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Newspaper Page TextTHE WEEKLY TIMES-RECORDER. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1921. MAILED (fkriumitee NarnecT' By Glover To VJiovcr - Collect Election qiMtjli; k t}ie board of di rector* of the .Chamber of Com Wafca Taeeday an election commit ij S>M liamcd by President C. 8 - r .td handle the affair* of the ' election of iilrectorr to he .ted at 4 p. W.'- F-dmiary 15. iday ballots', lists of members and Sjoctldns were bein;{ mailed to thh membership, with the informa- ttmT lliat the polls are now open anil iftiEbaUbts may bo dost at any time opto th’e'.hour'named fot closing. i^The eledtioh com'rtiittee is compos- Mini the-following: B. E. Allison, t fl. Burke. Si t. Cohen. W. M. Humber, W. E. Taylor and E. E. Schneider. - Hit, directors’ term* expire this mojtth, they being W. T. Anderson. 4j>,I.etli0i R. S. Oliver, of Plains; N. A. Ray, Walter Rylandcr, Frank P. jlstrald and W. M. Jones. Those t*hq hold over and who arc therefore Mt OHgible ai candidates in this Shiftin' are John Sheffield. Frank La tier, C : S. Clover, W. W| Dykes and ftjbl-T.. Mathvin. The members are hl;»berty to vote for any others' itCW the entire membeirh'p 1 enclosed with the ballots, ballots contain the following lilbymatiqn : Initrurtinns To V tterst ' t u ):—(From the list of members se lect and vote for rix by writ.ng their httaps In the blank space.' below After writing down ttynea of your choice for the six dlfectoh.to be elected, place this ’ in the enclosed numbered en return it by mail or it brtsoif to the Chamber of Commerce - before 4:00 o’clock Tuesday aty 15th, 1021. ,31—Do' not sign your name .. J'hdltOt. The election is absolute t And no one knows how you 5 MEN FAIL TO LIFT GEORGIA MAGNET ho six members receiving t'number of votes will I elected by the Election com are now opon and will ' at 4:00 o’clock Tues- •moon, February 15th, 1021 Membership dues must be t.least one quarter In advanco votes can be counted. (If T. aa assigned membership, ibout reference to- this re- U. O* your assignor must pay -order that the Board f shall be truly representa- he antiro cltlxenshlp of Amer- I Sumter county, it la auggeat- " ffore voting each member ifully the qualifications Ideal Director, r director should— f the public confidence, leader'fh his own - Abon-mlnde/ and toler- $st I* X'tfetfnl and sympathetic. (-rP*-[forc»ful and Willing to ‘**4^. . bfc rfw. non-partisan In board M»» organlaation for per I prestige to the board. ’ *v,e absolute faith in this and the ’Chamber of J board should— JTi? ?*P««n‘»‘ive of all busk Ho* 8 ? Pactional groups. (Wpable of team work, iwp thorough in everything. ■Jb-fjjeexpedltlous. o.—OliSpive the ethics of board VMVi j - W*»tibte the Importance of .if"* 1 ««»i«ned by the member l -L:l ir . eCt0 " meetin e. Secre- rains report of the work of SI? if mr under j Mra " road dis- a SI. ?. r r, d . printed u *«» SrViiV be * bboklct of anii wil > he m days. * ” U *‘° n within about kil1 *** «nd a score in- ,* h ' n * »Wng of Central of ,1 pu * h * d hy a switch J-an into ‘he rear coach of . f ir ln * Pa^enger train i» ,ht c W ° ro * ,l, • ‘*° fcsil. ( °‘ S» v #nnah Tuesday •SSUoin Z the of . s-o-Kf an,i three other buildings. Thq P* *• sstimated at $30,000. ‘ E. R. Hines, of Milledgeville, ,'aI ,8r m »y» r Of that her Mends, at the next mu- election, it is sai,l. Latff *u ro “t« to Arlington Inst fffjTfo’ *•**- Phillips of jWJ¥»us, jumped from « Ford cur JwMt appeared that the car would KaTsT h» a G. F. * A. train m^«*r leg was broken in three Wfiaw MonjIay . night robbed a v!?