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THE ADVANCEMENT
'OF ROME’S CHURCHES.
History of and Progress Made in Church and
Religious Work During the Past Twenty
Years of the City’s Existence.
Rome Has Fiftten [lurches
and Missions.
Brief Mention of the Various Denomina
tions and (.lurch Building'—Who
The Various Pastors Are.
THE INFLUENCES OF TRUE RELIGION
Upon the Nations of the World.
Through Its Doctrines Men Are
More Firmly Bound Together
by Ties of Brotherly Love.
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Religious beliefs grow out of individ
ual experiences, transmitted for ages
from one generation to another.
These beliefs become the vigorous
roots out of which grow great religious
Institutions, which are a perpetual
monument to the strength and persist
ence of the desire of men to please the
Supreme Being.
The religious sentiment has famished
the motive to the great work of art, the
noblest architecture, the best literature,
the most inspiring music, and above all,
the highest system of morals the world
has ever seen.
Since the reformation of the sixteenth
century the tendency toward diversity
in religious beliefs and worship has had
free play.
As a natural consequence religion has
assumed a great variety of forms, from
the sublime to the verge of the ndicu
ulous.
The great diversity of religious be
liefs which prevail in every American
city is due to equally great natural dif
ference in human nature, as well as to
the rich possibilities of the Christian
religion. The stately church of the Cath
olics and the beautiful temples of wor
ship of the Protestant faith, as well as
the more humble mision halls, are open
to the people.
Rich and poor are all included alike,
for in the bouse of God they meet on a
common level.
One denomination is best adapted
to reach and uplift one class in the
community, and another is best fitted
to influence another.
The narrow sectarian sees nothing
but mutual competition and antagon
ism.
The philosopher sees a profound
harmony underlying the superficial
divinity of belief and practice.
He sees the moral forces called
forth by Christianity in its varied
forms, and all moving toward one
great end—the establishment of per
fectly righteous peaceful relations
among men.
Like all its sister cities in the south.
Rome is well supplied with churches.
Not only has it churches of the va
rious denominations, but a religious
and law-abiding people.
Many of the church structures are
beautiful and of the latest architectu
ral designs.
There are churches for white and
colored, all have good congregations,
are well supported, have the usual
auxiliary societies connected with
church work, and are presided over
by eloquent divines.
The zeal and earnestness which
characterize care for its material pros
perity extends to religious matter as
well as things secular and its churches
today show a vitality, healthy growth
and strength, both in membership
and in work, that are cause for grati
fication and pride to the friends of
morality and Christianity wherever
the facts are made known.
Among the Methodists,
Methodism obtained a footing in
Rome in the early days which has
been strengthened and substantiated
until that denomination exerts a strik
inginfluence upon the spiritual wel
fare of Rome.
The First Methodist church is an
elegant and capacious structure,
beautifully located on the corner of
East Second street and Third avenue.
It has a large and convenient lecture
room attached, and is elegantly fur
nished throughout, and the property
is valued at $50,000, with a beautiful
parsonage attached valued at $5,000.
This church is served at present by
Rev. 8. R. Belk, an able and enthusi
astic minister, whose work has met
with a rich reward during the three
years of his pastorate. The member
ship number about 700 with a large
land flourishing Sunday-school, Ep
, worth League, Woman’s Parsonage
and Home Mission Society and other
accessories.
The Second Methodist church build
ing in the Fourth ward, is a hand
some and commodious brick structure
the valuation being estimated at $5,-
000 with parsonage property worth
$2,200. It has a large and growing
membership and is served by Rev. H,
L. Edmondson. It has a flourishing
Sunday-school. Epworth League
Woman’s Parsonage and Home Mis
sion Society.
The Third Methodist church in the
Fifth ward is valued at $3,000, has a
large membership and is served by
one of the hardest working and earn
est ministers in the North Georgia
conference, Rev. C. M. Verdell, and
has a large Sunday school attendance.
Howard Avenue Methodist church,
in East Rome, was erected about a
year and a half ago, and is a very
handsome structure, the property
being valued at $2,000, with a very
large and growing membership. The
present pastor, Rev. A. A. Tilley is
doing a grand and noble work there,
and the Sunday-school is one of the
finest in the city.
North Rome has an elegant Metho
dist church building, the property
valued at $3,000, Rev. S. P. Graham
pastor. It has a large membership
and flourishing Sunday school, Aid
Society, Dorcas Society and other
auxiliaries.
Some eighteen months ago a large
congregation was organized at West
Rome church, and there is also a
large membership at Pansy Chapel,
the church where the late Mr. Julius
George worked so enthusiastically
and successlully to establish upon a
firm foundation.
Baptists of Rome,
The congregation of the First Bap
tist church can justly lay claim to be
ing one of the time honored institu
tions of Rome.
The large and imposing structure
that now occupies a commanding site
on the corner of East First street and
Fourth avenue, has held within its
hallowed walls more than one gener
ation of the very best people in Rome.
