The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 2, Ed. 1, Thursday, September 27, 1923 Page: 4 of 4
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Men who wear Stctson9 are sincerely proud of tho fact.
Young men especially appreciate tho smart style in a Stetson.
Tho new Fall Stetson Hals please us immensely and wo
know you'll like them too. We shall be glad to show you
tho new styles and colors. A splendid selection at
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COACH PAYNE IS AGAIN
PILOT OF A.C.C. TEAMS
FACTIONS DISCUSSED
ON SUNDAY MORNING
QUALITY-
MINISTER SPEAKS OF THE POS-
ITIVE NATURE OF CHRIS-TIANITY.
Football Schedule
college publications or distinguished him-
plf na n lcniliT onionc his fellow students.
Receives Addition T. momlirM nrn voted In onlv at tho an-
. . .. . .1 t .i. -1..1. i.-i.i .. .i. i fonthnll nnd basketball nlaver.
(Continued from race 1) nuai mccung oi mo uu nciu ui mo ran - qimlnw morninn
v b ' 1 ...i : ti. .1 1.. !. star in all sport having envlahlo records Sunday morning
nit tnrn i1ti tlmn 1U .nnnnrtrra have i.t.i it nn 1 " halfback In football and guard In has
Falso doctrines and divisions among the
pcoplo known as tho members of the
Church of Christ were discussed by F. D.
Shepherd minister of the local congrega-
tion in his sermon on Sunday morning.
That there is something more in sound-
ness than what we aro against and that
truo soundness is measured .by what we
are for as well as what wo are opposed to
was emphasized by the minister.
He reviewed three different types or
divisions of tho members of tho Chruch of
Christ. Tho first was the brethren of the
British Isles who it was explained em-
phasized a mutual ministry that is not
having one address or sermon but shorter
Tho above uhotom-anh is of Victor D. talks by several members on Sunday morn-
Payne Jr. who is entering his second year ing. It was also stated that tho British
as coach of athletics in Ablleno Christian members allow only baptized members to
College. Mr. Payne is an Abllenlan and partake of the emblems of the death nnd
prior to entering Simmons Collego of burial of tho Lord Jesus. Tho third thing
this city ho had spent four years on tho emphasized by tho English is tho forbid-
teams of Ablleno High School. Ho has ding of tho receiving of any financial aid
always been known as the most brilliant from other than members of the Church
athlete ever produced by this city where- A second class of members spoken of
In college athletics aro numerous. were those who wilt not allow any man
He was a star on tho teams of Simmons who has been connected with a willed
College for three seasons having been Bible collego to occupy the pulpit. Tho
chosen by high critics as nll-T. I. A. A. third class was those who will not allow
Ho was a no tuuy oi tno uiuie in ciuss bjbiciu uu
The Bootery
. Extends an invitation to every member of A. C. C. when In
market for Footwear to visit our store. Wo wclcomo you to our
city and hopo your presence will make A. C. C. a better school
and Abilene a belter town to live in.
THE BOOTERY
118 PINE ST. TELEPHONE 289
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been clamoring for a game with A. C. C. Tlc y Cuj g 10 women's honor club
Though this is the year the farmers are nlJ mcmimh!p In that organization must
kctball and catcher in baseball.
Payne played on the undefeated team of
tho fact that Christianity is a religion
but that all religion is not Christianity
and that the great distinguishing charac
teristic between religion at large and
to come heie it has been decided to play )0 inC( through n clwllnel largely slm- Abilene Christian Collego in 1920 and in . w mtm of M
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envme. inc rumoi mo uiwujb ilar to that of A Club. The lady who gains '" " " - -
Thev have rcaned many a victory i.it i nnnA UnnAmr. with a successful season as a member of
strong. Ihey have reaped many a victory membcrshlp must bo a good housekeeper w wcceMiui season as wB Christianity was brought out In the con
irom a. v.. u. in jun.or -micBo mu8l not be'n busy body must be proper " "" " "- '" cudin portion 0f tho sermon.
since uio opening oi mmeuc icuuuui uc- jn )lcr n8jocjation witu boys and site must
twecn the schools in 1917 twenty-seven inVB n . nn nverano cra.i0 0f n niug
baseball games havo been played all of durng four irce-months terms in Abl-
these save one going to John inrteton. ino jene christian College
other was a tie. In two football games 0
played between the teams one was a 0
to 0 tlo and tho other went to A. C. C.
13 to 0. The latter was the last contest
played and the Tarleton men aro bent
on conquering the Christian team. It will
be a fitting closo to a season which is
sure to be replete with thrills.
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As a scholar and as a gentleman 'and a aho 8ubjecl
man of exceeding strong personality Mr - Md Brolher
Payne has always been very widely- and' J
favorably known. Ho numbers his friends Shepherd
WE WELCOME ALL A. C. C. STUDENTS
Make our Studio Headquarters while down town.