** " ,l ™lanU of more tha.i Vu of stockings, camisoles, etc. It is believed a worn- pa With the burglars..' af unknown origin destroyed who gave them' ln-'~marriager '■Ad vancing from the vestry, Mr. Burton and Mf. Walters met their brides and took their places before Dr. Minor who began the ceremony .which united theni.. Safe strains from the Lohengrin’s march which ushered the was sounded wedding party THE WEEK'S BUSINESS REVIEW, Time Clocks Begin To Ring organ loft accompanied the words of UNEMPLOYMENT is decreasing. Allies have definitely fixed amount the service until the end, when W and business conditions are im- of German Indemnity. This, treas- provlng slowly throughout the coun try. *• That Is the core 1 of the week- out through the white-ribboned ais- ljr review by R. G. Dun A Co. which les. ferrets out credit information for Fallowing the ceremonyi the wed-1 business men. ilinjr party wc^ tp the home of Mr. I n Detroit 30,000 automobile ami Mrs. George Monroe Bragg, workers again are ringing-in the where an informal reception was held time dock. Trumbull Steel Co., for many friends and out-of-town which was on half time for several guests who attended the wedding. I months reports its 34 mills running Among those coining from other!full blast. points were Mr. and Mrs. Chester] W. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. L. 11.'JonoV. L **J** Mrs L. F. ii,.„ M, „„,i Improvement in the compara- Mrs. L. E. Bragg, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Wal- tlvcly near future. 1 Guaranty Trust Co. of New York, ^nie'^airoBrogg 8 ^'- bu™„n "Til over n r __„ M , .f*' g . Ruby I the country and finds an “opinioi o B f r ^ J%! , Khat the United State, has now defi n r . u« ... j ,.7., me united mates nns now uen- Ihne of Mouln c- m ' and M J" nit< “' y ent "- d U ' K) " tu - --' ° f Moull "°' Mr ' aml Mrs - I normal conditions.” D. Helms, Mu ami Mrs. Frank Bragg, bf llawkinsville; Miss'Eve Burke, of Oge.chee; Mr. anil Mr3. T. S. Bur A building boom, which will bring rush of work to the railroads, is Ion, of Smithvil! W Mr nnrf ... I predicted by Samuel M. Vauclain, 11. uiiti rar.i, m . | ll|IAI ,; i i . t ury official, aay, will stabilize condi- tlona throughout tho world and In crease purchasing power of countrica we ae|l to. Federal Reserve Board has approv ed articles of incorporation of the $100,000,000 organization that will finance exporti under the Edge act. What Money’s Doing. Pennsylvania Railroad sells *00,- 000,000 of gold bonds. Gobbled quickly. Means other heavy rail fi nancing in near futuro. Big buying by railroads would recuperate iteel industry. Federal Reserve Board of Philadel phia queries 100 big hn'nks. Easier money and credit within next nix months are predicted by 84. Liberty bonds in January advanc ed nyerago of three points, 25 lead ing industrial stocks climbed from vaioviD omroiif imtmimL ; ttu WiSiP Ss* W knxltiir Hwiffth; Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.) ' <ft I»». W—Urn Niwium wp»pwr UwIob.1 I presiilent of BaMwin Locomotiv I Works. Dow .Service 'rays spring I building will start 3G per cent nor- I mnl and reach r,« per cent in May (or June. Export Trade Livens. Our exports are being stimulated | by continued rise in foreign ex ANNIE ABBOTT, THE idAGNET," DEFYING LIFTERS. NEW YORK, Feb. 7.—She weigfi only 115 pounds, but five men.jbott asserted, weighing anywhere from 1 ;»0 to 200 “The man does not live," Miss Ah “who can lift . Tj , -^~r move or even sway me off my feet pounds, could not budge her from when I fonir. my mind against it.' the floor. Her name is Miss Annie Abbott. She* came from Strathcm, Georgia, ind is famous the world over as “The Georgia, Magnet.” How'does she overcome law's? A dozen different have been advanced hy men, physicists, philosophers and believers in the occult, ranging all natural theories medical of This strange power has been hers since childhood. f “I didn’t understand it when cnnie to me, or rather when I dis covered it,” Miss Abbott said. “I only eight years old. “My stepmother had a son, Charley, about my age, and we used to squabble as children will? “My own mother taught me the way from jiu-jitsu to something. rcad th f Bible, and tho story approaching witchcraft. Miss Abbott 1 k. 01 ' 3 who was turned into _ says she doesn't know. j P"* ar salt, made a deep Imprcs- One other person in the world rc-|* lo «? u on me * . _ contly has become famous for per-, r . , sc, ® n J ed to , i T J le ^ 1 could turti forming a similar feat, and that Is 1 |' har,e y ,n J° » pillar of salt I would Johnny Coulon, the American ban• ; S o ! used to point my tamweight boxer who has ocen un- ? Frer “J hlm and screa »": ’Charley, suited. 