The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-06-02
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| MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE,
Memorial Day was observed In Gorham
| Saturday under the auspices of John R.
Adams Post. In the morning the Post pro-
| ceeded to West Gorham where the graves In
the cemetery were decorated, Comrades
John Spinney and FL. R. Colesworthy of
West Gorham assisting in the exercises.
Prayer was offered by the Rev. John Cobb
Subsequently the graves at the church at
North Gorham were decorated and very
able address delivered In the church by the
Hon. J. A. Waterman. which eloquently ex-
planned the meaning of the ceremonies. A
full memorial service was held in front Of
town hall prayer being offered by the Rev.
Thomas M. Kinley of the Methodist church.
The roll of honor was read by Adjutant 81.
w. Hale with few appropriate prelimi mary
remarks Eighty-three of Gorham's enlisted
men are numbered among the dead In the
evening exercises were held in the Congrega=
tional church. They opened with an anthem
by the choir under the skilful direction of
Prof. Chas. K. Hinckley, Miss Jennie P.
whitney rendering the solo parts with fine
effect. Prayer was, offered by Rev. G. w.
interesting one, was delivered by the Hon.
Frederick Robbie and dwelt upon the causes.
purposes and the results Of the civil war, and
the part borne by the state and particularly
by the town in the struggle. A fine collation.
was served at the g. A. r. Hall at the close
OF the evening exercises by the Ladies'
Relief Corps. The exercises of the day
were under the charge Of Walter Harding,
commander OF the Post assisted by Mr.. B.
+. Whitney.
Memorial Day opened cloudy with Weep
ing skies and continued wet through the day,
which kept many at home. Upon the tombs
OF our dead heroes, nevertheless, were lov-
lowing cemeteries. located In different parts
o. the town. known as Mayyille. West
Bethel, Mason, Swans Corner, Middle Inter-
vale, Beans Corner. South Bethel and Ever
green cemeteries were visited in the fore
noon by members of Brown Post and some
thirty soldiers. The graves were decorated
with flags and flowers.
The members of the Post attended In a
body the funeral of their late comrade, Ira
A. Clarke, which was held at the Congrega-
oficiated. Comrade Clarke had been great
sufferer for two months The notice Of the
allowance Of his pension claim came the
same day OF his death. After the services at
the church, his remains were taken in charge
by the members of the Post and carried to
Evergreen Cemetery and buried under the
auspices of the or der Mr. Clarke was a
good soldier and won the respect of all with
whom he came In contact.
At p. M, the comrades met at G. A. r.
hall and marched to the Conversational
church. escorted by the Bethel Cornet Band,
where they listened to an eloquent address
by Major A. A. Nickerson of Portland. The
exercises consisted of remarks by command
er Of the Brown Post. DIR j. A. Morton;
Anthem, by choir America, by band; pray
er by Rev. Mr.. Barton; response by choir;
presentation flowers to unknown dead by
Rev. Mr.. Barton; music by band.
CONGREGATIONAL CONFERENCE.
The following is the exercises of the OK
Tuesday and Wednesday, June 2nd and 4th
TUESDAY FORENOON.
10.00-Servce of Prayer and Song
INSTRUMENTATION.
ll.oO-Sermon.. .--.........R Rev. d. s. Hubbard
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
2.00-Devotional services Moderator
2.OO-Practical Christianity.
~ (a}What is it? $50: REV F. v. Norcross
5000 Mission and Power in the World.
Rev. j. NJ Wathem.
4l6-Woman's Missionary Meeting in Vestry.
EVENING.
7S SoTra ssryise. A. G. Fitz
90 ta) Relation to the Church.
O'~O W N'NN' -" oSe aON''s-
WEDNESDAY FORENOON.
6.00-Prayer Meeting.
8.30-Deyotional Services.
8.46-BusineSs Session.
9.3o-Reports Delegates; the Churches Mission
Work.
11.3o-The needs of our Churches.
}G I Inc Holy spirit. Rev; s. s. York
(O) Consecratlon.. Rev. e. Constant
AFTERNOON.
1.Sc-Sermon. -. :. Rev. Henry Wheaton, Phi. ID.
Adjournment.
The monument of the 9TH Maine Reg-
ment at Gettysburg was not located correct
ly, and Col. Clark 5. Edwards, of Bethel, has
been authorized by the commission to change
II to the proper place. 1t will mark the
centre OF LoDgstreet's charge on the battle
field.
s. S. Abbott. Esq. Bethel boy, who read
went out several years ago to Denver, Col,
to practice law and recently has been acting
as assistant district attorney, who has
charge of the justice courts.
The Methodist circle will hold q straw
berry festival at Pattee's hall next Thurs
day afternoon and evening. Ice cream will
be served from to 8. A good time is ex-
pected.
We have been having it very cold for this
time of year with heavy frosts, killing corn,
what the effect will be on the fruit trees re-
mains for the future to develope. Fears are
entertained of light crop of grass. Grain
is looking fine with the prospect of good
crop with favorable season.
Memorial Day was rainy, and there was
but little done at this place. The town has
been in the habit of giving money to help
pay the expenses. But this year they passed
by 1t. at their annual meeting. And, there
fore, there was not interest enough to do
much. At Freedom there was band and
parade of the g. A. r. from Ossipee. There
were. some 400 people in attendance,
that braved the weather: but II it had been
Mr.. Jacob Virgins and wife are both sick
and have been SO for a long time, and unable
to work. This week there will be dona-
ton for them by the people of this place and
vicinity. to help them, as they are worthy
Of their neighbors and friends who are en-
jOying the blessings of good health.
Hannah Holmes Is still confined to her
bed, where she has been for the past three
years. and where she will be as long as she
lives.
Mr.. Frank Gilman bias gone to Sanford to
work at his trade for the summer and fall.
Fishermen are having fine luck this spring,
judging from the nice string of trout and
pickerel they carry home.
Mr.. l. S. French will attend Probate Court
at fryeburg, the present week on business.
Wndham.
SOUTH WINDHAM.
Larry Post. G. A. R., made their annual
tour on Memorial Day. decorating the graves
OF their former comrades in Windham and
a portion of Gorham. The grafton for the
day was delivered at the new hall at North
Windham, by Mr.. John Fogg, of Portland.
Other exercises made up an interesting pro-
gramme.
On Saturday evening, June 9th. the pupils
of the High School will give an entertain
ment at their school house.
On Sunday. June 7th, Prof. Anthony of
Cobb Divinity School, will preach in the
Baptist church, as Rev. Mr.. Bean is to
preach the annual sermon before the stu
dents of Maine Central Institute.
On June 14th, our pastor will, in his regu-
lar course, deliver sermon on events in
the life of Joseph"
Messengers Notice.
Office of the Sheriff Of Cumberland County State
of Maine Cumberland S., May 20, A. ID. 1891.
EIlHIS is to give notice, that on the twenty
Il fifth day of May. A. ID. 1891, a warrant In
Insolvency was issued out of the Court of InsOl-
vency for said County of Cumberland, against the
estate of
JENNIE X. MORRISON, doing business as
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