Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 July 1912 — GIDEONS MEET IN ATLANTA [ARTICLE]

GIDEONS MEET IN ATLANTA

Christian Travelers’ Association Is Holding Its Annual Convention in the Georgia City. Atlanta, Ga„ July 26.--The Gideons have possession of Atlanta for three days, for the annual convention of this association of Christian commercial travelers opened today in the Piedmont hotel and it has attracted a large attendance of the members from all parts of the country. In the thirteen years since its birth in Boscobel, Wis., the organization has grown to a membership of more than ten thousand. This morning, after a cabinet meeting and reception, the sessions were opened with President A. B. T. Moore serving as moderator and Louis C. Stumps of Missouri leading the devotional service. Business occupied the time until four o’clock, when the members went to the Cold Springs Cue dub grounds for a bjarbecue given by the Atlanta camp. Tonight, when Jerry M. Porter of Kentucky will act as moderator, the welcoming addresses will be made by Mayor Winn, W. S. Witham and Rev S R. Belk. ‘ ■' 1