Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-25
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HouIroH.
Mr.. wentworth Fall. sho died st his
home in Houlton . fsv Gays since lett
property valued at $4,000. After one or
two minor bequests. be leaves the
residue Of his estate for his widows use
during her life time, after which il becomes
the property Of the Methodist Episcopal
church Of Liunsus Of which be vas mem-
bef-The members Of the senior class OF
Kicker Classical Institute, who we're sas-
pended for refusal to comply with the rule
that the grading OF the class shauH be
printed 90 the invitations 70 the graduating
exercises, hare settled their difficulties and
been permitted 70 return to their classes,
County Treasurer N;ckesoa's young
con, who vas reported few dxys sircs IS
ss the point Of death. has since died. The
cause OF his death Vas brsia fsvef, induced
BY An accidental blow from base ball.
PERHAM.
The house Of Horace FILES Of this place
was destroy ed by FIRE on Friday the 18th,
and on Saturday John Case Of Pefhsm and
Mrs. Goodrich VINO lives just across the
Woodland line were burned cut, The drss
two fires were supposed to have been set BY
sparks from the chima.eys Of the houses.
and the third vas caused by fire running
from the piles Of MI. Newbesin. The
buildings Of Mfs. Goodrich had just been
completed and were burned together with
all their contents including horse AID coz.
Ksnnaaee.
BELGRADE.
In Belgrade May II, Mr.. George Taylor
died after lingering illness OF over one
year. Near the last he went into ssupor
from which he nj yer re vived. He lesvesa
WIDOW and Two childreL, one son and one
daughter. Both reside in town. They have
the heartfelt sympathy Of all their friends
ard neiahbors 10 their bereavement. Also
leaves one brother and several sisters two
Of whom were with him 10 his last
hours Mrs. Dudley Of Oakland and
Mrs Ward Of Augusta. The funeral
services were conducted Thursday by
the Rev. Joseph Cummings. and his
remains inferred in the beautiful cemetery
near by.-Mr. Stephen Bickford and family
moved to the Rogers farm Mondsy.-Mr
and Mrs. VIM. Hsdley talk Of going Wes;.
School in District No. 6 is under the
instruction Of Mrs. Royal Of Resdfeld, an
old and competent tescher.-Although it is
near the middle Of May. we still have
October nights and mornings.
Lincoln.
WHITEFIELD.
Some of the rock has been taken from
the gold mine this week to be sent away to
q crushing mill. 1t 10 said that there is
not gold enough to pay for smelling but if
the gold can be separated from the rock BY
crushing the mine can be protitably work
ed.
WooLwicH.
Wednesday, May 20, was day long to
be remembered bS the Congregationslists
of Days Ferry, as that on which their
church, beautifully renovated, was sgain
opened and re-dedlcated to the service of
God. There has been al outlay of about
$1,000 of which Capt. John Kelly of Bath
has gives quite part, and Capt. Halhorne
Of New York ana other friends at dis
lance have helped largely. The people Of
the village have all ''put their shoulders to
the wheel' and worked nobly, but to the
uutiriog efforts Of siiss Ellen Hathorne,
ably seconded by her brother and by Cap.
Edward Carter until the sailing of his chip,
the Parthia, carried him from reach, il
mainly due The successful termination of
the work Ga "Wednesday, all who had
hsd any part in the work must have
looked abou. them with unaiioyed sat-
isfaction for The church is indeed q gem
1t is finely finished, inside blinds, doors
castings, seats, ETC., in ash, and the walls
tinted 10 correspond, while the f,escoing of
the ceiling Ia. its delicate sky iints is very
restiul 10 the eye. The beautiful stained
window back of the pulpit, the large eide
windows of clear glass, the carpet Of vari
Gus shades Of wood brown, the handsome
desk sed chairs and communion table make
up an interior ihst for beauty of finish,
tastefulness of design and harmony Of col
ori0g il would be difficult to surpass. Out
side spire has baen added to the tower,
aud an entrance porch eiving more space
wi.hia. At go 2. NJ. the tina of the frs.
service the church was we'll filed with 8
feverent throng who bad many Of them
come from distance, from Bath, from
Dire sdtn, from Wiscasset, and from the
farthes csnfiaes of the town TO this glad
meeting. The pulpit platform VAS occu-
pied by Rev. DR., Adams Of Bangor. R,vs.
Folsom and Dunnells of Bath, toe Cons
pastor at WiscAsset, and Rev. Mr.. Fuliz
ths F. b, pastor at NJ. Seag. Tn, de1i-
csto-y sermon va, preached by Rev. Mr..
Folsom Of Winter street, Bath very
thou htfui and earnest sealing forth % tue
theme True worship" The other cler-
gsmen participated in the exercises
and the music was furnished by q choir
of the Young people of Days Ferry"
ur,,n fpn tha iaaI
ship Of Mr.. Frank Wbiaim have s,taiaed
great excelier ce. aud their sweet and har-
mooious rendering OF fine anthems and
hymrs would have done no diseredit to
singers of much greater experience and
pretensioa. The Days Ferry people with
cordial hospitality had opened their homes
and royalty ense. ssined the many guests
who wishe 10 remsin for the evening ser
vice. At Z 80 the pleasant and brightly
lighted audience room was again full to
overlooking, 10 listen to sermon by the
Rev, DR.. Adams of Bangor WIN is great
favorite in Woolwich where bis own kiadiy
winning msaners aad loyal fonduess for his
birthplace have Won for him warm and
sincere regard. For, as in few pleasant
words of "Reminiscences he related his
earliest recollectiops OF this town where
he was born Cat Nsqussset;) here his IA
ther was then preaching who remained in
this parish until his son was ten years Of
age. The sermon was full of inspiration
to more earnest and devout service on the
part of Christian people. 1t was followed
by the reading of extracts from a
congrstulatory letter received too late
fer reading in the afternoon, from
the Rev. II. o. Thsyer Of Limit gton, late
pastor Of this peopls, who was prevented
by pressing duties elsewhere from accept
ing their invitation to be present and take
part in these delightful exercises. Thus
closed the day which puts the people in
pr session of one Of the most pleasant Of
church homes, in which il is the wish of
their frie ads everywhere that ihsy MAJ
epJoy the /. uest pros peril Mesers. Sam
snd Ed Fullerton are to Start next week for
Tscoms, Wash, where their many friends
wish for them ktu dsnt success and happi-
ness Scarlet fever at the lover ferry il
creating much an; e.y among our people.
As i. was not at FITS: recognized many were
exposed and its spread is greatly feared
Mrs Alfred Reed, Jr., and her sister. Mr..
Judson Brookinss, have bsen Wis. ting their
brother, Mr.. Elias Brookings, a. Spring
field, MSS, who 10 soon 10 s,srt on his
IhId trip 10 Europe.