1 Jfoing to turn you into a pillar of salt!’ , “And finally I got to thinking I willed it I could turn myself into n pillar of salt. I used to tell my old black mammy that I was a pH- lar of salt and she could not lift me, Sure enough,' she couldn't. “Finally it came to me fliat . possessed a certain power. It was un natural, and it frelghtencd me. I have never known what the spiritual scientific explanation is.” dergoing scientific investigation of his lift-resistance powers in Paris. “The difference between my work and Mr.- Coulon V’ said Misa Abbott, "is that I do not touch fho person or persons trying to move me, while Mr. Coulon does.” The secret of such contacts would seem. Miss Abbott explains, to be for the purpose of throwing the per son trying to do the lifting off his balance. DOUBLE WEDDDINC LOVELY * CHURCH EVENT TODAY. An outstanding social event hold ing the interest of many friends in Americus and Smithvilte, # was the double wedding Wednesday in the First Baptist church 1 at 11 o’clock when Misa Evelyn Elizabeth Bragg Smilax hung suspended from the chandeliers, and outlined the rear of the church. Soft shaded lights ren dered on enchanting mid day *bril liance t*» the scene. . Immediately before the ceremony Mr.i. James W. Harris, accompanied by Mrs. II. O. Jones, sang charmingly “At Dawning,” the soft resonant sweetness of her voice fill ing the church with perfect harmony. Ay. the bridal party arranged them selves in the vestibule preparatory to entering, she again rang **B' cau»e,” the last note ending in tri umphant joy as the organ began th staccato of the prelude to Mendel sohn's wedding march. From the broad entrance door became the bride of Thomas Samuel i the ushers heralded the wedding np Burton, Jr., and Miss Mamie Burke | proach, T. Marshall Lowrvy, J Bragg was united to Cecil Walton ‘ Seneca, S. C., coming on the right, Walters, I)r. Carl W. Minor, pastor j attended hy Louis Jones, of Macon, the congregation, reading the from the left. After un interval beautiful service in an Impressive i Hal Williams, of Moultrit »tyl«*. I with Georgq Clark, of M The altar and chancel were adorn-, the left. entered, ultrie, ed with stately palms arranged pyramidal effect, at the base which specimen ferns were htid luxuriant profusion. Garlands of smilax festooned the choir loft, and fell in verdant streamers to the al- . where the ends were cnifght with snowy roses hidden In the nms.s- of green leaves. Centering the altar was a tall vase filled with white roses, forming a background for the wedding party which was grouped on the outer edge the chancel. A trellis was formed white ribbons in blocked effect, over which trailed slender tendrils smilax, with nn intertwining of white Meteor roses clambering In fragrant profusion in and out among vines which formed the back ground of-the* ribbon t reel Is. In the MIA Louise Bragg, maid of^honor Jo Miss Mamie Bragg, entered on the right, attended from the left by Mrs. George Burton, of Smithville matron of honor to Miss Evelyn Bragg. They were charmingly gown ed alike, their frocks built of tan georgette, the skirts very full, fin ishod with deep hems at the hot tom. The waists were long, the de- colJctage cut in round effect and tiny short sleeves. Huge hows were caught at each side of the bodices, the costume completed with large pig- ture hats composed of horsehair with touches of spring flowers. They ca ried corsages of pink Killnrney rose At the altar they were met by DeWitt Howell, of I'lains, who