The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-18
WESTBROOK.
Democratic Aspirants for Marty rdom
mot Numerous.

Caucuses of Two Parties to be Held in
westbrook this Evening--General Local
News.
The Democratic ward caucuses and
tie Prohibition general caucus will be
held this evening.
Very little interest is being manifested
in the coming caucuses. No one seems
anxious in the Democratic ranks to be
political martyr, and it is understood
that all available candidates for mayor
in this party have positively refused to
allow their names to be used. 1t was
rumored Saturday that Mr.. George W.
Leighton had informed the managers
that he was positively ont of politics.
While it is concsded by all that nomi-
nation by the Republicans is equivalent
to an election. there seems to be no bus
tie for the nomination for the head of
the ticket. Mr.. T. e. Webb, it is under
stood, has withdrawn his name, and the
caucus is narrowing to few candidates
as che caucus approaches
A Junior Endeavor Society was orga-
nized at the Congregational chapel Sun
day afternoon, with a large mem bership.
Mrs. II. G. Munson addressed the union
service held at the Congregational
church Sunday evening, under the aus
pieces of the Y. I. U.
Mrs. W. H. Huston, of Nasons' Corner.
will entertain the Congregational So
ciable at her home next Wednesday eve.
ming.
Rev. George D. Lindsay of Portland,
who was to. fill the pulpit at the Vest
ing, failed to make his appearance, there
by greatly disappointing a large congre-
cation. After the singing of the Doxolo-
gy the congregation dispersed.
Westbrook is now congratulating itself
in not securing the location OF the Ply
mouth Rock company here. The compa-
ny has, within few days, gone into the
hands of receivers.
Mr.. Lester Bettes, who has been in the
employ of WV Spear for the past three
years, severed his connection with that
firm Saturday, to enter the employ of
the Metropolitan Insurance Company.
The condition of MIR. BeEtes's health
necessitated this change.
Mr.. Fred W. SWEET, of Hyde Park, Mass,
is making a short visit to his father,
Postmaster SWEET. The postmaster is
improving slightly.
A company OF cadets is soon to be or
ganized in connection with the High
School. All will take pride In such an
organization
Mr.. Bert Libby of Freeport is visiting
at Mr.. Charles Knights's.
Mr.. Fred Wentworth, travelling sales
man for George f. Sawyer, returned
home Saturday from q business trip in
ssachusetts and Rhode Island.
Mr. Franz I,ajOhfCn purc a sad Fl va varv
handsome draught horses at Murray's
Friday sale. Among them is very
handsome pair of greys, which weigh
$500.
The announcement OF the marriage of
MISS Minnie Allen to Mr.. Elmer Jordan
is out.
Mr.. Henry Howe, of the Helena Mfg.
father, Mr.. Robert Howe, of this city.
Mr.. Charles E. Barbour left Saturday
for short pleasure trip to Boston.
Mrs. Elbridge Fuller of Steep Falls, is
visiting her brother Mr.. Frank Spear Of
Church street. sA
A special meeting of the city council
will be .helo this evening to close the
business of the year.
MIR. W. H. Parker spent Sunday with re-
latives In Mechanic Falls.
The Saccarappa Hosiery Company re.
port good sale of goods.
The partnership of Staples & Haw-
kes, the Main street meat dealers, was
dissolved Saturday, Mr.. Hawkes. contin-
uing the BUSINESS in the future.
MIR. Leonard Adams and family, and
Mr.. Fred Adams and family of Lynn,
Mass. were the guess of Mr.. John
Adams.
Mr.. Frank Feedette caught his right
hand in quilting machine at the West
brook Manufacturing Company's plant,
Saturday, stripping the flesh to the bone
from one of his fingers.