The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-09
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a Gardiner church Rededicated.

a Gardiner Church RededIcated.
GARDINER, April 8.-The rededication of
the Congregational church in this city this
evening was attended by prominent divines
of this denomination from different parts of
the state, the sermon being by Rev. John s.
Sewall, d. D., of the Bangor Theological
Seminary. The church was opened to the
public last evening by a sacred concert. The
edfice has been several months undergoing
a complete reconstruction at an expense of
about $9000 All the modern conYeniences
have been added and the interior decora-
tions, designed by Major John w. Berry of
this city, are very elaborate and effective.
The dedication services were preceded by
banquet to the visitors and especial guests
In the church parlors and connecting vestfy.
TWO Small Fires.
BATH, April S.-About6 o'clock this morn
ing blaze was extinguished, with slight
damage, in the house occupied by George w.
Rogers on Trufant street. 1t is owned by
George Davenport.
LIvERMoRE FALLS, April S.-The house
in Livermore owned by. Charles Rowland was
burned yesterday afternoon. The fire is sup
posed to have been caused by an over heated
house was new and nearly ready for occu-
pancy.
Struggling In the Water.
LEWISTON, April 8.-A 10 years old
daughter of Mr. j. FL. West of Auburn,
made desperate attempt at suicide by
drowning this morning. She was seen strug-
Cling in the water in Tibbets's upper dam in
the stream that runs along the gully between
Perryville and Fossville, nearly opposite the
residence of E. T. Gile. She was rescued by
Orville Crafts and taken to the house of F.
r. Jordan. The girls mind had been affect
ed by recent illness.
The State Grange.
LEWISTON, April S.-The executive COM
mittee of the Maine State Grange met here
today. Among those present were State
Master Hon. Rufus Prince, State Secretary
Allen, State Lecturers Twitchell of Read
field, Gardner of Rockland, Higgins Of Or
rfngton, and Buggett of Foxcroft. The
board heard reports from state deputies and
transacted the regular routine business.
The reports of the deputies show the Grange
to be in fine working condition.
Launched at Bath.
BATH, April 8-The three-masted schooner
Henry G. Milliken of Bath, was launched
this afternoon from Hawley's yard at the
south end. The vessel is handsome one of
the following dimensions: length, 1903;
breadth, 2ol; depth, So; gross, 1875 tons;
net, 170.77 tons. Samuel G. Kimball will 20
In command. She is owned by Mr. George
Hawley and others and will be ready for sea
in few days.
BIddeford Clubs Closed.
BIDDEFoRD, April S-City Marshal Tar
box today ordered the closing of all club
rooms where liquors are kept. 1t is under
stood that his instructions are from Mayor
Staples. For a long time drinking clubs
have been in existence here, every member
having a key to room and the place being
maintained by monthly dues.
Court at Ellsworth.
ELLSWORTH, April S.-The Supreme Ju-
dcial Court opened today, Chief Justice Pc
ters presiding. Several important cases will
be tried Among the lawyers present is
Hon. H. B. Cleaves of Portland
Gardiner Post office Contest.
GARDINER, April S.-Private advices re-
ceived here indicate that the post office con-
test is settled by the appointment of Eleazer
Atwood