Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-07
ORGANIZED ATTEMPT
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exists group Of persons who have
into an agreement with out
side LIQUOR interests to nullify the law
in this State to discredit national pro-
He told the preachers present that
they would be able in Penobscot coun-
ty. Androscossin county. York county
or Knox county to purchase liquor III
they left OF their white ties"
re- Mains's Job
four job is to make prohibition PRO.
hibit in Maine," said DR.. Berry.
where there is determination it can
be done if you do it. and by you I
mean the church peoples
He told how clergymen and laymen
In the town of Camden had told him
they would back him in closing the
saloons. and to show that they were
in earnest they had gone before the
grand jury to give evidence in the
of cases.
In closing he urged better financial
support of the work Of the Civic League.
I'VE cannot do work except the sinews
of war are offered u.s." he said.
Other Speakers
Other speakers on the program vera
Rev. Charles A. Brooks of New York,
superintendent Of work among foreign
speaking peoples. and Rev. G. M. P.
King, D. D., who gave a detailed account
Of the work for the education of the .>e-
gro in the South and of how the work
had resulted. ~> s.
Rev. DR.. j. X. Wilson of Portland pre-
scented the interests of the State denom-
national paper, lions Advocate, and r.
b. Nelies. State Y. NJ. C. A. lumbermen's
secretary. gave rafting address In
which he appealed for the work among
the $1,000 lumbermen Of Maine
There was not a seat in the house when
the evening session began at the First
Baptist church. Rev. ]. A. Westin OF
Stockholm sang. a devotional service
was conducted by Rev. Charles G. Mosh-
er of Augusta. and a wonderful address
was given by Rev. P. A. Agar. D. D.. of
New York on THE Fly in the Ointment"
He quoted statistics gathered by himself
in the examination Of 1000 churches in
the United States showing that the great
err part of membership. service and sup
port in churches is done by few and
urging that the burden be more evenly
telling two thrilling stories
of self-sacrifice to emphasize his points.
The Free Baptists
The business session Of the Free
Baptists was called to order in the
Getchell street Free Baptist church.
President Carl E. Mill;ken of Island
Falls presiding.
The records Of the previous session,
were read by Rev; ]. F. Roberts and
Rev. s. c.; Whitcomb of Bangor read
his report as corresponding secretary.
and State agent.
The various committees reported.
after which the annual sermon was
delivered by Rev. A. T. Salley, D. D.
In the Afternoon the obituary report
was presented by Rev. F. E. Freese.
The Free Baptists delegates then
joined in the meeting with the Bap-.
lists
Women's Missionary Meeting
The session Of the Women's Mis-
sionary Federation was continued in
the First Baptist church at o'clock
in the afternoon, and this was a union
meeting with the Free Baptist women.
Prayer was offered by Mrs. Linda V.
Jordan, president of the Free Baptist
Society, followed by an interesting and
inspiring address by Mrs. Katherine
Wcstfall Of Chicago, recording secre-
tary Of the Woman's American Baptist
Home Missionary Society. Mrs. Pin
cite Allen, representing woman's work
in Maine, spoke. The State hymn.
written by Mrs. Ellen Hamlin Butler,
was sung with great fervor, after
which an offering was taken and Rev.
Arthur S. Phelps, D. D., pastor Of the
Waterville First Baptist church, pro-
nounced the benediction.
TIE opening session Of the Baptist
Wednesday morning was
largely attended and the program
proved Of exceptional interest. The
word was spoken by DR..
Phelps, tc whom the president, Rev.
T. ]. Ramsdell, the president, fittingly
responded The annual sermon by Rev.
w. O. Aver. D. D., was an eloquent
Rev. F.F NJ. Lamb sang very delight
fully.
The report Of the board of trustees
was ,presented by the State missionary
secretary, DR.. 1. B. Mower of Water
vile.
Tho report of the treasurer, H. M.
of Portland was received with
deep interest The total income for the
past year was $21, 900.49; balance from
last year. $1,000; total. $22.031.64. The
expenses of the work, including sala-
ries and other charges. were 81 $751;
a balance Of s17S.62. The gen.
eral fund now amounts to $781321; the
special fund and reserve. $4s, 3o4.27: the
Daniel c. Ford and reserve, $l55, $3.50:
total, s212, 104.9S. The special trust .
funds were reported in detail. 1t was
stated in the report that the funds have
increased during the past year.
Rev. ]. T. Tilton reported on behalf,