The Portland daily press., 1896-10-29
WESTBROOK.

= The proprietors of the Westbrook
Chronicle have made arrangements to
have the news on he night of the Presi-
Dental election.
Mr.. Geo. A. Quinby was drawn as
travers jurorsfor the ovember term Of
the Superior Court yesterday morni ng.
The roll call of the members of the III.
K. church was held yesterday afternoon
and evening and was largely attended
and was very interesting occasion.
Two hundred and sixty-eight names we're
called, large majority of whom an
swered to the call or sent lettsrs. Many
interesting testimonies were given in.
A large number of the older members
were present The Oldest one prosent
was Mrs. Mary A. Hodsdon, who il
nearly IS years of age. Supper was
served between the afternoon and eve
ming sessions. Mr.. Beeman made an adj
dress.
Mr.. A. A. Melvin, formerly proprietor
OF the Westbrook Chronicle has removed
with his family to Portland. The best
wishes OF the community go with him
Tor his future success in any-rof his I'M
dertakings. They will reside on Stats
street.
The Kings Daughters Of the Conglega-
tional church will meet with Mrs. J. II.
Banks of Mechanic street this afternoon.
Mr.. Alonzo Libby has moved back In
TO his former home. 1t has been COM
pletely renovated since the fire and
many additions have been made, max
Ing it a modern home with all the up
to date improvements
Mayor Cordwell has recovered from
his late illness and will be back at his
office next Monday
Mr.. Fred Lund, young Danish Anne
rioan. of this city, received severe inju-
ries last evening by oolliding with a
young man was returning from his work
at the paper mills on his wheel. When
he reached the residence Of Mr.. B. +.
Roberts, he was going at q high rate OF
speed, having coasted down the hill p
short distance below them. A team
driven by one of MIR. Roberts's employees
was coming in the opposite direction
and when 1t reached Mr.. Roberts's home,
turned to go into the yard. 1t was dark
In this vicinity and the first warming
the driver had Of the approach OF the
Wheelman was when he struck the hor Sc
In the breast. The wheel went In one
direction and the rider in another. The
wneelman wass picked up in an uncon-
scious condition and carried to. his
nome which is near by the scene OF the
accident. A physician was called and
found that the young man had sus-
tanned some severe bruises and con-
oussion of the brain, but no bones were
broken. He partly regained consclous-
ness last evening, and 1t is hoped that
he has received no permanent injury.
The bioycle was considerably damaged.
MI. Roberts team escaped without
injury.
The state authorities have decided to
place company of the National Guard
and after looking over the territory, Ad-
jutant General Connor has deolded to
muster it in from Westhrook. The Gen
eral was in the city Monday and CON
ferred with number Of prominenG cltl,
zens in regard to the matter. lie foun
much enthusiasm expressed. cali was
issued for all interested in ths matter
to meet in Red Mems hall last evening
bout 40 citizens were present. lnclud-
Cd in this number besides the young
men who desired to enroll we're Mayor
Cutter, Mr.. John II. Warren, WIN. d.
Holster, l. D. Leighton, CA. Moses ana
other prominent citizens. remarks
were III ade by many present. The mayor