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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13
KENNEBEc sAPT;STS.
Program for Both Annual Meeting Here
Tuesday and Wednesday,.

Twenty churches will be represented in
the SOth annual meeting of the '[cnnebcc
Baptist Association to take place Tues
day and Wednesday in the First Baptist
church here. The program will include
addresses. prayers, sermons and music in
addition to the business to he transacted
The meeting will open at 1890 o'clock
Tuesday morning for business session
at which officers will be elected. The
afternoon meeting will open at 13O
O'Clock with Introductory by Rev. C. d.
Hazelton of Oakland. The committees
for the ensuing year will be announced
Rev. c. A. Calhoun of Norridgewock will
preach the annual sermon and Rev. Dr.
l. B. Mower of Waterville will give an
address on State Work" The rest of the
afternoon will be taken up with short adj
dresses by Rev. DR.. J. X. Wilson of Port
land. Mrs. c. f. Bousfield of Woolwich
and Rev +. S. Clark of Damariscotta
Mills. The evening meeting will open
with praise service conducted by Mrs.
l.. ii. Clarke of Gardiner President A.
b. Merriam of Skowhegan will speak on
the Young Peoples Convention and Miss
Isabel Crawford will talk on the ', omen's
Home Missionary Society. f. G. Baker
Will give vocal solos.
The Wednesday morning session will
open at SIS O'Clock with prayer meet
ing led by Rev. George Merriam. There
will be general discussion of Northern
Baptist Convention interests and short
addresses on civic affairs and reform
work by Rev. DR.. c. E. Owen and Rev.
H. N. Pringle of Waterville. doc
trinal sermon will be delivered by Rev.
w. p. Palmer and the meeting will close
with the reports of the remaining COM
mittees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13
Evander c. Newell.

The remains of the late Evander C.
Newell, who died in Walpole. N. H.,
were brought to this city Saturday az
ternoon for burial in Oak Grove ceme-
terry. Funeral services were held at
the grave. Rev. L. H. Clarke, pastor
of the First Baptist church. officiated
Mr.. Newell was born in Farmingdale
AZ years ago, and for many years lived
in this city. A widow survives. Lii
liam Palmer Newell. formerly of Lowell.
Mass. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13
BERG IN STEAMSHIP LANE.
Adriatic Passed Stray One Drifting
Down From the North.

New York, Sept. 12.-The White Star
liner Adriatic, which was due here
Tuesday evening sent wireless mes
sage to this port for the benefit OF
liners going east that she had passed
on Monday about 800 miles east of
Cape Race and south of the lane OF
westbound steamships stray iceberg
about 900 feet long drifting down into
the eastbound course.
This is unusual at this season. This
means that steamships going both east
and west will have to keep sharp
lookout for ice, which it was supposed
had ceased coming down into the
newly prescribed northern track.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13
TO USE ONE FLOUR ONLY.
Bread Day" to Be Observed
in North Dakota.

Washington, Sept. 12.-"Durum Bread
Day" will be observed in North Dakota,
by proclamation OF Governor John
Burke, of that State. on October {.
The Agricultural Department has been
notified that the people of North
Dakota have been urged by the
Governor to observe the day by using
only bread made from durum wheat
flour.
Durum wheat is hard cereal grown
only in the far North and is a special
product of North Dakota. Governor
Burke has made a request that the
Agricultural Department give special
attention to the observance of "durum
bread day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13
INCREASE IN PIG IRON.
August Production of 2,232,642 Tons
Approaches High Record.

Cleveland, Ohio. Sept 12.-The total
production of pig iron for the entire
country during the month of August
was 2,232.G42 tons. This was the
largest tonnage Of iron made in one
month in the history of the iron indus
try in this country. with the exception
of that in May, June, July, and Aug
ust, 1907.
The daily Iron Trade Review figures
an increase in production of 6.S pei
cent. in these figures over the July
production. The average daily produc.
ton in August was 12.O20 tons, COM
pared with 67,375 tons in July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13
WINTHROP CENTER.

