The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-03
MAINE TOWNS.
Two harpsweII Women Poisoned bv
Green Mosquito Netting.
Dedication of the congregational
Church at CrovevilIe.
The Glorious Fourth to be Celebrated
In Many Places.
another Case of the Singular Maia-
dy Among oxford Horses.
Buxton.

ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS OF THE DEDIcA-
,TIoN OF THE CHURCH AT GRovEvILLE.
Nearly 400 people assembled Sunday after
noon to attend the dedication of the North
Congregational church in .Groveville village
Buxton. The edifce has been so renovated
in its appearance that one could scarcely rec
ognize the old place of worship in the pres
ent new and tasty structure. The day was
beautiful. The interior of the church was
handsomely and profusely decorated with
flowers, arranged by the ladies.
The exercises of the afternoon, conducted
by Rev. JOS. S. Cogswell, opened with the
Doxology, rendered by the choir. The invo-
cation was then pronounced by the Rev. Mr..
johnson, and the choir followed with an an
them. Rev. c, S. Perkins of Boston read a
passage Of scripture, after which an earnest
prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr.. Palmer
former pastor of the church. That ole
and familiar hymn. "Oh, Bow thy Ear
Eternal One," was then sung by the choir
Rev. Mr.. Cogswell followed with an able and
interesting dedicatory sermon, his text being
IL Chronicles, will He opened by giving
an account of the present improvements,
graphically comparing the old building with
the new one. He particularly commended
the efforts Of the young people, who have la
bored so zealously in bringing about the
transformation and raising the required
funds. In closing he gave an interesting his
tory ofIthe church In past years, particularly
dwelling upon its early dedication, over a
hundred years ago.
The Rev. Mr.. Reynolds of Gorham made a
spirited and pithy address. presenting plea
for funds in order to pay the amount vet due
ex-Gov. Robbie arose, and after making some
entertaining remarks, stated that Hon. M.
p. Emery and himself would be pleased to
present $50 each towards the amount yet
needed. A collection was then taken up,
during which Coronation was sung. The
collection resulted sufficiently large to cover
the balance needed on the amount being
raised.
Rev. ]. e. Adams, d. D., secretary of the
Maine Missionary Society, then offered the
dedicatory prayer.
Rev. Mr.. Cogswell arose and stated the
need OF bell for the new edifce, to call the
congregation to divine worship. He had a
subscription paper which he was about to
present to the audience for consideration
The Hon. Mark p. Emery of Portland at
this point arose and said that he should be
pleased to present the bell himself. There
upon the choir and audience simultaneously
burst forth In that glad old refrain, Praise
God from whom all blessings flow,"
Following an anthem by the choir, the ben
edlctlon was pronounced, thus ending the
pleasant exercises.
Special mention is due to Mr.. William C.
Webster, who personally gave $125 towards
the improvements, and TO eX-Gov ROBBIE,
who generously presented the pretty chande-
lier, containing twelve lamps.
The singing by the choir, composed of
Prof. q. j. C.:Owen, Mr.. w. p. Rounds, Mr..
A. E. Patrick, Mrs. e. NJ. HILL Mrs. Horace
Harmon and Mrs. Mabel Eden, was espe-
cially fine, and added much to the success of
the exercises. Miss Mabel Owen served ad-
mirably as orgsnist. Thanks are also due to
the ushers, Messrs K. M. Hill, e. w. Cres-
sey, |. v. Smith and c. w. Webster. who Of
fciated we'll.
There will be big 4th of July celebration
at the grounds of the Buxton and Hollis Ag.
ricultural Society in Buxton. The races,
the base ball game, the concert and the
dancing will all be very attractive. The
Saco base ball club will play the Presump-
scots at $50 a. IN. The horse races will be-
gin at Zoo p; N: The following horses have
been been entered for the 2.35 race: Frank A.
These horses have been entered for the $50
race: DR.. Fox, Judge Fox, Frisky, Jack
Shepard, Goldwood, Little Frank, Guywood
The Biddeford Band will be present and
"h oANhOoeta iOL 0duCiub III bll6 tf-
ening.
Half fare on the railroad to the Saco river
and coach to the grounds.
oxford.
SINGULAR MALADY AMONG HORSES,
Amos Smith, an elderly man, fell through
a scuttle in his hay loft, striking on the
wheel Of carriage, breaking three ribs and
severely brusing his head and face.
Several families from Kansas City are
stopping at the Chadbourn House.
Haying has commenced in good earnest
Help is rather scarce, and commands good
wages.
No observance of the Fourth this year.
Most OF our young people will 60 to other
places.
Stoddard, the mail contractor, came to this
place Saturday for the purpose of establish
Ing facilities for transportation of the mails
from Oxford, but has failed to do so as yet
The mail Is carried by private conveyances
as yet.
The present warm weather is giving the
hoed crop an impetus quite pleasing to the
farmers. Also the weeds and potato bugs
are not so plenty.
Blue berries have begun TO ripen, and a
good crop is anticipated.
A gentleman from Waterford recently
came TO this place on business with fine
and valuable mare. While preparing to de-
part she suddenly commenced to plunge and
kick in most frantic manner, at the same
time uttering the most fearful screams. Not
to De beaten in this manner, he tied big
knot In her long, flowing tail, and adjusting
stout rope which he made fast to the cross
bar, quietly drove her home. There is
something irregular about this malady
among our horses, which as yet no one has
been able 10 account for.
East HarpsweIl.
TWO uARPswELL WOMEN SLIGHTLY
POISONED.
Two Harpswell women, fearing that some
bright green mosquito netting might contain
arsenic, concluded to wash it, not noticing
that each had slight cut on one hand.
They soon began to have feeling of power
lessness in the bruised hand, gradually ex-
tending over one side OF the body attended
with nausea. Prompt use of strong coffee,
white of egg and other poison antidotes soon
relieved them.
Many people visit Miss Hannah Ander-
sons farm during the first weeks of July, to
admire the dense thickets of KaImia or
Mountain Laurel, as it is more commonly
called. Some bushes are twelve feet high
ald all are one mass OF pink and white
bloom and thick glossy leaves.
The tlme OF the green apple is come and
the voice OF the small boy is heard in the
land.
Road-surveyor Snow has put the road in
his district in excellent condition. With
good roads, good hotel, fine camping facil.
tiles and excellent natural advantages,
Great Island ought to have some attractions
Tor summer tourists.
Hay Is in many fields ripe for cutting. and
farmers are only waiting for good weather to
begin business. Other crops are looking
well.
Dry Mills.
A very hot day Sunday, 90 in the shade
FredS. Mcdonald has gone into trade with
Geo. Bailey at North Gray.
Richard Quint has taken unto himself
better half
Prof L: f: Dow of New Jersey, is at home
on short visit
Jonn Nj. Dolley ana wife of Portland
sPent last Sabbath with friends at Dry Mills
Dmhai Cobb met with serious accident
tocenuy py cracking bone in his arm; he
hIs 70 carry II in a sling.
,c, aIlheIs are beginning to cut their hay,
as 1t was awhile ago WY - NV 10 eo'"
doed crops are looking nicely, early
planted corn beginning to splndle
M. q. Morrill, has put % feet on IN bis
dining hall at the picnic ground v" w MO
Will Dow has raised up his barn nranoro-
tory to putting in an ell to connect honse
with barn.
c. K. Libby is driving the work on his
house the plastering is nearly all on.
lSilyan Lodge /. 0. o. +. of Gray have
elected the following officers:
N. e, Walter Pennell.
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