Ipril 1, 1922
In town when he is well, and
kvhen sicknesß overtook him he
■went to the country ten miles
lout. An associate of his in town
[filed all of his claims and m de
'the collections for him. He got
sick quit frequently. Finally a
suspicion fell on him by some of
the companies operating with
him. A Sunday visit was made
to Beckwith’s country home by,
one of the representatives. Mr.
Beckwith was not at home. He
had b** to called from a nearby
swamp from a lively card game.
He immediately admitted his
trick had been caught up with,
and requested the representative
to not imform the com
panies, but the representative
to’d on him to his brother agents
and hence Beckwith lost with all
of them. This he did not like
and told some of the people about
the companies not paying him.
giving no reasons why they did
not. Yet the lady who accosted
the agent as spoken of above,
admitted she knew nothing of the
cas« —did not even know the man
had formed an opinion of the
matter and taken a< tions with
out hearing a word of the other
side of the case.
All parties concerned that, hear
©f a sick claim of a member or
fiiend being rejected should get
the acutual facts on the matter
before acting. If you were hailed
before a court and they only
heaad your accuser’s side and act
ed without hearing yours, you
would think they were mighty
cruel. It is not enough simply
to hear some one say, ‘‘Such and
such a company turned my claim
down.” If you are honestly in
terested ask your agent, your
manager and hear what they have
t© say about it too. It might have
THE ATHENS REPUBLIQUE
occurred about something you
would not uphold the member in
whatever. and .of course you
would not look for them to bring
that part: certainly not. Insist,
to know all of the facts on both
sides before you form aaopinion.
If you do not insist on all of the
facts, but just part of them it
would be better not to form an
opinion at all. If you take a
membership away from a com
pany on acc’t of a rejected claim,
to be fair then you should cause
them to get at least one for every
hundred they pay. A rule should
work more than one way.
Payment of dues, is the next
subject.
HILL’S FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH CONDUCTS REVIVAL
Protracted meetings were begun
ai Hi’l’s First Baptist Church
Monday r ight, March 13th, the
week beginning with that date be
ing designated as the week of
prayer. The services of the Rev.
Mr. J C. Gafney, pastor of the
First Baptist Church. Marietta,
Georgia, were engaged for the se
cond week. Rev. Gafney preach
ed very acceptably through Fri
day night ot that week when it
was necessary for him to return
to his own church.
The Rev. Mr W. F. Strickland,
pastor os Winsor street Baptist
Church* Atlanta, and Sweet
Home Bapt bt Church, Hiram,
Ge »rgia, is preaching this week.
Rev. Strickland is one of those
constructive characters of the old
school whose place in annals of
our c urcii is secure. He is a
splendid speaker, and those who
failed to hear him or see the dig
nity of his present really missed
something worth while. Rev.
Gamble is to be congratulated for
his success in securing the ser
vices of such mm.
HILL’S CHAPEL NOTES
On Sunday Morning, Sunday
School was held as usual. Among
the visitors were: Rev. Arm
strong and Rev. Stinson, of Ma
con, Georgia. He delivered a
spiritual sermotL Sunday morning
and also Sunday night A ser
mon that was worth hearing, and
those that were present enjoyed
it.
On Monday night, March 27ih.,
Club No. 1 met at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Dorsey. We
had much success and also enjoy
ed our selves.
On Tuesday, March 28th, and
Wednesday night, Rev. E. S.
Jackson, of Madison, Georgia,
preached to us in interest of Club
No. 1. A liberial collation was
taken.
On Wednes*day evening, March
29bh, at 4 p. m. the Missionary
club held their weekly meeting at
the church. A large number of
faithful workers were present?
Service was carried out ind order.
Bible discussion and many en
couraging remarks were heard.
We are expecting Rev. Jackson
topreach for us Thursday and Fri
day nights, for Club No. 2. Our
beloved pastor, Rev. E. H. Har
ris will preach for us Sunday
morning at 11:00 and Sunday
night at 8:00. Come early and
help us give God the praise, and
to finish our Rally.
Revival meeting started Mon
day night. Come out and help
us pray and bring souls to Christ.
Sunday School at 10;00 B. Y,
P. U. at 3:00.
Come one; come all!
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