Charles Barnard of Boston was a
Weekend guest of ElWood A. Bailey.
Mr.. Moses Hawkes., Mrs. F. II.
Jones and son Fred of Portland were
recent guests at dinner at Longwood
Inn.
L. M. Stanton of Somerville, Mass, is
a guest at C. Irving Baileys
Mr.. and Mrs. John p Hasson of
Somervllle are registered at Longwood
Inn.
The subject of the sermon at the
FRIENDS church Sunday morning was
individual Obligation to BE Approved
of God" III Tim. ILLS. c. NJ. Bailey led
the evening meeting. The time has been
changed to O'Clock for the present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Mrs. George l.. johnson and daughter
left Friday for their former home in
Quincy, Mass Mrs. Johnson with her
husband bought the Goodwin farm and
moved onto it in the spring hoping that
farm life would benefit Mr.. Johnson. who
was in poor health; but instead he stead
lily grew worse and died in July Mrs.
johnson has sold the farm to Mr. Totman.
She has the sympathy of all who have
come to know her during her residence
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Joseph Levine while at work Satur-
day in the Maine Central freight yard
was struck over the eye by fragment
of scrap iron which he was engaged III
unloading. a deep cash about an inch
long was cut. He was taken to the Of
fee of Dr. Sawyer, who dressed the
wound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

given m0 new Mo.
I suffered for ten
years with serious
female troubles, in
fammation, ulcer.
alton, indigestion,
nervousness, and
could not sleep.
Doctors gave me
up, as they said my
tr gu bl e 8 were
chronic. I was in
despair, and did not
20 n WhafhorI1iVad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13
Loss of Appetite

Is commonly gradual: one dish after
another is set aside till few remain.
These are not eaten with much relish.
and are often so light as not to ahord
much nourishment. "
Loss of appetite Is one Of the mrs.
indications that the system Is running
down, and there is nothing else
good for it as Hoods SarsaparilIa~
the best of all tonics.
Accent no substitute for Hoods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to thank our many friends
and neiGhbors for their sympathy and
kindness to us in our sore bereavement
In the loss of our dear wife and mother,
and for the beautiful flowers so thought
fully sent on the day of the funeral
GEORGE W. SPENCER AND FAMILY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13
Six day Roller Race Be-
gins Tonight at Coliseum
Program for Kennebec Baptist
Meeting Sept. ID and IS.
Death Of Capt. Joseph A. Marson
Saturday in Pittston.

Miss Florence Cobb left Saturday
night for Illinois, where she will teach
school. She was accompanied as tar
as Albany. n. Y. by her sister Miss
Mabel Cobb. who will make visit in
New York City before returning home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13
Committed in Default of Fine.

officers Fish and Hunter. on COM
plalnt of the parties with whom he
boarded. arrested Lem Fenni after
midnight of Friday for drunkenness
and disturbing the peace. He was
taken before Judge Stafford and in de,
fault of fine and costs. which amounted
to about IS, he was committed to Jail
for 30 DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

thrown from the car when a rear tire
burst, and seriously injured
Munroe received two fractured ribs
and deep scalp wound, and Good
speed a broken nose and decorations
about the mouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

The town of Meldola, Italy, has
erected monument to Fell Orsni, who
on March "a, 1858, attempted to assas-
sirate Napoleon III at Paris. The sta
tue pictures Orsini on his way to be
executed. The honor thus paid to Or
SIM is explained by the fact that Mel
dola is his birthplace
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Miss Ardelie Fitzpatrick OF No. II
Maple street, preceptress at the Co
ourn Classical Institute, has gone to
Watervile to resume her duties at the
opening of the lal term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Fred G.. Harris has been appointed
assistant foreman at the stone sheds
of the Hallowell Granite Cos. Works.
Mr.. Harris has been with the company
for II years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Street Commissioner John Burns had
a force of workmen Saturday sweep
ing Water street and that thorough
fare had on a real fall dress yester-
day which was the admiration OF
paSSCrShy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

The stork visited Hallowell last Sat
u'cay afternoon and graciousIy left a
Ta-rolnd daughter Frances Emma)
at the home of Mr. and Mrs Harry
w. Reid. 81 Central street The little
stranger is welcomed and the happy
parents are receiving congratulations
on the advent of their first-born.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

The LEdies' Aid of the First Univer-
saiist church will meet Tuesday after
noon with Mrs. c. * Tilden at her
home, corner OF Pleasant and Page
streets for work and important bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13
BURSTING TIRE HURTS TWO.
Son Of Late Publisher Munroe and
Nephew Hurled From Auto.

Red Bank. N j., Sept. 12.--Travelins
at fast speed up to the Middctown
turnpike, toward his Middletown home
in his new automobile, Henry l..
Monroe, son of Norman L. Monroe,
the last publisher. and his
nephew. Pic-son c. 'dsnced were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Miss Aletha Austin, who has been
visiting her grandparents on Second
street, has returned to her home in
Cambridge, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Miss Jennie Ladson, who has been
visiting friends in Farmingdale. return
ed saturday to her home in Brook
line, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Mrs. John P. Peckham of Lynn,
Mass, who has been visiting her Sis
ter, Mrs. r. M. Johnson, returned to
her home Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Free, Emery of No Chestnut street,
an expert shocman, has gone to Nor
way, where he has accepted posi-
ton in the shoe factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