The present pastor, Rev. R. B.
Headden, has occupied the pulpit for
over fourt en years and has grown
grey in the service of God. He is rec
ognized as being one of the most ear
nest and eloquent expounders of the
faith in the South.
jJThe magnificent property is valued
at $30,000 and there is a membership
of nearly 400, numbering some of the
leading religious workers in rhe city.
The establishment of the Fiist Bap
tist church dates back to the pioneer
days when the men of God came into
the wilderness the true faith, and as
a direct result of their earnest work
stands Shorter Female College, one
of the grandest monuments to the de
votion of the faith in the whole
South
The First Baptist Sunday-school is a
is a model in its way and is one of the
most largely attended and successful or
ganizations of the kind in .the city. The
various other auxiliary societies are in a
flourishing condition.
.The Second Baptist church is located
in the Fourth ward, and is a very hand
some building, valued at $5,500, with a
large congregation. It is served by
Rev. J. E. Hudson, and has * very
large membership, with a flourishing
Sunday sohool and other societies.
The Third Baptist church is located in
North Rome, and has recently been
much improved, the property being now
valued at $2,000. It has a large mem
bership and flourishing Sunday-school.
There is also a Baptist Sunday-school in
East Rome with a large membership.
The Presbyterians.
The First Presbyterian chnrch is lo
cated on the corner of East First street
and Third avenue, and within its ivy
crowned walls a congregation of 315
regularly enrolled members listen to the
word of God.
It is a large and roomy building, the
property being valued at $20,000, Dur
ing the past twelve months a memorial
chapel has been orected on the lot at a
cost of about $6,000, in memory of Mies
Rosalee Clark.
"This church has been served singe
THE ROME TRIBUNE, SOUVENIR AND TRADE EDITION.
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October, 1895, by Rev. George T.
Goetchus one of the most scholarly
divines in the State.
He is a man devoted heart and soul
to the work of the Master and his elo
quent and powerful preaching has been
prodnctivo of untold good to the church.
A large Sunday-school and Ladies’
Aid Society help materially in the for
warding of the grand work.
The Second Presbyterian churcb, in
the Fifth ward, is a substantiated
structure, and the property is worth
$2,000.
The Episcopal Church,
St. Peter's Episcopal church is de
signed for one of the most imposing
religious edifices in the South.
Superbly located on a commanding
eminence" at the intersection of East
First street and Fourth avenue, is one
of the most prominent landmarks in
Rome.
It is built of stone and enlbelished
with the most tasteful designs, and
when the interior is completed, it will
be one of the handsomest buildings in
the South.
The property is worth $25,000, and
the congregation is large and increasing,
the Sunday -school and other societies
being conducted most successfully.
Rev. C. B. Hudgins, the rector, is an
aroent and enthusiastic churchman, and
is laboring unceasingly for the cause of
Christ
The bailding of St. Peter illustrates
most admirably the unanimity that per
vades the Christian people of Rome.
Every denomination, Jew and Gentile,
has contributed to its completion, and it
stands as a striking monument to the
public spirited devotion of the people,
especially the women of the North
Georgia metropolis.
Catholic Church,
The Catholics have built a beautiful
church with a parsonage adjoining, the
total valuation amounting to SIO,OOO.
The congregation is a large one, and is
served by Rev. Father Rise, who is un
tiring in hi? zeal for the chnrch.
Congregational Methodist.
The Congregational Methodists have
a handsome little church and a large
congregation in North Rome.
The congregation meets regularly and
is well organized and has a large Sun
day-school.
The Colored Churches,
The colored people have a number of
handsome church buildings, of the vari
ous denominations, with large congre
gations, and they own some very valu
able church property. Their ministers
are educated and hard working Chris
tian men, zealous for the well being of
their flock.
Take it all in all, there is no city in
the country that surpasses and few that
equal Rome in the strength of the re
ligious organizations of spiritual pro
gress.
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Jacksonville, Ala.
For sa' ~ n r nagists.
Some Royal Titles.
The kings and queens of England
were not always styled “his” or “her”
majesty or after the pattern of that
bestowed upon Victoria “her most
i gracious majesty. ” Henry IV was styled
“his grace;” Henry VI, “his most ex
cellent grace;” Edward IV, “high and
mighty prince;” Henry VII, “his grace
and his majesty;” Henry VIII, “his
highness” and afterward “his majes
ty.” Subsequently the English kings
were styled “his sacred majesty.”
While on the subject it may not be un
interesting to give the meaning of some
royal titles—thus: King means father;
kaiser and czar, Caesar, or autocrat, a
contraction of Samoderebeta; duke
means leader; emperor, commander;
hospodar, master of the house; khan,
provincial chief; landgrave, land reeve;
margrave, border reeve; nizam, ruler;
pharaoh, light of the world; shah, pro
tector; sheik, elder; sultan, ruler.