act ed in the capacity of beat man, t< Walters, and George Burton, of center of thi* trellis, suspended be- 1 Smithville, attendant for his brothe.. tween two high white posts, on the; Maid and matron of honor took their the peak bf. which rested handsome places in the semi-circle thus formed palms, reposed a large white heart' and awaited the coming of formed entirely of specimen white ; brides, who entered alone. roses. On each side of the gat stood tall floor vases filled with Ophelia roses. The color scheme white ami green .was further de in the soft velvet floor cov- rings of green on which the party The* largo windows of the hand- The loss is -t , h ’ff ’Rravs of smilax, with U festoons of the same green reachinit across the walls to the next window.* Mifg Evelyn Bragg, lovely in ;» spring model of now .brown Pioret twill, with which she wore a small hat of brown covered with a brown veil, the newest touch of spring, ca* rying a shower bouquet of bride'; roses and valley lilies, entered on the left, while from the right aisle her sister, Miss Mamie Bragg, costumed in the same fashionable mode, came from th«* left. They were met hy their father, George Monroe Bragg, Walters, of Plains. In the receiving line at the reccp were Mr. and Mrs. George Mon Bragg, Mr. and Mr3. T. S. Bur ton, of Smithville, and Mr. and Mrs W. Walters, of Plainr. Bragg wore a lovely model fashioned of black charmeu.se, anil beaded, with a large >r nge was r.f pink Killnrney rua «--, , . , Mr.-. Burton wai gowned In n black 7 P 3 * 81 " 1 8 ? »"•! British ex- totaled 8,834.279 adi'd Roorgette. with lanr. ha- | < ’ h * n K , ‘ rosp to - !;1 «"l» higher- than , 2,192,042 bushels year ago. ing railroads from Cfi.48 to C7.48 Farmers’ Out’ook Better. Grain is moving lo market smarter clip than since October! As farmers roll, their buying power re turns. Will stimulnto retail and mail order rales. LESSON FOR FEBRUARY 13 LE8S0NS ON CITIZENSHIP. (May Ba Used With Temperance Application!). LESSON TEXT-Matt. B:tMt Av. OOLDEN TEXT—Thou ehalt loveHO® lord thy Ood with all thy heart, and with all thy Mul. and with all thy mind. T h !f .Ur 11 ** aw aIhl * reBt eommaadnunt. And thS second In Mhe unto It. Thou nhalt loro thy notchbor u thyself.-Matt. XX: r-». HBFERENCE^ MATERIAL-Matt t-H: Mark IX.IS-17. Z8-17; Luk. SJO-M? et-41; Rom. 1S:M4; Phil. PRIMARY TOPIC—Til. Land W. Loro. JUNIOR TOPIC—Our Country. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC —Oetllnc Ready for Citizenship. nverage of 58.40 to SB and 25 lead • - YOU.NO PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC •> . . — • — — —Christian Standard of clUzenshlp. fed. with a Inrito black hat’ Ilcr I 'hanffe- In last few days the value I Wheat exports from United States are was r.f pink Killnrney roses ot < ’ ana,,i,, n dollar in American mnn-j and Canada Inst week in January geprgette, with large ha and a corsage of Pnrnia violets. Mrs. Wallers wore n midnigh. blue eharmtiese, with a small blue -■trauA hat, her corsage built of vio lets. •Mr. and tfr*. Burton and Mr. -and Mra. Walters left at noon by motor for points in Florida, where they will spend a honeymoon* of tw.i weeks. Upon their return, Mr. and Mrs. Burton will make thleir home ii Smithville, while Mr. and Mrs. Wal ters will reside in Americus. bushels .against same week a year TUSKEGEE NEGRO OPENS EYES OF CONGRESSMEN What Thev Didn't Know About Peanut And Yam Was Anlentv— He Tells Them And They Tha nk Him. SINN FE1NERS SEIZE STATION! WASHINGTON, Feb. 4. — It is a fair statement that the most re markable testimony before the ways and means committee during the hearings on the tariff at this ses *ion was given a few days ago by Prof. George W. Carver, of Tuske- — a $ | fee Institute, Ala., in behalf of the Hold ‘ Dublin Railroad I p° nnut » with Incidental observations Depot For Over 1 ° n - the - ’- cct poUto ' An Hour ' —— 1 I committee “eit up and take notice' DUBLIN, Feb. 9. — One