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I I Want To introduce myself to the public. First I you to under stand that cfj MyName Is not Harri son or Weaver and that I am not a candidate for any office. My name, is The Different Sanctuaries Which Athens People SERVE AND WORSHIP- Short and Interesting Histories oi the Foundation, Growth and Present Prosperity of the Re ligions Institutions of Athens. MORALS ASD GOOD fiOMMEJfl Are Best Subserved Where Reli gion Thrives, and Along thi£ Line Athens People can and do Feel a Just Pride, in the Splendid Condition OF THEIR CHURCHES Jno.L. Arnold, And my busi ness is that oi Sign Painting, House Painting Fresco Work and Scenery Painting with An Experience 4* Of 15 years. If you wish a Sign Painted, send dimen sions of board, style and words to be used, and An Estimate * Will be given you. If you wish anything in my line address, Jno. L. Arnold, 1 Athens, 6a. And you wil get a prompt and business like answer. T M - The church is the advance missionary oi civilization. And whenever religion thrives and iu principles take deep root in the hearts o! the people, there follows an era- of busi ness, social, and material, progress. To the mere fact -alone that Amelia has ever been the home of religions free dom is due the record of her unparallels advancement,and beneath the church spin and within the chancel there rests thi mightiest power on earth for the ameliora- ion of the condition of the human race. Georgia is a State that is far advanced in religious life, and net only is the work Bpreading the Gospel going on u churches and at the fireside, hut she it proud to claim a number of the best reli gious colleges and inetitutions of learning in the land. Athens is peculiarly blessed will churches, and her people show in then ives the good effects flowing from then church relations. The quietude and mor ality of Athens owes itself to the churche* of the city more than to any'other agency. and as long as the people of the Classic City hold fast to the principles of religion, peace and prosperity will abound. In the Classic City there are twenty sanctuaries dedicated to God, thirteen oi these being for white people, aud seven fur negroes. This shows a church organization foi every five huudred people. Tue buildl *{* are not fully up to the modern' require ments, but are large, comfortable, ant commodious. The Presbyterian and First Methodist churches have recently repairee their .buildings and handsomely paintec them. The Episcopal church is preparing to erect a handsome new edifice, and a Union cbuicb is scon to be built in the city. A brief history of each church in the city serves to show the work they hav> done in the past and what they are now doing. PRESBYTERIAH CHURCH. The Presbyterian church ot Athens was organiznd December 26,1820, by Rev. Dr Moses Waddell, with 21 members, all o. whom have since died. Their names were; John Espy, James Espy, Ebenezer New ton, James D. Ewing, Rebecca Dougherty, Catharine Baldwin, Sarah T. Church, Sarah Espy, Mary Fulton, David Rounsa- ville, Elizabeth Rouusaville, James Nisbet Penelope Nisbet,Mary Ewing, Sarah Steph enson, Moses W. Dobbins, Cafharine New ton, Elizabeth Espy, Elizabeth Waddell, Josiah Newton, Mrs. Wages. ' The church for ten years after its or ganization bad no regular pastor, during which time the Rev. Dr. Moses Waddell was their stated supply, who at the same time was fall of' labors as president oi Franklin college. In 1828 a church build ing was erected and dedicated—not far irom the Library building within the pres- e ut University campus enclosure. About tue same time seven trustees were appoint ed to manage the temporal affairs of the cbuicb. Messrs, James Nisbet, John Nie- bei, Sr., A. Walker, LeanderErwin, James Jackson, E. L. NewtoD, and M. Dobbins were unanimously chosen. In September, 1829, William Dtariug, E. L. Newton and David Rounsaville were chosen and or dained Ruling Eiders of the church. In March, 1830, Rev. Nathan Hoyt was was chosen pastor, and entered io May following upon bis duties as pastor, and continued to be the pastor until bis death in 18G6. Daring bis rong illness Rev. Dr. Lipscomb rendered frequent and efficient service by filling the pulpit In 1856 the church edifice, at present occupied, was comyieted and dedicated to the worship of the Trinne God. In August, 1866, Rev. J. DeWitt Burk- head, D.D., was unanimously chosen pas tor, as successor to Rev. Dr. Hoyt, and continued for six years to serve the church in that capacity. At the beginning of 1878 Rev. C. W. Lane was chosen as successor to Rev. Dr. Burkhead ; B began his