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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-13
SUNDAY SCHOOLS,
Meeting Of Bagaduce District Associ-
alton In PcnohSrot

Meeting Of Bagaduce District Associ-
alton In Pcnohscot.
/ PENoBsooT, sept. ! special The Bag
! aduce Sundsy school association met IT'D
annual convention at Penobscot Meth
/ odist church, Wednesday, Aug. 50. There
was good attendance OF sunday school
workers OF the district. I. y. Halliday.
Maine State Sunday school field worker,
added interest and zest 10 the meeting.
The reports from the schools. of which
! there are sixteen in the three towns Of
/ this district, were encouraging. Tuey
showed better organization and a clearer
apprehension Of the Importance Of sun
day school work and of modern methods.
Among the topics discussed Were
Requisites OF a good teacher" by Rev.
Norman LsMarsh d, OF Castine; The art u
teaching" Rev. {. Garland, the resident
minister; The ideal Sunday school. by
Rev. {. B. Morse; Some faults TO be cor
rected,' by Rev. d. Smith. and TIE
Christians duty in the sunday schoo.
by F. W. Foster. Mrs. J. 5. Richards
gave an excellent paper upon "How to ia
i
( methods by showing the pictures ans
| blocks, p-books. etc, used in her class
OF children.
Mr. Halliday spoke at length upon TIN
general suhiec. Of teachers and teaching.
and again he discussed the big bay
problem. Supt. I. W. Lutlefield caves
paper upon Problems Of the Sunday
. sol
"Promptness vital point. Mrs. =. j.
Colt spoke upon the general theme q
primary work. and Mrs. {. Garland had
paper upon the "Relatlun Of the sunda5
school to the church.
The question box contained some per
tinent questions which were well an
swered by Rev. y. LaMarsb, 1. y. Hail.
day and L. \. Stewart, VI. u.
Feryent prayers secured good spirit in
the meetings, and they were eulivened BY
good music-ot course, when led by Rev
Mr.. LaMa-sh. one Solo which he rem
dered, Put de cookies on de lower
shelves" was not merely entertaining,
but ineulcated for teachers and preach hers
the lesson Of bringing spiritual food
" II HtiG II NdlA bt LSdtBtl uN IuIlI-
and hearers.
a basket dinner, where tea and coffee
were provided by the entertaining school,
was served in the Grange hall. For this
kind provision, and for all that was done
for the interest and success Of the con-
vention, the usual vote OF thanks was not
omitted.
1t was voted at this meeting to change
article 6 of the constitution to the effect
that the association shall meet at the call
OF the executive committee and at least
once year.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year; President, Rev. y. La
Marsh; yice-president, Dea. A. n. Adams;
secretary, Rev. J. s. Richards treasurer,
Irwin W. Littlefeld; superintendent OF
home depart work, Rev. d. Smith;
superintendent OF normal work, DR.. Mary
Cashman; superintendent OF primary
work, Mrs. p. J. Gott; executive com
mittee, these officers, and the superin-
tendents OF all Sunday schools not repre-
scented by them.
All who were present regarded ii as
pleasant and profitable convention.
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Gods Temple.

Oh. the hush 4 and holy quiet
That Jehovah will impart
When He comes to make His dwelling
In the consecrated heart!
Oh, the hush and holy quiet
Oh, the rest while here below
When lie comes and Ills His temple,
Waves Of glory 0 sr thee flow.
Blest the thought that our Jehovah
Deigns to dwell in hearts so low,
And His presence gives this quiet.
Which the world cannot bestow.
What rest and what stiffness,
Though without the wipds msy blow.
II Jehovah Keeps this temple.
Naugkf but rest the heart can know.
-Philadelphia Public Ledger.
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CRANBERRY ISLES CHURCH
Receives Fellow ship with Congrega-
tioual Churches Interesting Services.