T. S. Higginbotham
THE PRICKLY PEAR PHOTOGRAPHER
229V& Pine Street Upstairs
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THE EMPORIUM
THE NEWEST W MILLINERY AND
READY-TO-WEAR
THANK YOU FOR PAST FAVORS
PUBLIC SPEAKING IS
NOW OFFERED FREE TO
Many Rewards Given
Each Year in A. C. C. department is headed by Charles R. Brew-
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who' does' tho best 'f Expression InMho colli
"work in the department Vf piano is awarded As a further Inducement to ludents to
a gold medal. - take advantage' of hls mT valuable train-
Tlie -4J4dv i!Lljir'H dorml- ing the college otters a course In public
by his acnuaintenccs and even among
those whom ho himself does not know.
His efficiency as college coach was read-
ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS ily seen during his first year as a Coach
1 last season and as a result several of the
A need that has long been felt in A. C. largest colleges in tho state made him flat-
C. has been answered bv tho college man- terinc offers to leave A. C C. He is how-
agement this session through the installa- ever again at work here on a one-year opened was Leonard Burford of this city
Hon of a deoartment of Public Speaking contract. tne uoy wno nas ueen Known no .
i .1. rvn.... f An. ml 5M.ni... Ttit o cral years as a wonderful student
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BLIND STUDENT IS
FIRST TO REGISTER
The first student to register in Abilene
Christian College for the session just
and
jimount oi progress umi
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y gold medal. These are gIven by Mrs. J.
Jf P. Sewell.
Dean II. E. Speck gives each year to the
member of tho Press Club doing the best
work in that Club some gift the winner
being chosen by a secret vote of the Club.
This went last year to Edwin Martin '23
President Sewell gives to tho student
who makes the highest average grade in
Bible during an entire session a handsome
Bible. To the preaching student who
makes the highest average grade each ses-
sion in Bible Brother Sewell gives a copy
of McGarvey's Commentary on Acts.
Membership in the A. Club the honor
club for men is guincd through Invitation
and after a secret voto of the membership
which takes into consideration the moral
character of the candidate. He must have
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Mrs. Murine) Nesbit
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S. C. Wall is in his old home Obion musician despite the fact that ho is blind.
formerly of David Lipscomb College Tenn. He tas beetMffichlng during the Leonard has attended school hero since
.miruic. no ""'") i-avj' " vo- "-i .jj4 fir ---. i . .; jbi.TE-'.inwi3s attenaea fMiohs
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at Abilene Hlfih'School. Ho Ufa uSBSiykorM of audiences hfcro
X and in this (My. He also is a high grade
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Wade Is at home student and has always been heartily 'Jn
terested in -student activities.
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ABILENE TEXAS
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The above photograph sliows a number street called Sayles Boulevard Is lined numerous others over the entire western
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maue an average grauc ui u uuhwb in uic new nuiucs wiuuu ao ucch uuih vu... ...... . -i.i. rnll.oo utm
year and he must not be a smoker of cig- just south of the Abilene Christian Col- Tho new addition opened up by the trus- P"" of AM" Uirlstian college wno
arettes. The man who gains membership lege campus during the past two years lees of Abilene Christian College lies a have moved to the city for thc purpose
must also have won a place either on one Three years ago the collego boys hunted short distance west of tho place shown Placing children in A
of the athletic teams been chosen as an birds where these houses stand without here. The houses are focing eost. At the present a dozen homes are in the
editor or business manager of one of the shooting a citizen. Now this double A large number of these homes and course of construction near the college.
HIGGINBOTHAM-BARTLETT LUMBER CO.
4th and Pino Streets : : Phone 7
ABILENE'S BIG BWLDING MATERIAL STORE
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ABILENE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
LOT SALE
Several years ago we bought a tract of land within two blocks
of the College which has become a fine residence section of the city.
We now offer the brotherhood 127 lots from two to four blocks of
the College paved street on north side. Homes are now being erect-
ed on this property. Prices are the most reasonable in Abilene. One
of our trustees is handling it for us.
WRITE
T. A. RUSSELL & S(
ABILENE TEXAS
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NOTICE!
LET ED. SELVIDGE LAUNDRY COMPANY
do your work. The place where you get better -work for less
money!
COLLEGE TAILORS AGENTS
LAUNDRY GOES OFF EVERY DAY
B All Christian College Students Should Mako IS
CLOUGH'S JEWELRY STORE J
Eg their headquarters. You will always be welcome.
1 COME IN AND LET'S GET ACQUAINTED
I 209 PINE STREET J
IWEWEC0METHESTUDENTS0FA.C.C. ft
And invite you to mako our store your loafing place when ' r ML 1
MISFIT CLOTHING COMPANY I
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The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 2, Ed. 1, Thursday, September 27, 1923, newspaper, September 27, 1923; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth91266/m1/4/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Christian University Library.