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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-02-25
The Worth Of Creeds.

-Hr. Editor Il saw an article in your
last issue signed Church Member" Now,
| do not wish to crticise, but | do feel as
though l would like to explain 8 few
things in scripturai way which have
already been mentioned by our friend. He
seems to look at the matter from a moral
standpoint, his talk sounds very familiar
to me; yes, there are lots Of good moral
people in every community who talk in
the same manner. They say Well, use
my neIghbors well; l visit the sick pay
my bills; use no profane language and
think | stand an equal chance with church
people The church and creed do not
amount to anything; 1t is only Journalism.
Our friend says, "Creeds have nothing
whatever to do with our salvation" Now
the question Is, what Is creed? 1t Is a
Now then If the creed has nothing to do
with our salvation. then we certainly have
no foundation TO build upon. We all
know very well the consequence of build
ing without foundation. He says all
have right to their own belief. Yes,
from a worldly view of the matter, they
have; man can believe the moon is
made of green cheese if he chooses; there
is no law to prevent him. The iDtidel has
q right to his belief from a worldly stand
point; but it doesn't signify that he has q
right to the tree of life. The scriptures
do not give US authority to say that every
one has right to his own belief.
Christ tells US that there is but one way
to reach heaven. He told the blind man
to go wash In the pool and he should re-
csive his sight. Supposing the blind man
Il wifi lid 40 Wst' al Wllrnh WXsyffls little.
pool has nothing whatever to do with my
eye-sight." Do you suppose he would have
received his sight?
Gods ways are not our ways. Our
friend seems to be completely wrapped up
The scriptures tell US that we cannot
reach heaven through our own good
works. If such, thing be possible what
need have we of Saviour? What was
His mission! IL come to save that which
was lost
OF course We do not claim that good
works are not essential to make up part
of q christian character, but good works
alone are not sufficient to save, according
to Christ's doctrine. The Pharisees were
full OF good works, but Christ said unto
them, Woe unto you scribes and Phari-
sees"
l think If our friend take this matter
into careful consideration he will And that
the creed has something to do with our
salvation. To prove this statement let US
refer to the New Testament; our own
opinion, Independent of the Bible, has no
bearing upon the matter whatever.
| Our Church Member" says he does not
| know why we should be so anxious about
so small 4 matter. In connection with the
| great question of eternal life this small
matter, as he calls It, is the very key to
heaven. 1t is one of the all important
matters, or the great matter rather than
the small, or the foundation of the chris
tian's hope. In order to 60 right we must
start right. 1t was a small matter for the
blind man to wash in the pool, but 1t was
necessary in order to be made whole.
Lake View, Jan. 10, 1892
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-02-25
Buoksport District Western Ministerial
Association,
Met for their Winter Session with the VI. 4
Church at West sullivan, Feb. $40.

Church at West sullivan, Feb. $40.
Though many of those assigned to take
part in these meetings were absent on &C.
count of sickness, enough were present to
make the meetings agrand success
On Monday evening Rev. D. B Dow. of
Bucksport, preached stirring discourse
from the subject, mighty to Save" The
sermon was followed by testimony meet
ing, a large number taking part. Tues
day morning the association met at $50
for half hour prayer service, led by Rev.
d. B. Phelan, after which Rev. j. +. Ha-
ley, president of the association, took the
chair and called the meeting to order for
business. II. w. Norton was elected Sec
retary pro TEN.
After little preliminary business was
transacted Rev. J. F. Haley read very in
teresting and instructive paper on ''Metho-
with that of Pastoral Visitation, it's Ma
ture and Object" and Prayer, Public. .Pri-
vate and Family" furnished material
enough for discussion through the forenoon
and afternoon sessions, all the ministers
present taking part either by reading papers
or speaking. Suffice it to say that the dis
cussions were Of such nature that much
good was derived both to these taking
part and the large audience present.
Tuesday evening H. W. Norton, Of Win
terport, preached from I Chron. XIX !: 5.
Then followed a service long to be remem.
bered. The ordinance of baptism was ad-
ministered to seven candidates, FIVE were
received into the church and forty-seven
partook of the sacrament. This service
was conducted by Rev. J. F. Haley, P. f.
assisted by Revs. Dow, Weed, Wlnslow
and Norton.
Wednesday morning dawned bright and
clear and large number we're in attend
ance at the morning prayer service led by
Rev. A. w. Belcher, of Gouldsboro. Fol.
lowing this service, which was one OF
much power, there were able papers read
on the following topics:
"The Present Needs of our Ministry" BY
G. G. Winslow and D. B. Dow. Future
Punishment" A. w. Belcher. "Whert
VIII it End?" G. F. Bradford. These pa
pers were listened to with great deal O.
interest and heartily enjoyed BY all pres
ent, as was An exegesis Of Heb. Z. $40, BY
Rev. T. s. Ross.
In the afternoon Rev. G. F. Bradford, OF
Dedham. preached very able and search
ing sermon from the words, Where ar
Thou"
In the evening the association closet
with grand rallying service. The hous'
was packed. Rev. T. s. Ross preache,
| from the words, II am not ashamed Of tn
Gospel of Christ" The sermon was fol
lowed with remarks appropriate for III
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-02-25

