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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16
LAND OF erKKrrr sooNe.

/ know Of lsn0 where tht stree are paved
With the things which we meant to achieve,
II is walled with the Oney We cant to have
saved
And the pleasures for which we zrieye.
The kind words unspUken, the promises broken,
And many a coveted boon
are slowed away here in that lar d somew here
The land Of "Pieuy Soon,
There are uncut jewels of possible fame
Lying about lu the unst,
And many noble aud loft, aim
Covered With mold and rust,
And. oh this place while It sc, ms so near.
Is farther away ,hhn the moon;
Though our pnrpose Is fair. yet We never get
~ there
? To the land of Pretty Soon"
The road hat leads TO that m site land
IL strewn with pltifui wrecks.
And the ships that have sailed for Its shining
strand
Rear skeletons on their decks.
II Is farther at noon thar II wac at dawn
And farther at nizht than at noon.
Oh let US beware OF that laod down there
The land of pretty Soon.
Ella Wheeler WILCOX.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16

The report issued in connection with
the annual convention held recently In
Dundee shows that since the previous
meeting fifty new societies. thirty
senior and thirteen junior. have been
added to the register. Geographically
they dot the map Of Scotland from
Aberdeen to Galashiels and from Dreg-
horn TO Dundee. Denominationally
fully 90 per cent belong to the United
Free church, the remainder being fair
b well distributed among the, other
churches. Representing altogether six
different denominations, they have
total membership OF 1,T5s. Of whom
1.232 are active and SIG associate or
trial members. The total membership
of the senior societies is 1888 active
and 2,0T0 associate members; total. 49,
063. OF the intermediate and Junior
societies 1925 are active and 2.so6 as
sociate or trial members; total, 6,131.
The grand total, therefore, of active
and associate members in senior, in
tEmediate and junior societies is 49,,
294, being an increase of 1.063 over the
aggregation OF last year. - London
Christian.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16
International Gatherings.

The following is a list of the dates
and places Of the twenty-five Inter
national Christian Endeavor conven-
tons: 1882, Portland Me-: 1888, Port
land, Me-; 1884, Lowell, Mass; 1885,
Old Orchard, Me-; 1886, Saratoga, n.
T.: 1887, Saratoga, N. Y; 1888, Chica-
go; 1880. Philadelphia; 1890, St Louis:
1891, Minneapolis; 1892, New York:
1898, Montreal, Canada; 1894, Cleve-
land, O.; 1895. Boston; 1896. Washing
ton; 1897, San Francisco; 1898. Nash
vile. Tenn; 1890, Detroit. Mich; 1900.
London. England; 1901, Cincinnati, o.;
1903, Denver. Colo; 1905, Baltimore.
Nd
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16
GOOD MORNING.
Every Morning a Good Morning to
the Man in Good Health.

Every Morning a Good Morning TO
the Man in Good Health.
Every morning Is a good morning to one
who is feeling well. There is no such
thing as bad weather. There are no blue
Mondays or gloomy Sundays to any one
who is living the right sort of life.
The good cheer Of health, combined
with pure life, serves to turn every morn
ing into good morning and every evening
into good evening.
The best way to wish any one good
morning or good evening is 10 set before
them the example Of right living, for ii is
through right living that good morning
and good evening come.
II is of no use to say grace over badly
cooked meal. The grace will not make it
agree with the stomach. There is no use
to say good morning or good evening
unless we do the things that will make
good morning and good evening. II is,
indeed, good morning for any one who
has done an honest days labor at some
useful employment and has found eight
hours Of sound and refreshing sleep. OF
course it is good morning when one does
that. There is one thing that is needed,
and that is 10 get right or to become
adjusted to nature.
We like the weather when we are
adjusted to the conditions about us.
There is nothing wrong with the weather.
The blame is with ourselves. The anemic,
nervous woman shoulders at the touch of
the spring zephyrs which would be re-
freshiag and grateful 10 the healthy per-
son. The constant fear OF drafts, repeated
dread OF exposure to cold or heat are
symptoms Of bad health. n we would
behave ourselves as well as the weather
does, there would be no cause for COM
plant. II is refreshing to come into the
presence OF the man or woman who can
honestly say good morning, good after
noon, good evening-who can say it In
such way that you feel that they mean It.
Good feelings are contagious. An excess
of vitality is catching. Good humor, that
bubbles over, that cannot be restrained
even in the presence OF uncongenisl COM
pany, is wholesome and heaithfui.
Lots OF good, red blood Is conducive to
good manners, good morals and good
morning. Any person who can honestly
say good morning has had fairly decent
sleep the night before. A hearty zsod
morning is certificate of self-restraint
and a clear conscience.
The devotee Of sensuous pleasure has
rarely the honest right 10 say good morn
ing. There are no good mornings for him.
Dissipation has soured the atmosphere
and poisoned thu sunrise for him. II he
says good morning at all, he lies. II is
merely a perfunctory remark. His lam
guild manner and icy touch expose the
falsehood covered by the words.
Good morning is the sequel OF good be-
hayior. The price one pays for real good
morning is good days work. Good sleep,
early to bed, up early in the morning, then
indeed il is good morning.
Every morning is a good morning TO
sueh persons. They have paid the price
for it and are entitled TO IL.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16

