The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-04
NESTBROOK.

Independence Day viii be celebrated In
this city today by the ringing of bells,
display of flags, etc. In the morning at
nine o'clock game of ball will be called
between the South Windhams and the
Presumpgcots at Warren park. In the
afternoon at 2 o'clock a second game at
the same place will be played between
the above club.
There will also be two shooting con-
tests by the members Of the Saccarappa
and Westbrook Cunning clubs. Both
will be held in the afternoon. The con-
test of the former club at Kings Field,
the latter at Warren park. There is
nothing on the programme fer tn 10 ev-
ing.
The Fourth of July window display by
the merchants OF the city are unusually
attractive this year.
Mr.. Leon Cobb of Boston, is spending
q few days with his father, Moses Cobb
OF Methodist street.
Services at the Warren church t0mor-
row will be as follows: Sermon in the
morning by the pastor. Text John XII,
B; Reception of new members at the
morning service. Sunday school al noon.
Culnmunion at three o'clock. The eve
ming service will be by band Of the
American Missionary association work
ers. Mrs. Ella S. Moore, ono OF the
original "Biske Jubilee Singers" will
sing slave songs and speak of the oolored
women and girls. Miss Kate G. La
Grange will give an address, Mission
work on the Mountains of Tennessee.
Miss May I. LORD will speak on the
Work among the Indians.
Rev. G. G. Phelan of the Methodist
church win preach tomorrow a sermon
relative to Independence Day. In the
afternoon Mr.. Phelan will preach at the
Pine street Methodist church, Portland.
Mrs. @. G. Phelan leaves Monday for
Soronto and Sullivan for months visit
with friends. This was Mr.. Phelan's
first charge.
Mr.. Freeman Brown had narrow
escape from being precipitated into the
Presumpscot from the temporary bridge
at Cumberland street, while out driving
yesterday morning. The horse, q spirited
animal, became frightened at a pile of
rocks near the bridge and made wild
dash to one side of the bridge, breaking
the wooden rail II was with the greatest
effort that Mr.. Brown succeeded in keep
ing the animal from jumping into the
river.
The city marshal appointed the follow
ing special police officers for last night
and tonight: WIN. johnson, Main street,
Joseph Eaton, Main street from Braokett
TO Dunn street ;sMoses burlington, Main
street from Dunn. street to M. @. r. r.
crossing; Dudley Swan, Main street from
M. 9. r. r. crossing to Deering line
Byron Smith, all territory at East End
to the south of Main street; John Bryant,
territory at West End to south of Main
street; Michael Morgan and Phillip
Gathre and Edward Barnes will patrol
the territory on the north side Of the Pre-
sumpscot.
An alarm of fire was rung in this
morning at East End Hose company
No. l responsd. 1t was found that some
boys at play had started fire in q pile of
shavings near Warren & Co.'S stock
house off Seavey street. The fire was ex-
stinguished before damage was done.
q The second in the series of games be-
tween the Scotch HilleEs and Irish
Killers, being played on the Scotch Hill
grounds, resulted yesterday afterno Don in
the latter's favor by score of 26 to 20.
Mr. B. IF. Roberts purchased Thurs
day, at Sanford. very handsome barge,
that will carry twenty persons.
Chief Leighton of the fire department.
issued special orders at the regular meet
ing of the companies, last evening, as
follows: Three men from each company
were detailed to remain at the hose
houses from y P. m. July 3 to y
company will be kept in their harnesses
ard the drivers will be in readiness for
call.
MIR. Charles Garland of Braintree,
Mass, formerly of this city, Is spending
the Fourth ofsJuly with his parents in
this city.
DUCK POND.
.s!The first party of the SEASON. The
Tucker Club Of Portland, to the number
of 40 came in one of the Fairfield barges
Wednesday eveuing to the residence of
Mr.. G. B. Pride. The party were guests
of Mrs. Grant. About sixty sat down to
supper. The tables were set on the lawn,
and were handsomely decorated with
ferns, roses and peollies, presenting
pretty sight. Games were in order, es-
peoislly the game Of Tucker. With sing
ing by several of the guests, and instru-
mental music the evening passed away
quickly.