La grippe has struck this neghborhood
at last, heavily. Hardly a family in the
place that has not one or more of its men,
bers down with it. We are glad to know
that Capt. Robt. Tapley's and Capt. Jerry
Jones families are improving.
Last Thursday night was wild one.
The snow fall was the heaviest of the sea-
son and the strong gale made it a complete
blizzard. At midnight the barometer was
down to % l,2 inches; the lowest for the
season. TONsoN.
Feb. Is.
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Weak, Blind and He,plese

used one bottle Of Hoods Sar>aparilla and
II made me real strong" MATTE 4. CoBR
South Chester Avenue, Providence. RI
Aa my daughter wanted to write how well
She liked Hoods Sarsaparilla. | thought
would say a rew wards I mini :, l.. 81
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-02-25

Undoubtedly many diseases may be
prevented if the blood is kept pure and
the general health-tone sustained BY
the use OF Hoods Sarsaparilla. When
this is done, the germs of
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-02-25
Otis.

Otis.
Mrs. Eliza Jordan, who has been sick
Of Ia grippe, is slowly improving in health
also her son and daughter who live with
her.
Miss Lettie Garland, who returned home
from Massachusetts q few weeks ago in
Door health, remains about the same. DR..
Pattsn of Amherst is attending her.
Byron Grant is quite i'll.
Mr.. w. o. Fogg of Salisbury's Cove, is
visiting at his father, Mr.. John NJ. Fogg's.
Roads were cleared of snow Saturday
only to have them filled again. Saturdays
mail did not reach Us until this week
Feb. II. KAY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-02-25

A little boy was passing liquor sa-
loon, the door of which was open. with
his little dog Sport. The dog, not know
ing any better. went in; but his master
was soon after him, with the following
piece of advice: "Come out OF there,
Sport; don't be disgracing the family"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-02-25
Picture Of Health

and IS in the front rank in her studies in the
high school Her father is a welI-known
police officer:
Me>srS. C. / Hood & Co.
write to tel! how much good Hoods Sar-
saparilla has done for me. Sometime ago
had diphtheria and was sick for year after
ward bairr
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-02-25
La Grippe, Diphthevia

Pneumonia. Scarlet and Tvphoid Fexa,s
Ma4aria. etc. cannot lodge in the system.
After all such pro>trating diseases Hoods
SarSaParilla has been found of inestimahle
Faine IN restoring desired health and vigor.
and purifying the tainted blood.
for example, read the following from Miss
Matte A Cobb Of Providence. r. l., and her
mother. Miss Cobb is young lady of 1s. a
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-02-25
Greatest Blood Purifier

ever brought before the people Some of my
friends say 60 away with Your medicine
said the same once, but since ms daughte,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-02-25
Hoods SarsapariIIa

My opinion has changed considerably" Mrs
Gro. y. CoHE, Providence. RI
HOOPS PILLS do not weaken the svst.,u
like other carAIftics bat actually ton. up sns
give strength to the patient.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-02-25

Things Catholics do not Believe.
The Catholic Truth Society Tells Briefly
What They Are.
The Catholic Truth Society, recently
organized IN st. Paul, Ninnesots. the
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-02-25
University Extension in Maine.
fLewistOn ,Journal.l

Why cannot Maine be induced to stop
playing whist. at least for one or two even
ings q week, and give its attention to uni
versity extension, to instituting local and
educational lyceums and lectureshipsI
There is big enthusiasm in the West for
university extension. and the time 10 ripe
for Maine to know the best thought in sci
ence, art and industry, to undertake the ex-
ploitation of our home resources and that
sort of thing, as we'll as to understand the
significance of throwing away knave OF
playing . ten spot.
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Sayings of our Neighbour.
Brother Bass Sings Psalms TO Hill.
Bangor Commercial