The ideal weather of Sunday gave
an opportunity for churchsoers to at
tend The services in large numbers anG
by their presence carry inspiration to
the preachers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Willis A. Robbins has returned to
his home in Springfield, Mass. after
visiting B. IS. Smith. Brunswick ave-
nue..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Kenneth Fuller mas resigned his po-
sition as fireman in the yards of the
Maine Central at Portland and is at
home with his parents in this city. He
expects to take uD work elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Mrs. Herbert Snow has returned to
her home in New York. after visiting
her sister, Mrs. Frank Dingley. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

The Misses Gertrude f. Hamilton of
No. ] Lincoln street and Ethel M.
Marston of 81 Winthrop street, wh.-
have been in company enjoying their
vacation at various points IN Massa-
chusctts. have returned to their homes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Miss Lily Whitmore of Boston, for
merly of Gardiner, who has been at
Monhegan a part of the summer. is a
guest of Mrs. L. d. Cook. River avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

The corporators of the Gardiner Saw
ings Institution will hold their annual
meeting this afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Carleton Of Port
land passed Saturday and Sunday with
friends in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Luther F. Gray res
turned Sunday evening from 10-days
outing at the Pearce cottage on the
W sst shore at Lake CChbosseecontee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Mrs. H. F. Dodge has returned to
Newburyport, after passing 10 days
in this city as a guest of her father.
Charles M. Stevens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Michael f.. Sheehan, assistant post
master, has returned from his vaca-
ton passed in Boston and points
nearby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

MIR. and Mrs. Sidney Danforth of
Randolph have returned from a short
stay in Unity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Slater have
returned to their home in Dorchester.
Mass, after a visit in this city with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Elliott.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Mrs. w. E. Maxcy and children have
returned to their Dresden avenue
home, after passing the summer at
their cottage at Pleasant pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Mrs. Alexander McBain of 80 Sec
ond street mas returned from a pleas
ant visit with friends at Marblehead,
Mass. Mrs. McBdin has for guest
Mrs, Eliza stone OF MarDlehead
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Miss Annie Basford arrived Saturday
from New York for visit with her
parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Theodore e. Emery of Randolph has
returned from visit of three weeks
with friends in Wiscasset.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Charles Allen has returned from
Houlton, where he passed the summer
as manager and captain of the Houl-
ton baseball team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

George Moore and John Tompkinsoa
are passing a two-weeks vacation In
HOlycke, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

F. r. Hitchcock of Natick, Mass, is
a guest of Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

An infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
under Morey died last Saturday o
cholera infantum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Miss Bessie Collins has returned to
her home in Randolph. after passing
the summer with friends in Rhode Is
land and Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Miss Corinne Wight has returned
from visit of two weeks in Thomas
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Mrs. Alice White left Saturday for
visit with her daughter in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

he cf:ir' % tho Orinoco corpora
ton ae"inst the Venezuelan govern
me,t has been settled. Venezuela will
rP., the co,suanv $685., 900 in eight an
nual installments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Mrs. Herbert Campbell of Lynn,
Mass, is visiting her friend. Mrs. j. c.
Whittier at SO Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Percy Cobb has returned from a brier
visit with relatives in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Work ontthe new Office of the kenne-
bee Light & Heat Co. is progressing
rapidly and will be completed this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

John Leonard of Livernore Falls is
visiting his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth
LeoIa ard, Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

j. S. Maxcy and family have returned
from a brief sojourn at Squirrel Is
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Mrs. Thomas Dick passed SUNDAY
with friends in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

James Faulkner returned Saturday
from short visit in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Mrs. Newell A. Reed is passing a
week in North Conway with Mr.. Reed.
who is employed there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13
AFTER
SUFFERING
TEN YEARS
Cured by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

MARLroN, MI feel that Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Miss Frances Goodwin of Boston is
guest of relatives in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13
Successful Mission al
Church Of Sacred Heart.
Interesting Services With Ser.
Z mons Of a High Order. J
D.sturber Of Peace Sent to JAIL.
personals...0ther Items.

Daniel Harrington is at home for a
visit with his parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Marion Chapter, 0. E. S., will meet
tonight in Masonic hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Mrs. Justin Eldrldge left on the boat
Friday afternoon for a visit to Boston
and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13
SOUTH GARDINER.

Mrs. r. M. Beedle spent Friday in
Richmond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-13

Co. A will drill tonight.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-06-25
MONDAY SERMON.

