Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-17
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MAINE.
Congregational Conference.

DOVER. June l6. The general conference
of Congregational churches of Maine con-
vened at this place to-day. There was
good attendance. Last evening. Prof. Ladd
of BOwdoin College delivered an able
sermon.
This morning there was prayer meeting at
6 o'clock. Also praise and prayer meeting
at $50. At 8 o'clock the conference organ
lied with W. f. Gould as Moderator; Rev.
A. L. Parks, Corresponding Secretary; f.
T. Duren, Recording Secretary.
The report of the committee on doctrinal
manual and catechism was read and ap-
proved. The claims of the American Mis-
sionary Association were presented by Rev.
c. L. Woodwork of Boston. secretary.
The opening conference sermon was deliv-
cred by Rev. J. o. Fiske of Bath, from
Matthew XXI, % Topic, the duty of can
dor and diligence in ascertaining what our
Lord has taught us.
At p. NJ. report of the condition of the
churches was made by Rev. A. L. Park of
Gardiner, showing the net increase of numbers
laSt year was <ff alSO AL luCIeAsc III SaDDdtH
school membership. Increase of contribu-
lions for benevolent institutions the past
year, $1,000.
A discussion on the needs and work of the
churches, was participated in by Reys. j. P.
Fisher of Brunswick, A. Blanchard, J. S.
Sewall, d. D., S. L. B. Speare Of Bangor,
G. L. Nichols of Brownsville, T. G. Michel
of Madison. and f. +. Shaw of East Machias.
The discussion was animated and interesting.
DR.. Bowen Of Lewiston presented saluta-
ton from the Free Baptist denomination.
The moderator made response in behalf of the
conference.
Sunday school work was presented under
three heads, by Revs. w. Woodbury..
w. s. Kimball of Weld, and C. II. Pope of
Thomaston.
In the evening, Rev. Mr.. Southworth of
Portland, made report on the cooperative
cety with other denominations in the State,
a committee having been appointed by other
denominations to confer with a committee of
this conference. committee was appointed
to advise with Mr.. Richards. pastor of the
church at Dexter, in reference to the Barron
memorial church.
The annual meeting of the Maine Congre-
gational Society occurred in the evening.
The subject of foreign missions was consd-
| cred. An appeal was made by Dr. +. X Al
den of Boston. The meeting was animated
| and interesting.
Desperate Character Arrested.
| BANGOR, June l6. A desperate character
named John Corson was bound over in the
Police court to-day in the sum of 5000, for
entering the residence of Mr. James Haynes,
Tuesday night. He entered the room of
Young lady, who screamed for assistance, and
| in order to prevent her being heard, Corson
placed his hand over her mouth, whea he was
discovered by Mr.. Haynes. A struggle fol-
lowed and Mr.. Haynes got the burglar down
and held him till arrival of the officers.
| The residence Of Mr.. ]. S. Kicker was also
entered the same night by another party, who
escaped.
| The Vermont Defaslter Seen.
| PORTLAND, June IG. Mr.. Waite, Presi-
dent of the Brattleboro National bank, was
At the Preble House in this city last Friday
night and Was seen and talked with By gem
tlemen who knew him we'll. His name does
not appear ON the Preble House register. how
ever. Since Friday several vessels have
sailed from this port for Cuba, but none for
Any European port.