Brother Bass Sings Psalms to Hill.
Bangor Commercially
1t appears that the action of the New
York Democratic State committee In call
ing An early convention to elect delegates
at-large to the national convention was
unanimous, even Mayor Manning Of Al
bany, who held the proxy of D. Cady Her
rick, who is said to be the only Cleveland
man on the State committee, joining en-
Enthusiastically with the rest in voting for
an early convention. He also spoke in
very gratifying terms of the concition Of
the party in his section of the State. The
New York papers coincide in the state
ment, as expressed by the Herald, that /,
was Hill, Hill, Hill. in everybodys mouth
Nobody seemed to have any thought OF
Grover Cleveland" The Herald further
says: "It seemed to be practically under
stood that Mr.. Cleveland's friends will
make no effort to prevent Senator Hill
from getting a solid delegation from New
York The action of Mr.. Manning seemed
to settle this question"
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w!yysz> ~ .N.a.ss. s.. s7.->eeaua ans fourth
Mondays
LEJok Lopsz, NJ. g..-r,er, FRIDAY
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Adopting an Abandoned Principle.

Read before the Maine Press Association at
Portland. Feb n. 1892 by NJ. +. Pendleton OF
the Belfast 4gs.l
This above all. to thine own self be true.
Hamlet: Act |, Scene Ill.
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The Church.-Its Authority.

Sermon preached on the first Sunday after
Christmas at st. Joseph's church, Els
worth, Me-, by Rev. T. r. Butler.
Published as one of the sermons by Ellsworth
The state capital., 1892-06-11
CAIRO. ILL.
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

Rev III. Allison and family. of Beach
wood, spent Sunday in the city.
Messrs. It. A. Bates and Charles
Hamilton accompanied by Miss Virgie
Morris, Cora Miller and Celia Hamilton
spent Sunday in Mound City.
Friday evening, May 3rd, there was
an interesting discussion at the Fern
leaf literary meeting. Quite number
of white friends were out to hear the
debate. the subject of which was,
which is the most injurious, whiskey
or tobacco; the affirmative composed
A. w. Station and John Sanders; the
negative. Preston Herbert and G. G..
Purddie. The judges were Mr.. Carter
of Chicago, Messrs Bunch and Leach
of this city; after careful consider alton
they yNrendered their decision in favor OF
the affirmative. Two of the white
spectators, Judge Bowyer and George
rema1 ks, and responded in a pleasing
manner.
: A complimentary entertainment was
given Misses Cora Miller and Virgie
Morris of Cape Girardeau, Mo-, by the
young men of this city, at Wilkerson
Hall, on the 3rd inst. The amusements
provided by the young men, consisted
of series of catillions, yorks, waltzes.
schottisches, etc, and games of differ
ent kinds; all conducted under the
auspices of string band. The refresh
ments were delicious and of a character
to suit the most fastidous young lady
or gentleman present. After refresh
ments were served, Mr.. Bates intro
duced Mr.. Station, the master of oere-
monies, who made fitting speech for
the occasion, which was responded to
by other gentlemen. The ladies were
attired in beautiful costumes while the
gentlemen wore their evening dress
suits.
Mrs. Berry of Douglas street, was
called to Beachwood, to attend the
funeral of her sister.
Mrs. Mary Wilson died Tuesday
May 31st. She was nearly a hundred
years old; she was the mother of tweIve
children, only two of whom survive
her, Alex Booth of this city is one of
her sons. She had lived in Cairo y
years, and was member OF Rev, Alli-
sons church.
Hon. George w, Smith, Congress-
man from this district, telegraphed
Mr.. James Wheeler that he had secured
| him a position as laborer in the pen
sion department at salary of $500 per
year. Mr.. Wheeler left on the End for
Washington to accept the position.
Egypt lodge Number 1867, G y. 0.
of O. F. at its first communication held
in June, elected E. e. Hamilton. as
delegate to their Grand lodge which
convenes in October at Washington
| ID. c..
Mrs. Eta Rogers, of Jackson. Tenn
who has been visiting Mrs. David
Bharam on Cedar street, left Sunday
| for her home.
The state capital., 1892-06-11
QUINCY, LII.

