
well, of Huntingdon, assisted Rev. G.
H. Ivie, P. c., of st. Luke Baptist
Church, in a revival last week. The
Woman's Missionary Society and Sun
day-School Convention of the C. M.
E. Church, Trenton District, con-
vened here September AT, at Ed
mond's Chapel, Rev. D. w. Feather
ston, D. D., P. E.; Rev. H. Winters,
P. c. A very splendid meeting was
had. Every part of the district was
well represented. Some excellent pa
pers and addresses were delivered. We
here name few: Miss Lucille Ward,
of our town. welcome address; re
spouse by DR.. L. H. Crisp, of Trenton.
Address by Prof. G. F. Porter of Lane
college, Jackson; address by Mrs. ].
F. Lane, conference president of the
Woman's Missionary Society. This ad-
dress was along the line of general
missionary work and was splendid
and very highly appreciated. Ad-
dress by Rev. W. H. Shelby, D. D., P.
F. of Paris District A. M. E. Church.
Some very worthy topics were ably
discussed: 'Is Education serving its
purpose in the uplift of our people?"
and what class of persons should
be in our church choirs?" were
among the liveliest. Rev. ]. M. Mitch
ell, of Dresden, and Rev. r. L. Cole
man, of Trenton, preached Wednes-
day and Thursday nights, respectively.
A splendid literary program was rem
dered on Friday night, conducted by
Miss E. B. Taylor, principal of Green
llSi0 City SCHOOl luO uCtOSdlC1 anu
local talents played their part we'll.
Amount raised by the Sunday-schools
for Education. $175.67. Amount raised
for missions, sS210. The church has
been recently repainted inside and
outside, new carpet and new lights in
stalled, making everything pleasant
for such a delegation. Prof. S. w.
Brooms, of Lane College; Rev. e
StrayhOrn and Rev. G. w. Burnett, of
Milan Ct, preached Sunday morning,
afternoon and night, respectively.
Rev w. H. Shelby, P. E. of Paris DIS
trict A. NJ. E. Church, held Quarterly
meeting here Sunday. A very appre-
clative audience was out both morn
ing and night. Two excellent sermons
were preached by Rev. Shelby, and
the P. c., Rev. Young was much graf
flied with the spiritual and financial
success. Messrs. Harper Massey and
Luther Butler, of Medina, were here
Sunday. Miss Mary Greet, who is
teaching the Mt. Olivet School, four
miles northeast, made a short visit
home at Martin last week. Protracted
meeting is to begin at the G. M. E.
Church Sunday. Read the Globe, for
in it you get the most important news.