The Maine Register for 1866 is out.
The Register was never so highly priced or
SO thoroughly appreciated by its patrons,
both in our own and other states, as to-
day.
The present edition gains in statistical
matter sixteen pages. Several new fea-
lures have been added, among them new
map of the trolley lines in Maine, and a
list OF the stenographers to the supreme
court justices, which lawyers find of great
convenience.
Too much cannot be said of the value of
the Register to the State, covering as it
does every interest of Importance con-
nected with the State and its institutions.
Its value to the professional and business
man, and its convenience in every home are
acknowledged by all.
The price Of the book, which is pub
lished by Granville NJ. Donham, 800 Com
gress street, Portland, is 900.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR.
Prayer Meeting Topic For the Week
Begfanfng Aug. 20.
q REv. 5. H. DoYLE.

by REV. ,. H. Dt1A LIZ.
Topic.-The duty or winsomeness.-Prov
Nv, 49,. xvii. e; l Cor. TX. 1872
We may do wei to place especial en-
phasis upon the word duty in the topic
the duty Of winsomeness. Too Eaany
people place too much stress upon their
feelings and inclinations when it comes
to religion. They pray when they feel
like it, they attend the public worship
il Gods house when their personal in
clinations lead them To do SO; they are
full of zeal and service SO long as their
emotions are aroused. But all the exer-
cises Of our religion are duties as well
as joyous privileges when we feel Ike
doing them. Men ought 70 pray"
says Christ "Forsake not the Assem-
bling of yourselves together is the in
junction Of the apostle Nothing is lett
to feeling or inclination. Duty is given
the supreme place.
Winsomeness or cheerfulness Is
Christian duty. Christ Himself com
mands us to be cheerful even amid
the tribulatioas Of life. In the world
ye shall have tribuiations. but be Of
good cheer l have overcome the
world" And. therefore. so shall We
The Christian has every reason for
cheerfulness. Above ali men, he should
have a cheerful heart, for In Christ he
has the promise of the life that now is
and of that which is TO come. But
Christian cheerfulness does not mean
mn aceru,aJ al,.aF-f,,1uasS Tt ,,,,,ss I,a a
reality. 1t Eust begin in tie heart.
"a merry heart maketh a cheerful
countenance." The cheerful counte-
nance that has not the merry heart
back of it is hypocritical BY real true
faith in God and our Saviour we are 10
keep our hearts cheerful and buoyant
amid all circumstances in life. and this
Is to be manifested In our lives And
even then there are times when the
heart is bowed down and cheerful
countenanee" would be unseemly. To
everything there is season and time
to every purpose under heaven
time to weep and a time TO laugh,
time to mourn and time to dance"
Crfticise not those who may seem too
aed. They may be passing through
weeping times and mourning times Of
which you know nothing. Keep up
Jour own faith, your own courage.
Jour own cheerfulness. but judge not
others, for God has made no man
Judge of his brother.
Winsomeness is beneficial "a mer-
y heart doeth good, like a medicine"
Nothing is more contagious than cheer
fulness. 1t Is a JOY TO hear good.
ringing laugh that comes honestly from
de heart. 1t is indeed Ike medicine
to the sick, to the downhearted and
discouraged. Physicians, having at last
learned the wisdom of solomon. now
insist that all In the sickroom shall be
cheerful. Let US try, then, for the ben
eft of others as well as ourselves TO
cultivate true Christian cheer The
way may be hard, but God win be
with you and strengthen you. And, no
matter how hard
Sing as you go.
For your song gay cheer one behind you
Whose courage Is sinking low.
BIBLE READINGS.
Ps. !, l, 2; xvi. II; xxx, 5; cxxvi, 1-5;
Prov. xii, 25; Neh. viii. 10; Ps. Xviii, 2;
Phil. ", Ii; Rom. XII, II: / Thess.
', 10.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16
tflutual Benefit Gulumu.
EDITED sr "Ausr NApeA".
rs Molto: aHelpfuI and HopaaI.n

