Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-23
Nallomell local Mems.

The new and elegant brick house of wor-
ship recently completed by the Baptist church
and society of Livermore Falls was dedicated
with appropriate services on Wednesday after
noon Of last week. Rev. DR.. Robin Pres
| ident of Colby University at Waterville, de-
livered a most interesting, and eloquent prac-
| teal sermon on the occasion, from the text ::
"And the glory of the Lord filed the house"
| The church was crowded to its utmost capaci-
ty with one of the most intelligent and atten-
tive audiences, and the services throughout
were peculiarly adapted to interest, instruct
and benefit all present. The singing. as
usual in that locality, was most excellent, and
deserving Of special praise. Rev. Mr.. Eve
leth, pastor of the church, gave . statement
of the financial condition of the society,
| most gratifying to those present, and credita-
BILE to the enterprise and self sacrifice of all
interested in furnishing material aid in the
| construction and furnishing of the house. The
entire cost of the completed structure was
somewhat over eight thousand dollars; and
| the pastor was enabled to state that it would
be dedicated to the Lord "unincumbered by
debt or mortgage" With only from two to
three thousand dollars outside aid, the church
and society have successfully accomplished q
work that will be ofpermanent and lasting
benefit, not only to the present but also to
future generations. 1t gives US pleasure teus
to record the evidences of enterprise and
prosperity Of the people of our native town.
| meeting of our citizens interested in the
Free Reading room, is notified for this, Mon
day evening, at O'Clock. Mr.. Strout, who
for the past year has sustained the enterprise
almost unaided, desires that the public gen.
orally may become interested, and responsible
for future operations. The meeting will be
held in the reading room, over the Pest office.
City Marshal Fowles seized box on the
arrival of the freight train on Tuesday of last
week, containing key of rum, directed to J..
Holland, Augusta. The box was unloaded
here, and placed upon team to be conveyed
| to safe quarters; but the vigilance OF the city
marshal frustrated the we'll laid plans of those
interested in q contraband trade. This is
not favorable field for the rum business to
prove q success.
The California papers announce the addi-
ton, March LIST, Of a daughter to the family Of
Mr.. Samuel A. and Mrs. Della Davis. former
~ OF this city, but now residing in Woodland,
California. The numerous friends of the
happy couple in this vicinity send congratula-
tions.
An adjourned meeting of the city council
will be held at the city rooms this evening.
According to present appearances the ice
in the river must soon break up, giving US
pavigable waters once more.
Mr.. G. N. Wcodsom of this city, offers good
bargains to any parties DESTROYS Of investing
in real estate, groceries, and other property.
Read his advertisement, and then consult him
at his place Of business.
There is but little snow in the country, and
travelling is mostly on wheels at present,
though some prophesy foot or two more of
snow before spring fairly sets in.
The winter term of the Classical School in
this city, will close on Thursday next There
will be a vacation, as we learn, of two weeks
previous to commencement of the spring SEES
sion.