Miss Lizzie Kazee has returned from
Keokuk, where she went 10 witness the
marriage ceremony of Miss Nora Riest.
Miss Eveiee Alexander expects to
visit Clarksville, Mo in the near flu
re.--Misses r M Johnson and Lizzie
Kazee have been elected delegates
from the Tabernacle to represent them
in the meeting of the grand body
which will convene in Indianapolis
Mr. Oliver Jackson will go to Carbon
dale, Mo-, this week; Oliver is boss
mud mixer and his boss cannot do
without his service when he has a
court house to build Mrs. DIR j III
Magee is in the city visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs Jordan Chavis There will
be lawn social given by Mission Sum
day at the residence of Lewis Jenkins.
The Baptist Pastors Aid will give a
grand straw berry festival on the 9th
inst.--Rev A j Burton, has returned
from Philadelphia, Pa where he went
as delegate to the General Conference
Miss Crews Palmyra is visiting
Mrs A J Burt1 i.--The G. i 0 OF o f
are preparing for a big time in August,
Say gentle reader, word with you;
do not loan your CAPITAL to the neigh
bors when you pay your money for 1t.
| as the paper can be had now for 81 SO
per year; yes it is the best race paper
| that comes to Quincy and nobody
should sleep until he or she subscribes
| for it Mr. Matthew Douglas anu ffam-
| lily have returned to make Quincy
their future home. Matt is an old
Quincy boy ana we are glad to see
him. FIX.
The state capital., 1892-06-11
SHELBYVILLE, Ill.

Mrs. Elizabeth Graves of Taylor
vile, is the guest Of her brother,
Logan Huston.-Miss Della Daw-
son is entertaining Miss Grace
Bembau of Monticello.-Miss Het-
tie Bass who has been visiting her
sister the past few months passed
through our city on her way home
to Richmond, Ind.-Mr. Abe Lee
spent Sunday in Paris. Mrs. Bell
Mccain, entertained few of her
friends Monday evening The
young ladies' and gentlemen will
give picnic Friday night.-Enter-
tainment at the Methodist church
Thursday night. MEDIA LEE
The state capital., 1892-06-11
LINCOLN. ILL.

Through the untiring and un-
ceasing efforts of Rev. Cottrell, the
Methodist church is now nearing
the time when it will be free from
debt, the payment of last week be-
ing s131.49. The church held its
quarterly meeting last Sunday
which was largely attended. Rev,
H. Simons, Presiding Elder, OF
Normal, delivered two we'll directed
sermons in the morning and even
ing.-Next Sunday is rally day at
the A. M. E. church.-Charles Mel
son, the popular artist is having his
palace barber shop neatly repaired
Scott Palmer, one of Charles
Nelson's BARRIERS, who has been
seriously i'll for the past three weeks
or so at the Commercial hotel, was
taken to his home in Marysville
Ohio, to-day.-Al Crawford of Pc
| oria, has returned and accepted
| position at Dickersons.-Abe Viii
liams, of Bloomington. is down Wis
iting his family.-An entertainment
will be given at the Second Baptist
church June 9th, and good time il
anticipated.
The state capital., 1892-06-11

For the benefit of the farmers OF
Illinois in general ard the colored
farmers in particular, we reproduce
the following from the Alton Tele-
graph:
Governor Fifer intends to give
the farmers chance 10 plant their
corn before he starts out on his
campaign. The wet weather has
kept them back and he may not
start out until after the corn is laid
by. This will be about the latter
part of June, after the state COM
mittee has organized and Candidate
AltgeId has learned that the most
impatient people, in the world are
The farmers when they'ar trying
to put IN crop. The govern or has
the advantage of Altgeld in know
ing all about farm work, as he spent
his early days in moving and hoe
ing and holding the plow. While
he knows great deal about the
time when corn should be planted
and how it should be cultivated, he
has had very little experience In
filling a "barl" with money. But
then Candidate Altgeld can give
Private Joe all the points necessary
on that subject.
The state capital., 1892-06-11

Up to this date, FRIDAY morn
ing,0 no candidate has been nomi-
mated to head the National Repup-
lican ticket. The Convention at
Minneapolis has been in session
three days, and is characterized
for it's harmony and enthusiasm,
customary Of all Republican Con-
ventions. J. Sloat Fassett OF New
York, was elected temporary chair
man, and Hon. William Mckinly,
Jr., Of Ohio, was elected Permanent
Chairman of the Convention. Both
these distinguished men made rat,
tling good speeches for the Grand
Old Party. The balloting will be-
gin with to-day's session, and from
indications at present, Harrison
will be the man. See full particu-
lars Of the Convention on our inside
pages.
The state capital., 1892-06-11
PEORIA. ILL.

