The Portland daily press., 1895-01-07
WESTBROOK.

I.O.O.F., Presumpscot Valley K.of p,
| showed their esteem and sympathy with
Brother John Goodell, who has been
confined to his home with sickness for
several weeks by presenting him Friday
| morning with very handsome easy
| chair. Mr.. Goodell was waited upon by
delegation of the societies, and Mr..
Herbert Hunt made the presentation in
some well chosen remarks. The recipient
was much affected by this expression of
esteem and sympathy by his brothers.
The annual meeting, of the Relief
Association of the Westbrook Fire De-
partment will be held at the Valentine
Hose house Monday evening.
Mr.'W. g. Ray, formerly clerk of L.W.
Edwards, is soon to open boot and shoe
store in the Merrill. Mr.. Rays many
friends wish him success in his proposed
undertaking. f 9
Several important matters have been
demanding the attention of the Board
of Trade of this city for some time, and
last Thursday evening meeting was
held to give them consideration. Some
England Furniture Co. was looking else
where for location, and one of the
objects of the nesting of the Board was
TO see if anything could he done to keep
the company here The matter was
thoroughly discussed, and all present
seem to be willing to do anything with
in season, and the following committee
appointed to confer with the company
Messrs. B. +. leighton and Fl. Fl. b.
Halves.
The communication from the Plymouth
Rock Pant Co., the substance of which
was printed in Thursdays issue Of the
PRESS, was considered and it was
voted to hold a meeting next Wednesday,
to which all in terested, whether MEM
besr OF the board or not are invited.
The President of the Board was instruct
ed to confer with the city council at it's
next regular meeting to see what action
they will take in regard to these mat
tiers. The committee appointed by the
Board to call on the New England Furni-
ture Company was in conference with
Mr.. Woodman Friday.
Messrs. G gorge McLaren and James G.
Rennie, of the steamship Labrador, were
entertained by the Westbrook Club Sat-
urday evening. Ag -
MIR. Thomas Henderson was the guest
of the officers of the steamer Labrador
unday.
FL reu d. OpSdf ,l6dV6S UOQdy lOE MIL
ford, Mass, where he has accepted
position with Mr.. RS. Robinson of this
city, who has secured building con-,
tract in that city.
Mr.. Eugene W. GRAHAM, suffered
shock OF paralysis Saturday.
A shocking accident. occurred in this
city Saturday moro Ing, two young
alone at their home in what is called
Pork Hill, and in the attempt to put
| some wood iii the stovsa the youngest
child, Susie, who is seven years of age,
| got her dress in contact with the fire,
| and in an instant she WAS a mass of
| fame. Her little sister, who is two
years her senior, did heroic work to save
| the little one. and when her cries had
| brought the neigh bors, they found the
| flames extinguished, but the child was
| horribly burned. DR.. Burroughs was
| called, but could do nothing for the un-
fortunate child, andein about four hours
after the gacci deaf tn Tchild died.
"A civil case was before Judge Tolman
| in the municipal court Saturday morn
ing. Mr.. E. D. Rand brought suit against
| Mr.. G. E.. Cobb to recover damages
to his carriage, which the plain
tiff alleges was injured through the
| negligence of the defendant. Last Sep
| tenn ber, Mr.. Rand's team was being
driven by two boys on Pennell street,
anu IN tuolr abtoupt W pass Mf. W W
milk delivery wagon the two vehicles
came in contact. badly damaging Mr..
and's lighter rig F. M Ray. Esq, ap-
peared for the defendant, and William
Lyons, ESQ.,, for the plaintiff. The case
was closed Saturday. but the judge re-
served his deei ID a few days.
Mr.. Fred W. SWetF5and wife of Hyde
/ SWEET Of this city,
/ Postmaster SWEET is suffering with la
| grippe.
Mrs. "A. C. Grant, who has been visit
| ing relatives insthis city the past week,
returned to her home III Waterville, Sat
urday. She was accompanied by her
.daughter Lottie, who will remain in
1 Waterville this winter.
| Mr.. Lewis Phillips and Miss Minnie f..
| Bilodeau were united in marriage Satur-
day evening by Rev. A. d. DeCelles, at
| the ST. Hyacinth parsonage. They i'm
|. mediately took up their residence at
their. handsomely furnished home on
/ Longfellow street.
Templs Lodge, f. and A M, and
| Royal Arch Chapter, F. and A. M, in
stalled officers Saturday evening. After
| the installation. the two bodies enjoyed
1 banquet.
The regular monthly meeting of the
| city government occurs this evening.
The annual meeting of the relief asso-
! Ct
will be held at the Valentine hose house
this evening.
A week Of prayer will be observed by
| the churches this week.
The Rebekah district officers of this
| city installed the officers elect of Ivy
| Lodge, Portland, Saturday evening.
The Westbrook division of the Portland
streetsrailroad was kept open all day yes
| terday. ~.
| Senator Waterheuse and Representa-
| tive Burns were at home over the Sab
| bath.
Mr.. Richard Porrier of Biddeford, form
erly of this city, was the guest of friends
in this city Sunday.
| Mr.. Winfield J. McCubrey and Miss
| venie E. Valentine, daughter OF Mr..
Leonard Valentine Of this city, were
united in marriage by Rev. A. N. Dairy,
at the Baptist church parsonage, Satur-
day.
go to the Crystal Spring House In Cor
ham this evening, where they are to
| enjoy a supper and dance
| The American Band will elect officers
| Tuesday evening.
| The Bowery Beach division of Sens of
Temperance are to be present at the in
stallation of officers
Rev and Mrs. G, c. Phelan left Sunday