2
J S7ec,5f re,o,t TO m .t,a.,,-.,, 5, =, y ~
I
/ An ecclesiastical council Of Cungrega-
/ tional churches assembled at the meeting
house on Great Cranberry Island Wednes-
/ day afternoon, Aug. 30, IA response TO the
invitation Of the newly organized Con-
gTegRtionsl church OF Gran berry Isles.
/ The business before the council Nss TO
examine into the poiity, faith and prac-
tee Of TINS church, and il thought
proper extend 10 It the fellowship e Com
Eregationsl churches. There Was laid te-
fore the couuci! statement Of the cir
cam-tance- y hicA led to the organization
Of the church, also IT, confess ION u ta.,A.
covenant, bylaws. let OF names OF those
" no constituted It's trst members, aad Il
programme o. the public services which
we're held st the time OF IT. orgauizat on.
These proceedings WIRE found 10 k
regular and satisfactory, ard n ae-
eardance with Coasre5at faith and
F~uy, Tue e9gnrH Therefore cordially
and unanimously commended TINS
church 10 the fellow mp u ali CoHgre-
cationai churches aud especially to tue
fellowship and care OF the Hancock
county conference.
The council furthermore expressed it
self as being convinced that this church
occupies su important Held, and that in
is work it should be able TO rely upon
the sympathy ana cooperation OF all
sister churches.
In the evening tie public recognition
services were held. On account OF H
/ thick fog which came IN at shutdown.
those who had been anticipating the
| occasion upon the adjacent islands
were prevented from beng present, and
the evening audience was largely confined
to the people upon Great Gran berry.
The auditorium WAS well filled with an
| earnest and sympathetic audience. For
them it Was a day Of rejoicing, as they had
at last accomplishe that for which. for a
| long time, they had prayed and labored
! at much personal sacrifice.
The principal addresses of the evening
were, first, review OF the religious work
upon the islands, made bright and inter
esting by personal "reminiscences given by
Rev. Charles Whittier, general miss quarry
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Dear AUNT Mddqe:

After waiting SO long time and plan
ming to write you every week after read :
ing our helpful column, l think perhaps
as your waste basket lies near at hand, |
will endeavor to send you few lines to
be put therein.
/ have, after reading the paper dated
August 30, fully made up my mind that
you, Aunt Madge, are no myth, but a real
and true friend to US all; one of whom
should We all become personally acquaint-
ed with we could say: Il am proud to
know one who is so interested in all of US
who are obliged TO remain at home and
labor. with SO little strength TO do so
with"
How much l appreciate Sister "W's."
poetry printed in our column, entitled,
'.Once in While"-so many true sayings.
How interested ! was in the paper on
Economy" In fact they all interest me ;
next to births, marriages and deaths
comes the NJ. B. column; would like more
of the nice receipts.
AS it is the time of so many picnics
and reunions | will send a cake receipt
which has never failed me.
CHEAP CAKE-2 eggs, / cup sugar, l.
cup water, even cups of flour, , teas poon-
fuls baking powder, y cup butter and lard
or all butter. The success depends on the
beating.
Now, Aunt Madge, do not expect that
this VIII go any farther than your own
hands, but have felt such an interest in
this column and thought | would like you
to know how much think OF your work
and the time you give in looking over all
of these papers.
Iremain yours in friendship,
Ann vou have a cordial xxaleof4 =. -
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-13

Sing in fine weather. Any bird can
do that Praising God when all goes
well is commonplace work. Every body
marks the nightingale above other birds
pesause she singeth when other min
strels of the wood are fast asleep. and
thus doth faith praise God under a
cloud. Songs in the day are from man,
but God himself giveth songs in the
night. Selected
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-13

ton in THE AMERICAN. | sbaut
to know who all your delegates ra.,.s 'a ll
who expect to attend convention - at
regards to you all '0esl
Sincerely yours always for tempar.,
LILLIAN MAY RoRpr,,a
South Deer Isle, Sept. s.
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GIVE The CHILDREN A DRINK

called Grain-O. II + a delicious, appetizing
nouri HUG food drink 10 take the pla e OF cot
fee. sSold by all groceFs and liked by aHlwho
have used it because when properly prepared
10 tastes like the finest coffee but Is free from all
its injurious properties. Grain-O aids diges-
ton and strengthens the nerves. il Is not a
stimulant but a health-bullder, and children, as
well as adults, can drink il with great benefit.
Costs about 4. much as coffee. lie. and 25c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-13

He screamed the crossroads orator,
not turn back w hats he to do when
he gets to the end OF the furrer?" asked
the auditor in blue-green overalls.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-13
Maine Christian Endeavoro