labors as pastor and still continues in the pastorate of the Presbyterian church. Dr. Lane is beloved by the entire com- for his lovely Christian life, his fnvkSfi. ^ _ cause of Christ. : The church has at present nine E'der=>, seven Deacons, who are ex-officio Trustees and a revised list of 273 members. Its regular services are on Sabbath morning aed Sabbath night; a piayer-meeting for young men and business men on Tuesday oight ; a general prayer-meeting on Wed nesday afternoon; a Ladies’ Missionary Society; a Juvenile Missionary Society; _md a corps of some thirty or more Sunday School teachers—some seventeen of whom teach in the Christian Sunday Schoolroom in the Betbaveo Sunday School, and some of them, with others of the membership, also teach in the Hoyt Chapel Sunday School, the Samuel Lane Sunday School, and the West End Sunday School. FIB8T METHODIST CHURCH. This is the strongest cbnrcb in Athens as regards numbers, and its membership are zealous and faithful. It is a -church with quite a history and in its pulpit many distinguished divines have preached the Gospel. Owiog to the itinerant system it is im possible to get a complete list of the min isters who have at various times filled tbt pulpit of the Methodist chnrch. Amonp tbosd who Lave labored there cau be men tioned Rev. Lovick Pierce, Rev. (Bishop) J O. Andrew, Rev. Wbileford Smith, Rev. J E. Evans, Dr. Daniel Curry, Rev. W. R. Branham, Sr., Rev. A. T. Mann, Rev. W. J. Parks, Rev. G. J. Pearce, Rev. W. B. Bunnell, Rev. Samuel Anthony,Rev. Jesst Boring, Rev. E. W. Speer, Rev. J. S. Key (now a Bishop.) Rey: A. M. Wynn, Rev H. H. Parks, Rev. J. H. Harris, Rev. J, W. Hinton, Rev. W. J. Scott, Rev. A. Wrigbi, Rev. C A Evans, Rev. Josiah Lewis, Rev. W H Potter, Rev.-G W Yarbrough, R.v. W W Wadsworth, -Rev. J D Hammond, Rev; A. J, Jarrell, Rev. W D Anderson, and the present pastor, Rev. T R Kendall The church has at present about fivi uundred and fifty members. Its meeting! are two sermons on Sundays, prayer-meet- tug of ladies Wednesday afternoons, ano prayer-meeting Thursday nights. OCONEE STREET CHURCH. This church was organized in 1870, and has‘since that time been beived by Rev. W A Simmons, Rev. C J Oliver, Rev. M 11V Arnold, Rev A W Williams, Rev. A L Tuomas, Rev J D Hammond, Rev W h Bianbam, Jr., Rev B F Farris, Rev D J ilyrick, Rev John W Quill inn, Rey E L Stone, Rev J G Watkins, RevC S Owen, Rev H M Qniilitui, Rev J S Bryan, am the present pastor, Rev T O Rorie. .Oconee Street Church has a member ship of four hundred, and 1b now in s thriving condition. Its Board of stewards consists of Rev L D Stone, Messrs. R Nickerson, G E Slone, V F Cash, A M Center, J E Gardner, D L Holland, J S Noland, M H Shepherd, \\ M Pittman, Mra T A Panel,Miss J W Ken ney, Miss Mattie Conaway, and Miss Lizzie Couch. -- The meetings are Sunday mornings to eleven, Sunday nights, . prayer-meetin. Wednesday nights. EAST ATHENS METHODIST CHURCH. This church was built several yean since and is now under the charge of Rev T O Rorie. It has a membership of om hundred and is in good condition. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.- This church is one of the oldest am most powerful in the city, and its pulpi in the past has been filled by able minis ters, and at the present time is filled by one of the most able and energetic preach ers in Georgia, Rev L R Gwaltney. ^ Among the many notable divines wh« oaue graced the pulpit of the First Baptist church and labored faithfully there in tbt Master’s vineyard may be “mentioned th< names of Rev Hillyer, Rev Sylvanus Land men, Rev L R L Jennings, Dr W T Brant ley, Dr F H Ivey, Rev Dr T H Skinnei Rev C D Campbell, and tbe present be loved pastor, Dr L R Gwaltney. This church numbers Among its officia members Prof Williams Rutherford, who is one of the uldest active-Christian work ers in tbe city. Rev. L. R. Gwaltney has. done mucL towards carrying forward the progress oi the church in Athens, and it now numbers about 275 members. SECOND BAPTIST. This is one of the youngest churches ol the city, having been built four or five years since, and has been served , uninter ruptedly by the present faithful pastor, Rev. B. F. Elliot. Year by year- it in creases in prosperity and in membership. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. This church comptises within its'list ot members many of the most prominent citizens of Athens. It has a strong, in- ential aud progressive membership. In the past it has bten Berved by Rev. W B. Stevens, Rev. J H Linebaugb, Rev. Dr Henderson, Rey. Mr. Drysdale, and Rev. J C Davis, who is its present efficient and beloved pastor. Rev. Mr. Davis has done excellent min isterial work here, and among thd poor of the city is especially beloved. Tbe Episcopal church building has been torn down, and et present services are be ing held in a chapel on their lot on Prince avenue, where a handsome and imposing church edifice will be erected in the near future. ST. MARY’S CHURCH. St. Mary’s Episcopal church is in a flourishing condition under the pastorate of Rev R W Anderson. A great deal of good has been'efone by this church in the past aLd a great deal more will be done in the future. - / OTHER CHURCHES. Besides these churches, there is a Union PLACE TO BUY YOUR IS WHERE YOU CAJST FIND THE BEST ASSORTMENT, THE BEST MAKES, AT THE lowest prices, WHERE EVERY PAIR IS WARRANTED, WHERE THEY HAVE ONE PRICE, "WHERE IT IS NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS, AND THAT PLACE IS E.E. til., Corner Clayton Street and College Ave. ATHENS. GA- eburcb on Baxter street,a Christian church on Pulaski street, and a Catholic church on Prince avenue, all having strong mem- b 21 ships and being in good condition. The Synagogue, under the pastorate of Rabbi Jacobson numbers among its mem bers some of the Classic ^City’s most pro ,re8sive citizens. The white churches of Athens combin ed show up a membership of about two thousand two hundred. That they may continue in their goed work of spreading abroad the principles of religion is the wish of every lover of humanity. New Store! ■oinns! WE ABB NOW SELLING HOME-MADE SHOES Of all descriptions for men, women and school boys and girls at prices that defy competition. Also have on hand a good stock of LEATHER, | Hemlock, White Oak, Harness, Upper, Calf and l Kip Skins, We also have a full line of HaARTSTESS, Saddles and Collars. Are ready to do RE PAIRING OF HARNESS at short notice. Give us a call and examine our goods and you will he satisfied that yon have made no mistake, We win also carry afuU line of Shoe Findings, LBeusse & Co., Corner Thomas and Clayton Streets, t : ATHENS, GA. We Buy Hides, Tallow and Beeswax. . EXECUTOR’S SALE, ft BORGIA, Clarke County.—By virtue of an VJ order of the Court of Ordinary of said county, will be sold on the first Tuesday in De cember next, between the lawful hours of sale at the court house door of said county, the fol lowing property, to-wit: The Allen R. Johnson old home place on the Athens and Jefferson road, three miles from Athens in said state and county, and containing one hundred and sev enty three and a fraction (173^0 acres Said tract will oe divided into different lots which will befully explained and shown by map on day of sale. It being the place whereon Allen R. Johnson resided at the time of his death, and I hounded by lands of M. B. McGlnty, Mrs. Hutcherson; Jackson & Vincent, the late w. A- Gilleland, and others. Sold as the property of said Allen R. Johnson, deceased, for the Dene- fit of the creditors of - said deceased. Terms | cash. This November 1st, 1893. JEREMIAH JOHNSON, Executor, MANHOOD RISTdRED»llrl& fen iPorantco to euro nllnervous diseases, such as Weak Memory. cfBwjSn Power, Headache, Wafceialnc.a, Lost Man- J* Quickness, Evil Breams, Lack of Confidence, nervousness, Lassitude, aU drains and loss of S ower of tbo Generative Organs in either sex caused byoverexcr- 0», youtbful errors, or excessive use of tobacco, opium or stlrau* plants which soon lead to Infirmity. Consumption and Insanity. Put For sate in Athens by Palmer & Kinnebrew, Druggists, aud R. C. Orr, Druggist. G A. MILL. H. H. LINTON. r. A. LIPSCOMB. MELL, LINTON & CO. Insurance Representing she tollowing Companies * Home, of New York, New York Life Ins. Co. Liverpool andLondon and Globe, Phoenix,of Hartford, Insurance Co. of North America, Georgia Home, North British and Mercantile, Atlanta Home, Hartford, of Hartford, Conn. Delaware; tr CITY PROPERTY INSURED FOR FULL YALUB. gopfr Property Insured for three-fourths value. Onrios a* Athens Savins Bane. Capital $50,000. Undivided Profits 1 $15,000 Is now open for business in their new building 125 East Broad Street. Accounts of individuals and firms solicited* Interest paid on savings deposits. Safe deposit boxes for rent ot $3.00.per year G. A* MELL Cashier: IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.,. -LONDON. SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON. COMMERCIAL UNION FIRE INS. CO., LONDON. LANCASHIRE FIRE INS. CO., MANCHESTER, ENG. NEWARK, >. Jj PREFERRED MUTUAL ACCIDENT INS. CO., " NEW YORK. MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFEJNS. CO./j SIDNEY 3?. EEAVES, OYER J S. KING & CO.’S STORE, THOMAS ST., ATHENS, CrAr