SO Absalom fed 2nd Samuel 1874
The "unwritten law could not be III.
voked under the Mosaic regime. When
a man committed murder even though
be be the king son. the safest thing
to do was TO fee the country until the
thing blew over at least There Is a
glamour 81 romance about the career
OF Absalom the fine looking red head.
ed, dashlng son Of King David There
was certain dash about the young
man that, Notwithstanding his prever.
sity made him friends and admirers
wherever he went. whether lounglnE
about the kings palace or leading the
life Of an outlaw IN the mountain fast
.nesses Of Judah Absalom was never
without following and this following
generally included the dissatisfied ele.
ment In Israel which rallied around
him in numbers that was dangerous 70
the peace Of the kingdom and constant.
" threatened the life Of old King
David The story that cumlmates In
the declaration Of the text was per
haps little nearer a Justification of
the acts OF Absalom than any other IN
the annals Of that hapless youth
whose hand was against his father al
ways Absalom had 70 fee because
he had murdered his brother The
killing had not been without provoca.
tion as Annon had committed an un.
speakahle crime upon the person Of
his half sister Tamar. Absaloms's full
sister The method Of taking the life
OF his lecherous brother was IN keep
ing with tne times aud the customs Of
the county but stlil Abealom fed
The instinct Of man. as old as the
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-06-25

Throughout the country a determin
ed resistance to the ravages OF the
common house ny is being made by the
state board OF health
There is a reason for this.
Scientists OF all countries have
agreed that the fiy not only carries
disease germs in It's body but also up.
on its feet II IS. therefore, evident
that TO prevent disease II Is necessary
to fight the carrier Of disease germs.
The number OF deaths from typhoid
fever and intestinal diseases rise and
fall with the increase and decrease
OF the fly during It's season. Il is de.
clared upon good authority that In New
York City six hundred and fifty deaths
from typhoid fever, and seven thou.
sand from intestinal diseases have
been traced to the harmless insect.
oAn ounce Of prevention is worth a
pound Of cure"
Therefore put up the screens.
One Of the most useful devices
known In the last quarter OF a cen.
mry is the common window and door
screen. An classes Of people are able
TO avail themselves of this economical
protection. Other methods have been
devised TO assist IN the determination
OF this insect. yet II must be confessed
that we do not all consider the dan
ger that turks about our homes with
the same degree Of fear that We have
for less evils.
In Oklahoma the state board of
health Is seeking 10 prevent wherever
possible the exposure OF food stuffs to
the fly. A small, but highly imporian
ruling which is being enforced. forbids
the exposure Of crushed fruits and
syrups on soda fountains All Jars
containing fruits for use through foun-
tains must be covered at all times. In
grocery stores. bakeries, meat markets
and other places where food stufs are
sold. a determined resistance TO the
ny viii be demanded While this pre-.
caution Is taken TO guard the public
health II Will be impossible for any
authority to make a success in this
campaign unless the fight is carried
into the home and only the home
owner can render this important sery
ice The Bulletin insists that public
health demands more serious con.
sideratIon Of the dangers wrought by
the common house hy
Put up she screens
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-06-25
Park Hill Mission School
Closed for All Time

Tahlequah. Okla. June 1s.-on the
2sth day Of May the Park Hill Pres
hyterian Mission school closed. pre-
sumably for the summer vacation. but
Il has since transpired that il will
be permanently discontinued With
one exception the Park Hill school is
the earliest established school OF its
kind in operation in the former Chero.
kee nation, 1s3e.I909. Away back
In the past, more than three score
and ten years ago, previous to the
expulsion Of the Cherokees from
Georgia, the Park Hill Mission was
established by the American board Of
commissioners for foreign missions.
For many years the missionaries OF
several denominations had been Ia.
boring in the old Cherokee nation
east OF the Mississippi. and when the
Georgians began their harrassment
and persecution OF the Cherokees the
missionaries. too. were subjected to
degree Of persecution hardly belieyable
by the people OF this day and time.
Among those who received special
was the REV. Samuel
A. Worcester. who had for some years
been a missionary in the old Cherokee
nation He was a Presbyterian min.
lister in the employ Of the American
board. For refusing 20 take an oath
prescribed By the authorities Of Geor.
gia, not to live and engage IN mission.
airy work among the Cherokees, he was
arrested, tried and convicted by the
superior court Of Georgia and sentenc.
ed 10 serve four years at hard labor
In the benitentiary A decision OF the
Z. S. supreme court gave the minister
mis- liberty when he had served about
two years OF the sentence. Coming
west In advance Of the main body of
he Cherokees, the Rev. Mr.. Worcester
III 1886. was placed IN charge OF the
Park Hin Mission and church. From
his year until 1850 when the troub.
ous days Of the coming war made
necessary the closing OF the school
he Rev Worcester was in charge. Wis
ieath occurred In 1860. He and sew.