The Maine Christian Endeera.
convention in Portland last
closed with business session. soo oea
session and an address by Rev. DIR ~
Clark, founder of the orgsn{,a,,.-
These officers were elected:
President, Rev. C. $. Crane, Mscbt,.
Vice-presidents, w. +. Over,ooL n.
zorville; l. w. Case, Quebec; Rev. W ~
Richardson, Enfield.
Corresponding secretary, Miss u...f.
Mckeep, Biddeford.
Recording secretary. Mrs. T. :. Bs,ro
South Paris.
Treasurer, Rev. {. +. Owen. Houttor
superintendent .oci,t.e- NJ
Marietta Parshley. Gardiner: flast m, -.
cieties, {. II. Moseley. Portland sr.a
gelistic department, Rev. W. :. psp.,s
Portland; missionary department Do
Alfredo Brewster, Friendship: ts-f..i..
citizenship; Rev, X. r. Hack. Portland
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alutual Benefit Column.
EDITED By AUNT MApGE".
It's Motto: Helpful and Hopeful"

The purposes OF this column are succinctly
stated in the title and motto-t Is for the mu-
tual benefit, and aims to be helpful and hopeful.
Being for the common good 1t IS for the com
mon use-a public servant, a purveyor of In
formation and suggestion, medium for the in
terchange of ideas In this capacity it solicits
communications, and It's success depends large
" on the support given It In this respect Com
munications must lie signed, brt the name OF
writer will not be printed except by permission.
Communications will be subject to approval or
rejection by the editor OF the column, but none
viii tie rejected without good reason. Address
all communications to
THE AMERICAN,
Ellsworth, Me.
Mrtrnl Eannft Golrrnr
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u. 6. /. H. Column.

The editor invites @ecretaries Of local unions
Of the w &. Z L &c. Haucagk county, and
white rihhoners generally. 10 contribute to this
column reports ut meetings or items that will lee
of interest to workers In other parts OF the
county. We would ike this TO he n live column
but Il needs some effort the part VI W c. T.
L. women to make IL so. Ii l. 2 COLUMN OF their
making. rof earz. ard WITH IRE what they WskC
1t. Items and communications should lie short
and are, Of course, subject to approval of the
e.iltOr
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-13

Dear NJ B. Friends.
want 10 assure those OF you who send
letters to cur column that your helpful
suggestions are all appreciated. Aunt
Madge has heard ladies discussing the
column, and telling what recipes they
have tried.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-13

scratch, scratch, scratch; unable 10 attend to
business during the day or sleep during the
night. Itching piles, horrible plague. Deans
Ointment cures. Never fails. At any drug
store, so cents.-Adrt.
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Dear Aunt Nqdqe:

Perhaps these lines will explain why so
many OF US exteachers are silent; when
we drop into a chair for rest, it is the
needle we take instead OF the pen. These
lines are picture from memory's wall. |
enjoy this column and il is very helpful
to US shut-in mothers. AZELLA.
Surry, Aug. 81.
| am glad 70 hear from YOU. Azella. and
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-13
The " Gather of August.

Following IS an abstract OF meteoro-
logical observations at the Maine agricuI.
tural experiment station at Orono, dur
ing the month OF August:
Number OF clear days ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. i
Number Of fair day ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Number of cloudy ays..................-,. q
Hight showers
Average for same month for 81 years. SEA inches
Temperature.
Average for the month. .....-............e Sc Is
Average for same month for 81 years.. 6.s 90
Highest, Aug. - OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. "a
Highest for same month for 81 years....e..
Lowest, Aug. 2s.-.-.--.t... ..................,s
Lowest for same month for 81 yrars.........A
There WAS practically no rainfall du.
ing August. On August Y, there was
very light shower but the precipitation.
was less than OF Of an inch. The onl,
times in thirty-one years in which IN.
August rainfall has been below one inch
were in 1888 when it was So OF an inch
and in 1876 when it Was 81 of an inch.
This is the first month since observations
have been made at 0rono that the rain
fall mas been too small to measure.
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PRICE, &1.5O.

he book may be obtained Of the author, DR.
II. W. SMALL, Atlantic, Me-, or Of the pub.
fishers, THE HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLISHING
Co, Ellsworth, Me
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-13

your poem, which follows, will be a ia
miliar picture to many busy mothers.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-09-13

Ann, you have cordial welcon.e to
our column. l am glad to know you en-
joy it from week 10 week
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SMILE 4 LITTLE