"A very sad accident occurred at Big
hams swimming school Monday morn
ing. George Strusse was drowned and
Robert Rayner, dies Tuesday from the
effects of the ducking. These young
men We're both employed at the pool
and having few moments leisure
went out and sit on the spring board,
beneath which is about ten feet of
water. Strause, just for tun, pushed
Rayner in and plunged in also to help
him out. Rayner was, rescued by c..
S. Jackson, more dead than alive and
died the next day, while Strause was
, drowned before assistance could reach
him.
Matte Blair left Thursday. May 25
for her home in Chicago, accompanied
by her grandmother, Mrs. Webb who
will spend few weeks with her daugh-
ter and other friends in that city.
The basket entertainment given by
the Zion Baptist circle proved to be a
very enjoyable and successful affair.
Mrs. r Gilbert has returned home
from California and her many warm
friends bid her welcome.
Mrs. Toy Brooks was granted a di-
vOrce from her husband last week on
the grounds of desertion
Mrs. nj. Starks will leave ON the 18th
for Chicago
Henry Harper will leave next week
with the X Z lodge for Florida.
John Barker was arrested Sunday
evening at the instance of w. w.
Douglas, who alleged that Barker
robbed him at crap game at 103
Water street. The case came up Mon
day for trial and Barker was dismissed
on paying the cost, which amounted
to ST So; cheap boys, very cheap.
| One of r. Gibbons wagons lost a
wheel the other day, while carrying a
load Of ashes.
The state capital., 1892-06-11
JACKSONVILLE. ILL.

The 31st ult., as was set apart for a
day of fasting and prayer was observed
in this city by many In the morning
services were held at Mt. EmOrS Bap-
list church and in the evening" at Bet h
el church; Revs. Jackson and Dewitt
were the principle speakers.
Thursday evening there was given
at the Baptist Church, a concert by
the Gospel Volunteers. which was
largely attended and enjoyed by all.
Miss Louise Connega quietly breath
ed her last. Friday afternoon. The
funeral took place from the Baptist
church Sunday afternoon.
A bout ten young men of our city
have organized mandolin and guitar
club with Maurice B Hubbard musical
director and Frank Mallory manager.
Mrs. Bertha Hardy of Chicago, is in
the city, visiting her father, Samuel
Bolden.
Mrs Anna Jenkins of Glasgow, has
moved to this city and will make it
her future home,
Mr.. Preston Stanford of st. Louis,
was in the city visiting his many
friends and relatives.
Mr.. Moses Williams has moved to his
| beautiful new dwelling
Mr.. George Washington is building
an elegant new residence on south
Church street, which will be ready fol
occupancy in the near future.
While at the High School Commence
ment Friday morning, some one stole
Mrs. Pauline Moore's pocket book con
tanning $3.50.
Mrs. Sarah Rice and Ellen Freeman
departed Monday for Chicago, to make
an extended visit with friends.
Monday evening grand reception
was given at the residence of Rev. J
| w. Muse on south Diamond street by
Messrs Horace Muse and Nelson Porter
in honor of Miss Byrdie M. Boyd. The
evening was delightfully."- spent IL
games etc until late hour when tht
delicious refreshments were served
Jacksonville's best circle Of young la
dies and gentlemen were present ant
we are sorry that space will not permi
us to give their names.
The ladies investment club met will
Mrs. Fred Davis, Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. Nelson Porter left our city Mon
day night for ST. Paul, Mimi, wher
he expects to spend the summer.
TRIXY.
The state capital., 1892-06-11
NEW YORK AND THE SOUTH.
Boston Negroes Denounce Negro Lyhch'
ings in the Two Sections.

Boston Negroes Denounce Negro Lyhch-
ines in the Two Sections.
ROsToN, June 8-The colored cltl-
zens of Boston, Mass, at meeting
adopted strong resolutions denouncing
the outrages on the colored race in the
south and in New York. They also
urged that the word 'swhite" be ellml-
mated from the Chinese exclusion bill.
George w. Bryant, of st. Louis, said
..We are here for the purpose OF de-
nouncing this promiscuous lynching'
burning, etc., whether in the south or
in New York If the republican party
cannot take this giant iniquity by the
throat and throttle it to death now, the
negro had better leave that party. The
praying time is over; the reaping time
Is near at hand. The result may be
the annihilation of the negro race, but
there will be found new Garrison, q
Sumner and Lincoln, and if we cannot
find that class up this way to lead US,
then there will be found black John
Brown in the south" T. G. Walker,
Of Boston, said: 1.-The time for tight
inc has come You will never save
our people from being murdered in the
south unless you get up off your knees
and kill the men that did it." Grea
cheering.