Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-05
seventh Annual Reunion Of IN. First Me.

/ seventh Annual Reunion OF the First Me.
Cavalry.
The arrangements for this reunion are about
completed, and we are able to give the following
| outline Of the programme for Wednesday, August
7th:
The members of the association will assemble
at G.. A. X. Hall Immediately on their arrival, and
thence march to Camp Penobscot," the old camp
ground Of the regiment. Army rstions will be
issued at " NJ. The business meeting will be
held at p. NJ =, after which will come grand
target shoot The banquet will be in Granite
Hall at 80 P. NJ, which will be followed by the
Grafton and poem, music, vocal and instrumental,
toasts speeches, campaign stories, &C.
Among the distinguished gentlemen who are
expected to be present are Gov. Connor. Hon. j.
G. Blaine, Heads of Departments of the State
Goyernme mt, Generals Hyde. Hail. Msttocks and
Spsulding, Col. A. c. Hsmlin. Commander of the
Department of Maine, &. A. r.. and others.
The Russian naval officers from the Cimbria.
having accepted an invitation to be present, will
rece i've warm ovation from the heroes Of Names
fayorite regiment and from citizens generally.
A Suspicious Dea'h.
man named Ii. G.. Marston, Boston gambler,
but who formerly kept q dollar store either in
Lewiston or Bangor, is under suspicion of having
poisoned Edward X. Higgins, Of the well
known oyster dealer in Boston. Young Higgins
went to Denver for his health, where he became
acquainted with MarstoD, and they went into
business as bottlers Of lager beer. The business
was prosperous, and Higgins, who had drawn on
his ia her tor u large amount of money, had al
ways paid the drafts promptly as they became due.
A short time ago the elder Higgins received let
ter from his son telling him to pay no more drafts
unless they came in the usual way. A few days
after several drafts for different amounts drawn 10
the name of the firm, but in a itferent handwrit-
ing were received. short time after it learn
ed that Higgins had died at the house of friend,
where he had been taken after being sick some
time. After his arrival there he continued to
grow better, but one night Marston and q woman
he called his wife visited him. and the next morn
ing he dead. His stomach was analyzed,
and quantity of arsenic sufficient TO cause death
found. During Nsrston's residence in Lewiston
young girl who worked for him. and with whom
he intimate, suddenly died, and her body was
taken from Lewiston to Bangor, and thence to
Stoneham, Mass, where the smooth tongue of
Marstou succeeded in quieting suspicious, and the
body was allowed to be buried.
| Old Orchard Csmpmeeting.-NInth Day.
The Faith Convention which commenced ten
days ago and ended Saturday, has been a grand
ance is due Dr. Cults for his unspsring pains in
its behalf. Earnest efforts have been put forth to
procure the services OF the ablest evangelsts and
doctors of divinity that could be obtained and
the souls OF the people have been delighted while
feeding upon the word of God it has been 50
clearly expounded.
The morning prayer meetings Friday OF
more than ordinary interest. aud the testimonies
show that q large humber have found the rest Of
faith winch they came TO seek.
AT 30 A. NJ. Bishop Fellows delivered dis
course which pronounced the ablest effort during
the convention. The text was taken from John
20 2, The other disciple whom Jesus loved"
The bishop commenced by reading few passages
from the word of God, bearing upon the subject,
aud among them was Eph. 3, 10, containing tGe
thought of the manifold wisdom OF God, upon
" hch he dwelt. This manifold wisdom of God
is displayed in the person of the founder of the
Christian religion. Christ meets all the needs of
mankind The manifold wisdom is again dis
played in the manner In which the gospel truth is
disclosed to the world. The gospel Is promulgated
through men of different charscteritlcs. TIE
bishop then portrayed in a beautiful manner the
character of st. John, the apostle of love. and
proceeded to contrast him with ST Paul, the
apostle of logic.
This sermon was listened to with the closest
| attention and evoked much praise from those who
heard 1t.
Miss Bailey conducted a meeting for the young
people at one o'clock at the taberu acle.
AT o'clock a general prayer and conferer ce
meeting was held at the stand, in charge of Mr..
Woodward. Congregational deacon, who opened
| by reading the 2lst verse of the l0h chapter of
ST. Luxe. Comments were made by the leader
upon the thought contained in the passage that the
deep secrets Of Gods kingdom are revealed only
| to the humble and contnte in heart.
The people assembled at 8 80 F. NJ. for the reg
ular pref aching service, which began by sing ing
| the piece entitled Salvation" Prayer offered
| by Dr. Culiis, after which Rev +. W. Dobbs, al
Episcopal clergyman OF Canada, preached q very
earnest and excellent sermon, based upon the
words found in Rev. xxi, 20: ale which testieth
| these things saith, surely | come quickly" The
| subject presented was The second coming of tie
Lord Jesus Christ" The preacher remarked in
particular upon this as powerful motive to hOli-
| ness. The teaching of scripture as to how and
| when this second coming Will occur con-
sidered.
This service was followed by meeting for the
ladies IN the tabernscle, and preachers meeting
| at the stand.
In the evening Rev. Chas. Nichols, the evange
list, gave sermon.