Mutual Benefit Column.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-07-28
Maple and tell you what
Dr. Ray did for her after being lotorel fl years
carries hundreds of endorsements the

wnere no money-ls raised or IKE the
man and the saw. A carpenter went TO
a professional saw-filer with a hand
saw 70 be fixed; the professional joint
ed, set it and fled it. In short time the
carpenter came back and said he: This
saw don't go right The old filer joint
ed it again and filed it as well as he
could. The next morning the carpenter
came back with the saw, and in the
same language: This saw don't go
right The professional took it, put on
his glasses and sawed off several pieces
Of timber and it cut true and very nice
ly. He handed it back to the man and
said he: The trouble Is not so much
with the saw as the burned fool that
runs it, Where the law does not work
right it is not the fault Of the law but
the men that run it; a thousand times
rather shift officers than vote TO go
hack -
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SHE MADE A GRAB.

the only way these animals could be
told apart was by their pretzel tails.
The tail Of the dog of the sndlady
turned to the left, while the tail of the
dog Of the young man turned 10 the
right. When the time came for the
heart the animals were at play. The
landlady glanced a them and with her
eye picked out the dog that was to 20
away. She turned to pick up basket
in which to place the pug, and then
she made grab, and soon the basket
and its Load had been taken from the
house by the young man. The distance
by train to the city is ne8ly 100 miles,
AID when about half way the young
mans eye fell upon the dogs tail, which
turned to the left. At first he thought
the dogs tail had been given new
wrinkle, but he soon discovered that the
pugs had changed positions when the
laDdlady had turned TO pick up the
basket, and the landlady's dog was
sent on the journey. Upon reaching
this city the young man telegraphed 10
his landlady. my dogs tail turns to
The right; how's yours?" The landlady
upon receiving the telegram looked at
the tail of the dog that was left be-
hind, and found that It was not her pug
This telegram was sent to the young
man: Bring the dog back" He did
so, but declared his sweetheart would
have to do without a pug, as one trip
with a dog Was. enough for him.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-07-28
C~of5 T6

CROSS SECTION OF STEEL TRACK.
This gives a base for each rail to rest
upon little over foot wide. The rails
are tied together every eight or ten feet
by means of bars or cross ties, d, which
are bolted to the bottoms of the rails.
This road has been tried but little. 1t
was laid only a month or so before the
ground froze last fall. The first expert
ment of trying it with dirt or gravel
surfacing material showed that it was
not a success, as the wheels of the
wagon would run off the track and cut
into the gravel or dirt. The edges of the
rails being smooth. the wheels would
not come back onto the track readily.
Broken stone and cobble stones were
then used and helped TO return the
wheels 20 the track, these stones being
laid both inside and outside Of each rail,
as shown at e.
The steel would probably cost s., 800
per mile. II would work much better
with macadam between the tracks and
for a foot or two on either side. This
would bring the cost up to the cost of
macadam. 1t may be that the rails can
be made in some different form that
will hold the wheels on the track. and so
constructed that the wheels will easily
come back on to the track when in a
rut beside the rails, though it is quite
likely that stone will be necessary to ac-
complish this last. - Orange Judd
Farmer
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WHAT ALLIED THE SAW.
An Old story Applied 10 Road OH
ciaIs who Know Nothing About
Their business.

Several townships in the vicinity Of
Laconia, n. H., are said to be dissatis-
fed with tho new system of maintain
ing the highways and wish to 60 back
to the old highway district system.
The Laconia Democrat says the new
system is all right and adds: "Some of
the towns near here are loud in their de-
nunciations of the present law, but
come to investigate it is either a case
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-07-28
Worst Thing Abont Tobacco.

Mrs. Stepper-Im going to make an
address before the Anti-Nicotine So
eiety tonight, Mr.. Smarte, and want
you to tell me the worst possible thing
10 be said against tobacco.
Mr.. Smarte-Well, don't think you
can say anything worse than to tell
your hearers that there are times when
there is no tobacco to be had.-Boston
Transcript.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-07-28
THROUGH WITH DOGS.
VIII Have 20 Get Along with
out n Pug Pet.

Between dog and sweetheart a
young mEn who lives in a certain New
Jersey city recently had neveV-to-be-
forgotten experience, says the Phila-
delphia Record. The sweetheart, who
resides in this city, expressed a desire
TO possess a pug dog. The young man
lived at boarding house, the landlady
Of which was also fond of dogs, and
her husband purchased a pug canine
for her, while the young man put up
the necessary cash that made him the
owner of the pug's twin brother. Now,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-07-28
.D04i1s .as:%.,
IMPROVEMENT.
STEEL WAGON TRACK.
The One Tested by the Minnesota Ez-
pertinent station II Not an Tn
qualified Success.