hundred P* to put it mildly. Ko showed in n armed Sinn Fciners gained control I ^ ew minutes tha the probably knew Prof. Carver is a colored man. To I say that ho made the ways/and means the quality of vanishing ns soon as It is put on. Then wo have here a Dottle of ink. I find that the peanut makes a very fine quality of ink. And then here Is a bottle of mock oyat- ters. The peanut curds cap be made into mock meat dishes so thoroughly that it is impossible to tell them front meat. We Arc going to use less and less meat just as soon as science touches these various vegetable pro ducts and teaches us, how to use them.” Congressman Carcw: "Did you make,all of these products yourself?” Carver: “Yes sir; they arc made United Peanut Association, and other During the evening eight armed I Pel - *®"* engaged in the various pen men entered a Jewelry store and car-1industries, had made their state- ried off gobdt valued at :!,0001 mcnt!l to the committee ahowing why pounds. SERVICES OPEN 30 MIN. LATER x duty of 4 cents i pound on pea nuts is asked in tho permanent tariff bill now being formulated, Chairman Fordncy said that the committee had been asked to hear Prof. Carver. When the latter took the stand, the ahairman address him in this “hur ry up” fashion: "All right, Mr. Carver, we will give you ten minutes.” When tho witness had talked for New Hour At First Meth- tne minutes, the chaiTOanvolunUr' odist Church It 7:30 ply aaiJ: “Go ahead; your time in P. M. unlimited. 1 .Starting off with the striking pro- The revival services at the First. . po “ it , k “ n J hat the ..' wan, » t »"*• «>• Methodist church will chingo t 0 r"'?L p0 ^*r constitute together “a night, the hour of service in the «ve-1 »«.»f J**; nings from 7 to 7:30, it was an nounccd today. Miss Lottie Wisdom will meet all who wish to learn more about per nianity, and that “if mil the other vegetable foodstuffs were destroyed all the nutrition in them could be supplied with these two products of iTiiu winri to it’urn more uuoui pcr-iai,^ •$ » . t , . ona. work in the Bible class room I ^ded to^.tJnlrt'th.* e’o'mrSlue and the rear of the pulpit at 7 p. m. The hour was changed on account «f ^ H v„t!ei XL h th h 5 P many men and women who work wh ‘ ch ho , y had ncvcf asking for a Inter hoe, the. thev ,l r , ;» m * , d of For instance: asking for a Inter hour that they ight get to church. Carver: “A short time ago wo The meeting grows in attendance I 'T d HiccniiK k*«ws in nutnuanci 1 nnla . . ... e u.:d interest every service. The Wis- "uV ?! .h.i.^h unu imiTCnt every service, ine wis-| n ,si|, t, s .... , , , . dom.,is,..rs delight every audience. k > . Ur :.. E Ji i8pre ,*_ ch .? d sermons1 y< ;ti nlay. In the afternoon he talk to a large congregation on the izhed working with them yet. The peanut products are going to beat the sweet potato products by far. I have just begun with the peanut. I have with me a number of other things produced from the peanut—probably twenty-fivo or thirty others, includ ing various wood dyes and stains.” Of course, tho witness described the various uses of the peanut which are familiar -to the general public—tho butter and tho oils made from it, and the many confections. Ho also described peanut cake for breakfast food, and a combination of peanut meal and “peanut hay” which mixed with molasses and chinabcr- rics, mokes a valuable tonic food for live stock. There seemed to he no end to his magic. This was one of his striking statement! in conclusion: “If we think of how the peanut is used, it is the only thing that is universally used among clvilifcd and uncivilized people, and all sorts of animals like It. It is a natural diet that was intended that everybody should use." Here Chairman Fordnry asked Prof. Carver what school he had at tended. ‘The last school I attended." re plied the witness “was the Agricul tural College of Iowa. You doubtless remember Mr. James Wilson, who nerved in the