The purposes of this column are succincily
stated In the title and motto-it Is for the mutual
benefit, and aitas q, be helpful and hopeful
Being for the common coed, u lie for the com
mon use-a public servant. pnrweyor of In
formation and suggestion, q medium for the IN
terchange OF ideas. In this capacity Il solictts
Communications, and its success depends largely
on the support given IL in this respect. Com
munieations must be signed, but the name of
writer will not be printed except by permission.
Communications will be subject 20 approval or
rejection by the editor of the co umn, but none
will be rejected without good reason. Address
all communications 10
THE American,
Ellsworth. Ne.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16
10. 6. q. Il. Column.

The editor invites secretaries OF locsl unions
Of the W. c. T. U. IN Hancock county. ard
white ribboners generally. TO contribute 10 this
column reports of meetings or items that will be
of interest to workers in other parts of the
county. We would like this TO be live column
but Ii needs some effort on the part Of W. c. r..
U. women 10 make IL 40. II 10 & column of their
making, not ours. and will be what they make
It, Itsme and communications should be short
And are, of course. subject To approval OF the
editor.j
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16

The Endeavorers OF Shikitien. China,
have pure body committee" which
opposes intemperance and all kinds Of
impurfty: a heavenly foot committee"
which advocates unbinding the feet,
and heavenly union committee"
which aims to arrange marriages Of
Christians with other Christians rather
than with the heather.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16
Correspondence.
Smothered Haddock.
SOUTH HANCOCK, Aug. s, 1905.
To the Editor Of The American:
HALE G.

SOUTH HANCOCK, Aug. s, 1905.
To the Editor Of The American:
must tell you about it.
1t had been something like thirty years
since had eaten smothered paddock, and
''down East" biscuit, but I ate them on
this occasion until was 'plum" full
met in picnic at Hancock Point with
the following named Iamoinites to-day,
and trust you know what that means.
There was Joe Bragdon, the punch maker;
Capt. Charles Hodgkins, with his snow
white apron, the paddock smotherer, and
J. w. Young, the plate filler land bless
his heart, he filed mine three times and
then managed to get in edgewise a piece
OF BURBERRY ple). There also were Capt. G.
b. Hodgkins, one of the youngest in heart
among US, though less nimble in body,
and d. ID. Hodgkins, who built the boats
that brought the party, and Frank L., the
engineer. And there were the wives,
mothers, sons and daughters, just such a
mixture of folks as is always needed to
make complete whole at social gather
ing.
Oh, ! was so CAD to be there.
Tomorrow We will meet again at Uncle
divers p. G. WOOSTER.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16
SOUTHWEST HARBoR.

Friday evening. Aug. 4, the Us met at
the home OF Esther NJ. Dixon. Number
present, fourteen. Refreshments were
served by Miss Dixon.
Friday evening, August is, we are plan
ming TO have clam bake and would like
to have as many come as can. Beatrice
Carroll and George Lurvey were appointed
as committee to arrange for same.
PRESS SUIT.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16
If You Would be Popular,

If You Would be Popular.
Be sociable.
Be unseIfsh.
Be generous.
Be good listener.
Never worry or whine.
Study the art of pleasing.
Be frank, open and truthful.
Always be ready to lend hand.
Be kind and polite to everybody.
Be self-confident but not eonceited.
Never monopolize the conversation.
Take genuine interest in other people.
Always look on the bright side of things.
Take pains to remember names and faces.
Never criticise or say unkind things Of
others.
Look for the good in others, not for their
faults,
Forgive and forget injuries, but never
forget benefits.
Rejoice as genuinely in another's success
as in your own.
Always be considerate of the rights and
feelings of others.
Have a good time, but never let fun de-
generate into license.
4
Cultivate health, and thus radiate
strength and courage.
Learn to control yourself under the most
trying circumstances.
Have kind word and CHEEKY, encour-
aging smile for everyone.
Meet trouble like man, and cheerfully
endure what you can't cure.
Be respectful to women and chivalrous
| in your attitude toward them.
Believe in the brotherhood OF man, and
| recognize no class distinction.
Never utter witticisms at the risk OF Civ
ing pain or hurting someone's feelings.
| Do not be -opinionated, but listen
with Difference to the opinions of others.
Be ambitious and energetic, but never
benefit yourself at the expense of another.
Be as courteous and agreeable to your
interiors as you are to your equals and
| superiors.
Do not bore people by telling them long,
tedious stories, or by continually dilating
on your own affairs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16
Dear Friends:

Dear Friends:
think most of us have some scquaint-
ance with the land OF pretty soon.
''Some time" and ''by and by" are located
q little beyond il, and the sun of cheerful
remembrance is clouded by the shadows
of regret. An invalid friend gone whom
we meant to go and see often; unanswered
letters; the old friends tarrying in town
for few days whom we delayed too long
TO call upon. We all know it to be-true.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16

sThis" said the sergeant of the marines
who was showing her over the battleship
at LAmoine, 'sthis is the quarterback. ?
ssoh," exclaimed she, feeling for her purse,
81 thought it was all free.n
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16
wEsr Epxs. Jolly 8. 1895.

Dear Annt Mados and M. b. Sisters;
did not mean to walt SO long before writing
again. i wish to thank. all the sisters who
responded so generously TO my request for
molasses cookies. / found the recipes very
nice. and now have plenty Of cookies. This is
the time when we are all so very busy, but not
% busy hope but we can take stroll out In
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16

Etching hsmorrhoIds were the plague Of my
life. Was almost wild. Doan's Ointment cured
me quickly and permanently, after doctors had
failed" @. r. Cornwall, Valley Street, SAUCER
ties. N. Ys-Adpt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16

in life when woman's great change
may be expected.
These symptoms are all Just so many
calls from nature for help. The nerves
are crying out for assistance and the
cry should be needed in time.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound was prepared to meet the needs
of woman's system at this trying
period of her life. 1t invigorates and
strengthens the female organism and
builds up hewealened nervous system.
1t has carried thousands of women
safely through this crisis.
For special advice regarding this i'm
portant period women are invited to
write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn. Mass.
and it win be furnished absolutely free
of charge.
Read what Lydia E. Pinkham's Com
pound did for Mrs. Hyland and Mrs.
Hinkle:
Dear Mrs PinkhAm:-
II had been suffering with falling OF the
womb for years and was passing through the
Change of Life. My womb was badly swol-
len; my stomach was sore; / had dizzy spells,
sick headaches, and was very nervous.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16

With the President h Coiorudc.
A note from Rev Hosaee Mann, SEC
sseary Of Christian Endsxvor work for
- Christian church, dated May 4
u1ns. Colo. says, "A g1nstous religious
eng1ss q my sDpointmsus- Baus,
0nAooIhoue. Divide oseek-l9st Sue
-. wtth President Roosevelt In A.
0ndancas a. ~
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16
Chocolate Frosting .

Crate in a dish as much chocolate as you
viii need, and melt aud add tesspoonfai
Of butter and table spoonful, or as much
as you will need, of milk, then stir in all
the confectioner's sugar 1t viii take. You
can add vanilla or not as you like. This
is rich and good Can be made in min
ute almost, and never falls TO harden.
You can use cocoa, IL you, wish instead of
chocolate
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16

the lovely sunshine and enjoy the beauties Of
nature spread out on every side ! am going to
ny Aunt MsriA's banana. pie, II must be dell
cious. Very truly yoErs. l.
l am glad you found time to write US a
when you find time.
Here is prompt reply to Grandma G's
question:
ELLSWORTH, ME-. August :. 1905.
Dear Auat Madqe;
The answer to Grandma G's riddle is found In
the l4th chapter Of Judges 18th verse.
HALE G.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16

Three specsres that threaten baby's life
Cholera infantum, dysensery. diarrbGa. DIR
Fowler's Extract Of Wild strawberry never
fails 70 conquer them.-Adrs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16

Germany possesses the only known
workable deposit OF potash minerals in
the world, and they have been for many
years in trust. More than half the out
put comes to America to be combined with
Florida phosphate for fertilizer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16

Take LAXATIVE BRoMO QUININE Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II IL fails to cure.
e. w. GROVES signatures on each box. &c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16
TIE TURN OF LIFE
Time When Women Are Susceptible to Many
Dread Diseases-inteiligent Women Prepare
FOR 1t. Two Relate their Experience.