The steel track at the Minnesota ex-
pertinent station is n portion of the
track prepared by the Office of road in
quiry of the department of agriculture
for the Omaha exposition last year. The
steel rails, a, are eight inches wide, with
one-half inch fange, e, at the outer
edge, and 30 feet long. They are made
of channel steel, and to the channel
stcs are bolted L-shaped strips of steel,
b, which extend outward. There are no
timbers used. The channel, C, should
be filled with cement before laying.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-07-28
A Pleasant wind.

Mother-Ethel was out on the front
porch with young Sanderson last
night until quite late, and when she
came in her cheeks were very red. She
explained that it was caused by the
wind blowing.
Father-Very likely; but the wind
probably blew through young Sander
sons whiskers frst.-N. Y. World.
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W. r.. bLAtkb L kN.
Box l6}, StauntOn, Va.


WINcHEsTER, VA, April H. 1899.
Personally appeared before me, r. l.. Hodg-
son, Justice of the peace i'm and for the said
city OF Winchester, Virginia, Fred. w
schmidt, and made oath TO the following
facts: That his daughter, Mary, aged years.
has been suffering nom stomach troubles
for four years and has been attended during
that time by many physicians without sue
cess. She commenced using DIR. Dakota
Ray Indian Iiwana on Apr 18th, and on
april 18th, after taking six doses, she passed
"a living Tape Worm about 80 feet long. The
child Is greatly relieved and has wonderfully
improved in health, and that | believe that
this was the sole cause OF her trouble. She
is continuing with the treatment and is GER
tainly o. the sure road to perfect health.
Given under my hand this 18th day OF
April, 1892 +. l.. HoDGsON, j. =.
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Rnrst of Confidence.

Enraptured Youth-m are ready TO
announce our engagement now, darling,
aren't we?
Object of His Affection-You stupid
fellow. I've been ready to have it an
nounced any time within the last year,
if you had only spunked up.-Chicago
Tribune
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Needed Him.

81 must send them all circulars" ex-
claimed the man who was addressed by
his acquaintances as professor. Those
men who have testified in the inyesti-
cation ought to know about me-"
"What business are you in?"
81 have a new system Of memory
training. ."-Washington Star.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-07-28

After Il was all over the editor Of
the Hawkville Bugle looked at the ac-
tress rather reproachfully
"What have l done that You should
try to horsewhip me?" he asked.
Nothing; nothing at ALL" she an
swered. cheerfully. II simply needed
advertising, that's all"-Chicago Post.
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sTAUNroN, ~. Mareh u. Isg0.

SrAUNrON, VA, March IL, 1899.
Mr.. Dakota Ray.
Dear Shiny wife has dOctOred for the last
iour years for Indigestion, female complaint,
bladder and kidney trouble. and has taken
an kinds OF patent medicine, and has been
doctored by two Of the best doctors In Staun-
tou but only got temporary relief She has
Deeh taking Indian Iiwana since you have
been m our city and can truly say 10 has
done her more good than all OF the medicine
she has ever taken. After taking Tiwana for
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81 hope to pay my board regularly
Mrs. Hashleigh," said young Counter
skip. 81 should be very much put out
if | missed a payment"
"You certainly would, Mr.. Counter
skip" replied Mrs. Hashleigh, mean
inGlv-Harlem Lie
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-07-28

Lady (who is about to move, to neigh
bor's little boy)-And what will you
do when l go away. Sammy, and leave
no one in the house?
Sammy-Break all the windows
Harlem Life.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-07-28

"There Is no better way to get rid OF your
temper than by keeping it, says an ex-
change. Some people seem TO think that
they can get rid OF a bad cough in the same
way. Keep your cough and you Will soon
find Il necessary to keep something worse.
Bsttei invest quarter in "a bottle OF David
Cough Syrup-the remedy that cures when
others fall.-For sal bv Winston Gray.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-07-28

RICHMOND. Va, June p. 1879.
To whom 10 may concern:
have been taking Dr. Dakota Rays In
dian Iiwana for or days and passed "a liv-
ing Tape Worm al least 80 feet long or more.
Iiwana did 10 and deserves the praise.
j. h. ROBINEAU.
Sworn to before d. ). Gates, J. p.