A History of Kentucky and Kentuckians: The Leaders and Representative Men in Commerce, Industry and Modern Activities, Volume 3Lewis Publishing Company, 1912 - Kentucky |
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Page 1441 - Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, Written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God ; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.
Page 1170 - A superior and commanding human intellect, a truly great man, when Heaven vouchsafes so rare a gift, is not a temporary flame, burning brightly for a while, and then giving place to returning darkness. It is rather a spark of fervent heat, as well as radiant light, with power to enkindle the common mass of human mind ; so that when it glimmers in its own decay, and finally goes out in death, no night follows, but it leaves the world...
Page 1474 - Pythias, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, South.
Page 1162 - His success in all his undertakings has been so marked that his methods are of interest to the commercial world. He has based his business principles and actions upon strict adherence to the rules which govern industry, economy and strict, unswerving integrity.
Page 1252 - In communicating to the president, through you, sir, my opinion of the conduct of the officers who served under my command, I am at a loss how to mention that of Governor Shelby, being convinced that no eulogium of mine can reach his merit.
Page 1254 - He is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and both he and his wife hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal church.
Page 1329 - Desjardins, who belongs to that public-spirited, useful and helpful type of men, whose ambitions and desires are centered and directed in those channels through which flow the greatest and most permanent good to the greatest number.
Page 1212 - Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America ; 8.
Page 1280 - Venice gave His body to that pleasant country's earth, And his pure soul unto his captain Christ, Under whose colours he had fought so long.
Page 1292 - He is a valued and appreciative member of the Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and he and his wife are zealous members of the Methodist Episcopal church.