The change of life" is
the most critical period
OF a woman's existence,
and the an xiety felt by
women as il draws near
Is not without reason.
Every woman who
neglects the care of her
health at this time in
vites disease and pain.
When her system Is In
a deranged condition,
or she is predisposed to
apoplexy, or congestion
of any organ, the ten
dency is at this period
likely to become active
and with a host of ner-
vous irritations, make
life a burden. At this
time, also, cancers and
tumors are more liable
TO form and begin their
destructive work.
Such warning syinp-
toms as sense of suffo-
cation, hot flashes, head
aches backaches. dread
of impending evil, tinid-
ity, sounds in the ears,
palpitation ofthe heart,
sparks before the eyes,
Irregularities, const'ps-
ton, variable appetite.
weakness and inquie-
tude, and dizziness. are
promptly needed by in
telligent women who are
approaching the period
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16

Young Widow TO partner at BALI Mr..
Corgsn, I've made a wager Of pound of
chocolates that you are a single man. Mr..
Crogan-You'ye lost, ma'am. I'm one av
thriplete
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16
Another woman's Case.

Lydia Pnshams Vegetable Compound
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16

&c wrote You for advice and cornuaencea
treatment with Lydia E. Pinkharu's vege-
table Compound as you directed, and am
happy 10 say thst all those distressing symp-
toms left me and have PASSED safely through
the Change of Life, well woman / am
recommending your medicine TO all my
friends, Mrs Annie z. G.. Hyland, Chester
town, Nd.
Another Woman's Case.
"During change of life words cannot ex-
press what ! suffered NY physician said /
had n cancerous condition OF the womb. One
day read some OF the testimonials of women
who had been cured by Lydia y. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound, and decided 10 try IL
and TO write You for advice. Your medicine
made me well woman, and ali my bad symp-
toms soon disappeared
- advise every woman at this period OF life
to take your medicine and write you for ad-
vice Mrs. Lizzie Htnkle, Salem, lad.
What Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound did for Mrs. Hyland and
Mrs. Hinkle it will do for any woman
at this time of life.
1t has conquered pain, restored
health, and prolonged life in cases that
utterly baified physicians.
pound Succeeds Where others Fail.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16

Ps. !, l, .; xvi. II; xxx. 5; cxxvi, 1-5;
Prov. xii, %; Neh. viii. 10; Ps. Xviii, 2
Phil. ", Ii; Rom. XII, u: / Thess
v, 10.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-06-29
SCRANTON SNAPSHOTS.
4 Pleasant Social FunCtlOn--Death O
a Chlld-PefS0nal Items.

SCRANTON, June 26:-Quite a
large number of young folks had
the pleasure of attending a
masquerade party last Tuesday
evening at the home of Mr. and
Mrs R B Cannon. All who at
tended report having had a
pleasant evening. DR. S NJ
Dickson was awarded the prize
for the best disguise. Refresh.
ments were served during the
evening.
Misses Addie Cannon and
Bessie Barnwell visited rela-
tives and friends in Lake City
last week.
Misses Lily and frankie Gra-
ham returned Saturday morning
from a visit to Wilmington, N.
G..
Miss Belle Weatherford of
Florence is visiting friends in
town this week.
Hon w B Cause of Coward
was noted in town Monday.
Willie Leo Kirby, the infant
son of Mr. Mac Kirby, died Sat.
urday morning at 1 o'clock. The
little one was about two months
old. He was laid to rest Sun
day morning at 10 O'Clock in the
cemetery of the Methodist church
by the side of his mother, who
was taken away about a month
ago.
Drs A H Williams and L B
Hinnant were in town Sunday
from Lake City.
Mrs L L Carter of Efengham,
who was called here to the bed.
side of her sister, Mrs Fannie
Lee. who is very i'll, returned
home Saturday night.
Messrs r NJ Graham and F M
Lynch of Cowards paid Scran'
ton visit Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs j II Blackwell OF
Lake City were among the yisi'
tors in town Sunday. -.
Mr. Frank Mcknight left Mo-
day for Atlanta, Ga, to attend
a school of telegraphy.
M r M.