cabinet here so long. He was my instnietor for six years.' Congressman Cnrcw: ‘ You have on cow’s milk, anil in fact it has much IIt make* tho most delicious] Congressman Garner: “I think he ice erenm that I have ever eaten.” entitled to the thanks of the com- Congressman Carcw: “How does it ?Applause.) go in a punch?” Carver: “Well, I will show you some punches.” (Laughter.) “Here is one with orange, and here is one with lemon, and here is one wjth gregations for mid-week service talked on the “Home.” As th preacher himself said to the congre gation at one point in his sermon, You people look mighty serious;’ 1 and ii is doubtful if a congregation was ever more impressed by the tell ing truths the. speaker *.-:7 and persistently shot home. cherry.' Carqw: The Sunday school orchestra will I Volstead law?' “Do these violate the probably add to the musical interest { Ibis evening, lingers of every de- Carver: “No sir. I heard some one nsk what kind of a box this Is. !*. '* a **»*>••*■• ho*. I guess; n the chorus choir without further solicitation at every service, never gets empty. Here is a bottle The Chairman: “We want to coro- pliment you on the way you have hundled your subject” Detroit Resort Hit By Half Million Fire DKTROIT. Feb. 9.—Fire of un determined origin today destroyed the pier, dance hall and coliseum on j the river front amusement resort, MASTS OF MAYFLOWER. LONDON, Feb. 9. — The original masts of the Mayflower, ship of the Pilgrims, are believed ti be in n schoolhouse on the banks of the Thames. Dr. Rondel Harris told mbers of the English Mayflower I from peanuts.” of buttermilk; very rich in fats and I \ , nt amuscm * nt re?ort - very delightful.” T , | entailing a loss estimated at half o million dollars. Several firemen were ’Is that! very delightful. Congressman Hawley: made from the peanut?” Carver: “Made from the peanut milk; yes sir. And here is nno'.her very attractive product of the pea nut—nn instant coffee. And this n bottle of Worcestershire sauce injured. WaH. »llcltor gvncral of the | oricrlnThe U. S. To Get One New Cardinal March 3rd ItOMK, F. b. 9.—Thu date of the coming consistory has been definitely fixed for March 3, according to no limitative r» ports in Vatican circles today. A number of cardinals, in rordu.o circuit of the Superior court, o,i tt ee m ea a;d ,7cUtor7 we r ° n li Tuesday appeared before the priaon amuacd ax well ax intended. They eommizzion and told them they ought wondered wtet wax coming next. HI .'lading one American 'ar'e""'to be e aT^ro ..“rv?!! rJ° r , D,lm0n “ f ° to sa >' ,hat committee will! created. ’ *° b ‘ p . a , n '* r ? scnf| ng a life term on never think of the peanut hereafter I . ™" Ct ' d , bl : 1 03 a ,n,a1 ' P rn P°xition. j AMENDMENTS LOST. t-arver (proceeding:) “Now, the, MONTGOMERY, I’ob. 9.—Scattcr- peanut milk hax about the xnmc ing incomplete returnx today indicate Wall. The negro was with a frien.i hen the friend got into a quarrel. Damon yelled "xhoot him” and the other xhot. Both were sentenced t.i life. The people of the United States spend $200,000, 000 annually on to bacco. IT"* 1 < T I » that c .°w’* milk ha '"’l " ml both constitutional amendments and then curds can be taken out and, voted on in yesterday’s statewide made into the various fancy cheeses: election were lost. This is not con- Now ."histn^mad^' K ' lan - ' >-..Mve. however. as the repor^ ”re Jurt’M Wt » face cream.] meager. | t probably will be Friday famous al2on3 d c J ,M.