The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-19
GORHAM.

The following we're the resolutions
unanimously passed at the parish meet
ing OF the Congregational Society held In
Gorham Wednesday afternoon;
The legal voters Of the First Parish OF
Gorham at meeting duly oaiieu naVins
received communication from the
membars OF the church OF said parish, set
ting forth the fact that they had received
a letter from the Rev. George W. hey
nolds, pastor over the church and parish
aforesaid, In which he had expressed q
desire that his service as pastor and
minister should terminate on the last
Sunday OF this January and their action
thereon; which RESIGNATION was accepted
with suitable expressions OF sincere re-
grets and words OF the warm sst feeling
and affection. Therefore,
Resolved, That the members OF the
First Parish OF Gorham do hsrsby Join
with ana confirm the action OF the church
and do approve of the warm ana corulai
words towards Rev. George ". Key noius
therein so we'll expressed, ana join Win
the church in granting his request that
his relatfons as rastor and minister over
the parish should terminate on ana AFTER
JANUARY "a, 1901. In taking this action
we, as parishioners, desire TO extend 10
him our sincere regards and THANKS Lor
the great work and the many acts OF
Kindness which he has repeatedly done
during nearly thirteen years OF earnest
pastoral service among this people. The
fruit thereof is verified by the constant
and many additions TO the church and
the general and present prosperity OF the
Parish We are very thankful Tor our
beautiful chapel, the harbinger OF so
much good, which is an ornament to our
Village and will remain as reminder Oh
his eminent services for our future well
fare. We are also thankful for his SER
vices in promoting the material interest
.s,AF nr - he INT n
ceasIng work tor our state Normal school
and for his aid in the matter OF the In
PRODUCTION of the electrical system OF con-
veyanca, which is soon to be reality.
kesol we'd. That the breaking up OF the
connection of a pastors sHrvices, with his
congregation enlightened by so many
sacred memories which are associated
with his many sermons, prayers and
benedictions are eventful incidents, and
the burial services which he has attended
OF so many dear friends who have passed
away during his long pastoral service
should each leave lasting remembrance
which win never be forgotten. Com
forted with ths many able sermons and
sincere words of good advice he has SO OF.
ten given us we cordially recommend hey.
George W. Reynolds to his new and en-
larze1 field of labor which be is about to
enter upon with the earnest wish that
the lives of himself and devoted wife may
be spared for a long continuance In
Christian work, and that such may be
crowned with corresponding good sue
cess.
Frederick Robie,
Chase III. Boothby,
Edward Harding.
A petition signed by very large num-
Der Of the citizens Of Gorham has been
presented to the selectmen of the town
and as result the seleutmen have called
.f Eha tol
consider the proposition Of Offering a
suitable reward Tor the apprehension and
conviction of the murderer OF Clifford
Mosher, now at large. The only opposi-
tion that has appeared come from those
who feel that the town has no legal right
to raise money for this purpose, but the
people are unanilnous II this cannot be
done to raise sufficient amount by In
dividual subscription. The meeting will
be held next Friday afternoon, January
rs tn, at two O'Clock, the nearest time
that the law viii allow.
The entertainment and supper given at
the Congregational chapel Thursday eve
ming was largely attended and was much
enjoyed by all present. A goodly sum was
added to the treasury of the circle.
Willis Weeman Of Limington was
driving from Limington to Westbrook
yesterday, and short distance below |
Gorham village his horse was taken sud- |
denly Ill and lived but a few moments.
The animal was quite valuable one.
Mr., and Mrs. John II. Wentworth of
Westbrook were in Gorham Wednesday.
Ex-Goy. Robe left Yesterday for Ban
gor upon important business for the state
and expects to return Saturday.
Postmaster Edward Harding was In
Portland on business yesterday.