The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-06
STATE CAMPAIGN.
Upper Gloucester Republicans Celebrate.

The Republicans of Upper Gloucester raised
Blaine and Logan flag last evening after
which they adjourned to Centennial Hall. The
meeting was called to order by ID. W. Merritt,
chairman OF the town committee, who intro
duced Hon. A. r. Savage OF Auburn. Mr..
Savage gave very effective speech on the
issues of the day. Notwithstanding only
tWentg-four hours notice large audience was
present not more than half being able to enter
the hall.
BuxtOn Center.
An enthusiastic Republican rally was held
at Buxton Centre Thursday evening, fully
800 people being present. A procession was
formed promptly at 7.3O and was made up as
follows. Mr.. s. @. Babb, marshal; Buxton
Cornet Band, 10 men, F. A. Berry, leader;
Blaine and Logan Guards LIST Co., 60 men,
James Fl. Towle, captain; I'd Co., 80 men, E.
B. Hopkinson, captain. The procession paraded
through the streets which were brilliantly illu-
minated.
At the close Of the parade, the band occupied
the band stand at the left of the speakers
platform and as the speaker Of the evening.
Hon. Mark ii. Dunnell OF Minnesota, came to
the platform, the band played "Hail to the
Chief" and the audience received him with
vociferous applause. Moses W. Bradbury
called the meeting to order and introduced
the Rev. j. M. Burtt as chairman of the meet
ing. Rev Mr.. Burtt introduced Mr.. Dunnell
In an appropriate and able manner.
Mr.. Dunnsn spoke for an hour and q half
upon the political issues of the day giving one
of the best argumentative political speeches
that the people of this vicinity ever listened to.
Mr.. Dunnell being native Of this town
and his logic so plain, he carried conYic-
ton to his hearers Our citizens made most
excellent display in the line of Examinations
frnWOrkG. A ha Of
collation. was served to the companies and
band.
The Republicans of Buxton are wide awake
and will give good account Of themselves
next Monday.
Governor Robbie of Maine, who is a candidate
for reelection, is an example of the kind OF
man the Republican party brings out and
places at the head OF affairs. He is man Of
the people, a man who by the old fashioned
course of honesty, industry and fidelity to
every duty imposed upon him has steadily pro-
crossed in the esteem of the people Of Maine.
Nor are bis good qualities the possession Of the
people Of Maine alone. Throughout New Eng
land, where he Is known, and throughout the
country as well, he is esteemed and respected
for those homely virtues which are the best
heritage of public man. The Republicans,
not only Of Maine, but of the entire country,
have deep interest in the result Of the cleo
influence 1t may exert on the Presidential can
vass, but for the sake Of Gov. Robbie himself
They hope to see his worth appreciated by the
people OF Maine, by ro1sing good majority
Hartford Post.
Notes.
The Republicans of Richmond have nOmin-
sted Harrison Springer of Richmond for repre-
sentative.
The Bangor Irish American Blaine and Io-
gan club now numbers 20 men.
Auburn-Repnblican, DIR. Sylvester Cakes;
Democrats, W. f. Munroe, Samuel r. Rich
ardson.
Lswiston-Democrats, Charles Walker, r.
NJ. Robbins, D. j. McGillicuddy, DR.. L. j.
Martel; Greenbackers, S. II. BAgley, Eliphalet
Noyes, z. j. German, George 81. Bond.
At the Republican caucus in Brunswick
Thursday Franklin Adams was nominated for
representative to the legislature. The nomin-
alton has no significance as regards the Reed
disaffection.
At a Republican caucus in Belfast last
night, Hon. N. +. Houston was nominated for
representative to the legislature.
Rockland Republicans last night nominated
Hon j. s. Case and Charles E. Littlefeld rep
resentatives to the Legislature. The nominees
were afterward serenaded by bands and
speeches were made.
John S. Elliott vas nominated for represen-
tive to the legislature by the Republicans Of
Bath last night.
d. A. Burnham was nominated for town
representative by Kennebunkport Republicans
last night.
Ex-senator Rollins addressed large Repub.
lican gathering in kennebunkport last eve.
ming. A Blaine and Logan club from thatcity
and from Kennebunk were present.
Democratic meeting was held in Norom-
bega Hall, Bangor, last evening. Speeches
were made by Josiah Quincy and Stephen II.
Tying OF Boston.
A Democratic parade was held last night In
Calais with torches. Many men were in the
line and the streets were crowded with specta.
tors.