“.n d n, 'ir <il " ,nU, ‘ in,ormi “ ion is a ™ il I. The Tribute Money (vv. 13-22), The Pharisee* and Iferodlans pur posed to entrap Jesus and bring Him Into conflict with the Roman govern ment, so they came to Him with the subtle question, “Is It lawful to gl\-e tribute to Caesar or not?” At this time the Jews were galling under the yoke of the Roman government. Some even denied the right to pay tribute io the government. To have answered Hits question by “yes** or “no” would have Involved difficulties. To have an swered “yes” would have conveyed the I Impression of endorsement of all that the Roman government did. To have answered "no” would have at once brought Him Into conflict with the gov ernment. It Is not pn,easy matter for a Christian always to determine his right relation to civil government. Many a minister has made a failure of his work because he tried to solve the problem. Christ’s’ reply to tills question, properly understood and ap plied, Is the final word on the sub ject. Until the civil authorities de mand of us that which Is a violation of God’s law, we ore bound to render unto them obedience. “Render unto Caesar tho things that ore Caesar’s" means the highest obligation. Since enjoying Ills protection and care It la our duty to owe all allegiance to Him, to yield our lives to Hltrt In service, worship and praise. Every one who enjoys the benefits of civil government Is obliged to pay the taxes which ore necessary for tho support of that government, nnd every one who re ceives God’s favor Is placed unfitted like obligation unto Him. II. The Great ComniandiAent In tho Law (vv. 34-40). For the third time In one day the Lord Is tried by hard questions. While these questioners were actuated by wrong motives, we may be forever glad, that they, put theto questions to Him bccauso of the Invulttuble truth which Ills answers set forth. 1. The first commandment (vv.nfk) 8S). “Thou shalt love the Lord tn^ God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, nnd with all thy mind." This means that supreme nnd undivided love to God Is the first and great com mandment. This at one© shows that man’s supreme'obligation Is to God. It Is wrong to evaluate man’s char acter on tho basis of his morality as expressed in his relation to his fellow man. 2. The second commandment (w. 3IM0). The second commandment Is like unto the first In that It centers love. It Is not said that It Is equal unto tho first; that would not he true, A man may lo*e himself, but not su premely. One’s love for his neighbor may be either too much or too little. The measure set Is love for self. We should love Ood better than ourselves. He Is worthy of all our affections and demands all. Love Is not mere emo tion, but a supreme desire for the wel fare of another and n willingness to do everything possible to secure that end. The ctnnmatifl to love our neigh bor Is Involved In the command to love God. To pretend to Jove God is folly If we do not lovo our neighbor. No one does really love his neighbor who does not lovo God. To attempt to establish a brotherhood among men without the recognition of the Father hood of God Is utter nonsense. Men become children of God by faith In Jesus Chrust. It is true that In the sense of being God’s creatures all men are God’s children, hut In the New Testament sense men are only God’s children os they are In Christ. Beware of the man who Is constantly crying for the brotherhood of man and Is at the same time rejecting Jesus Christ. The only real way to bring In tho brotherhood of man Is to preach J* s, j a Christ unto the nice and '.•‘cure thelg j acceptance of Him. We th»* become brothers In the real sense of the term, hen we have God n« our Father. All, obligations resting upon man are em-. braced In these two commandments. | Those who conform their lives to theni l uro God's children and are the very . best citizens. / Worldly Fame. } Worldly fume Is •>■** " wind that ldo»» ll,ra " uy s, ip - now that, and chanm* m,lue change* direction.— Fame l« an undertaker that pay* hut little attention to bedizens the dead, tcrnl^hn out their funerals and follows them to the graze. 1 .—Colton. j whcreTt Is bred, and broadest afar oil nios ajoa 000'000‘lt J[j«u Zo|».oo »d,d qoJBJOO A I the SO Hr, I J. lPcr I fan

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Americus times-recorder. (Americus, Ga.) 1917-1922, February 10, 1921, Image 6