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•• I'll caddy for you,” said Jack at the start
As* he stole a shy glance at the maid of his
heart.
He picked up the niblick, the brassy and cleek,
She grasped her pet driver, too busy to speak.
Her club, soon she soled it, a hazard within.
And sat on a bunker o'ercome with chagrin.
“Howareyou?”ci , ied Muggins. “Four down,”
she implied.
“Never mind,” said a whisper. “Will you b.
my bride?*’
'Twas Jack who had spoken. “Why, yesl” an
swered she.
“I’ll marry you, Jack, if you'll caddy for ma.”
—Harvey Wickham in New York Suit I
Overcoats, Hats, Shirts,
Men’s Suits, Underwear,
Boys Suits, pF W Hosiery,
Children’s Suits eJ—Zr* Neckwear.
■We Divide Profits
Perhaps you think that’s a flight of artistic imagination! It isn’t. The artist is right
as far as he goes, but he doesn’t go quite far enough. When you split a thing
in two it doesn’t always happen that you cut it exactly in the center, and we
are not dividing our profits in the middle. On the contiary the division is
overwhelmingly in favor of the purchaser. Our entire stock of
Mens, Boys and Childrens Suits, Overcoats,
Underwear, Shirts and Hosiery.
For the fall and winter was purchased before the advance in prices, and we are going
to sell it cheaper than it can be bought anywhere in Rome
HatS. Hats,
We own the biggest stock of Hats of any retail store in North Georgia. This is a big
assertion, nevertheless it is true. Full line of Knox stiff Hats and Stetson
soft Hats. Our stock of
FURNISHING GOODS.
Is the newest and best selected in the city. Every article new, fresh and up-to-date.
Big line of Shirts, Neckwear, Underwear, Hosiery. Gloves, Suspenders. E. &
W. Collars and cuffs, Manhattan Shirts; Eclipse Shirts and Shaw knit hosiery.
Come to see us, your call will be appreciated and we will save you some money.
J. B. WATTERS 4 SON,
Leaders of Low Prices.
242 and 244 BROAD ST. - - ROME, GA.
Why not
Buy a Piano
At Home
Where you are in position to
get one at the lowest possible
price, from ons of the largest
dealers in the South. The
E. E. Forbes Music House
is enjoying one of the most
prosperous year's in the history
of its exis ence, and is better
prepaired than ever to trade
with you in away to save you
money. Call on or wri e them
for prices on
CONOVER, KARNICK & BACH,
BEHR BROS, KNABE,
CCHBERT AND KINGSBERRY
* PIANOS
Found at
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8. F. DAVIS, Manager.
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Attractive Prices!
Rome China and Stove Co.
Have just opened and are receiving the most beautiful stock of imported
China, Glassware, Lamps and general Housefurnishing Goods
ever brought to Rome. Everything elegant, useful and cheap!
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TEA SETS
of 56 pieces, dainty decoration
border pattern, fine porcelain body,
real China finish, choice of three
colors. $2 48 per set. These sets
are new and real elegant goods.
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Our dainty open stock pattern is the newest and prettiest thing out
this season in porcelain; real China finish, border decoration, in three
colors, green, blue and brown. In these golds you can get anything you
want and make up your own sets at small cost. Tea plates 24 cents per
set; breakfast plates 33 cents per set; dinner plates 4t cents per set;
soup plates 44 cents per set. Fruit saucers 24 cents per set; individual
butters 15cents per set; cups and saucers, Haviland’s latest shapes 45
cents per set. Meat dishes, all sizes, deep vegetable dishes, cake j lates,
sauce tureens, oatmeal bowls, oyster bowls, tea pots, sugar dishes, cream
pitchers, etc We have a most complete assortment of Harviland’s China
in plain white and decorated—by the single piece or i i full sets . Dinner
sets, game sets, fish sets, berry sets, ice cream sets, tet a tet sets, dainty
little odd sets and bric-a-brac in the newest and prettiest things known to
the ceramic art
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Charter Oak Stoves $
with wire gauze oven doors, the most jjj
perfect cooking stoves in the world. *
We have them in all sizes, for wood *
and coal; they never scorch, never £
burn the food, but ccok everything £
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Our new line of table glassware surpasses anything ever produced
before, every piece is a p rfect crystal and can only be told from real
cut glass by experts. "Examine our immense stock, learn our pricesand
save money on every purchase.
Rome China and Stove Co.,
No. 213 Broad Street, Rome, Ga.
J COTTAGE DINNER SETS
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* just the thing for small families.
* In blue, green and brown; lovely
* border decoration, new shapes,
China finish, porcelain body; real
£ elegant goods. Only $3,74 per set.
New Enterprise Stoves
have been sold in this market 20
years, and never fail to give satis
faction. We have them in all sizes.
Heating stoves of every size, shape
and variety. Stoves for parlors,
dining rooms, offices, stores, lodges
and churches.