The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
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Richmond, juno 20. For the first time
i'll the history of the party in this town
there is likely to be two delegations from
Richmond at the Republican County
Convention to be held at Bath June
30th, and which delegation shall be rec
ognized Is a matter for the convention to
decide. Grant Rogers, Esq, the present
incumbent, and Charles d. Newell, Esq,
a former incumbent, both of Richmond
are candidates for the County Attorney
ship. The friends of Newell wished the
town caucus for the purpose of choosing
delegates to the County convention called
for today, and it was at first understood
that the chairman of the Republican
town committee would issue the call ao-
cordinlgy. Rogers and his friends de-
sired to have the caucus called for Thurs
Tday next, and the chairman of the town
committee decided to issue the call for
that day, Rnd did so. Meanwhile the
Newell side had learned how the call was
TO besrnade and they had another call
Issued, signed by nine of the thirteen
members of the town committee, for a
caucus to be held today. A caucus was
held at the TOWN hall Saturday afternoon
in accordance with the latter call, in
which the Rogers party apparently took
no part. The action of tine caucus was
unanimous, and the following were
chosen delegates to the County Conven-
tion: John S. Chapman, Vim. A. BIB
Der, William Barker, Charles o. Rowe,
Walter &. Whitney, Charles Jackson.
Ernest Herbert, Alfred A. Williams and
Frank A. Osborne were chosen alter
Mates. A town committee WAS chosen,
OF which the village members are: Noble
Maxwell, @. o. Rowe, J. S. Chapman,
Charles jackson and L. g. Herbert.
Noble Maxwell was nominated by 40
clamation as candidate for representa-
tive to the legislature. Notices were
posted in the vicinity of the hall by Mr..
Rogers, declaring against the legality of
the caucus of today ana giving notice of
the canoGs next Thursday The matter
is causing a considerable stir in the town
political circles. The Newell side claim
che call issued by majority Of the town
committee will hold, while the othsr
side contends that only the call issued by
the chairman of the committee is legal
The Richmond Lumber Company's
plant has been offered for sale, the rea-
son for the move, it is announced, is be-
Gauss of the intended removal from town
of its manager, M. p. Milliken, who
viii engaged in business elsewhere.
town and has always done a thriving
business.
Pownal, Juno 22.-Never since the
observance of ''ChIldren's Sabbath" be-
came an annual occurrence at the Congre-
gattional church hare has there been
such highly interesting program me as
was carried out yerterday through
the earnest and untiring efforts of Miss
Josephine II. Hodsdon. Miss Hodsdon
showed a most excellent understanding in
assigning the parts and the children did
great credit. not only to themselves but
their faithful teacher as we'll. The re-
marks by our pastor were perfectly
adapted to the occasion and show his
rare talent of SO happily adapting himself
to every time and place. Our choir sang
with their usual good taste. The decora-
tiop6 were very beautiful and reflected
great credit to she excellent skill of Mr.
James Marston, Miss Anna Dahn and
Mrs. Alice Noyes.
The heat of tho last three days has been
intense. About noon yesterday tho
wind changed to the south and about
four, shower clouds arose in the west
which condensed rapidly and in less than
an hour was experienced the heaviest
shower for years. Had it not have been
that before passing overhead the show
or separated part passing along toward
the sea by way of Royals river and the
part following the Androscoggin we
should without doubt have suffered
considerable damage.
An event occurred here on June 10Th
which deserves something moro than q
passing notice. 1t WAS the Goth birthday
of our oldest townsmen Mr.. f. George
Noyes. 1t is rare that one attains so ad-
yanoed age, and so perfectly retains his
bodily and mental powers as has Mr..
Noyes. Your correspondent noticed him
hoeing in his garden (Which by the way
is always fine one) only few days ago
with almost the vigor of youth. During
the day Mr.. Noyes received many calls
and congratulations on bis advanced
years accompanied with such excellent
health.
Miss Ella Hodsdon is at present pass
ing few days with friends In Hebron.
Mr.. Harley Hascall with wife and in
FAINT son from Boston, has been at Mr.
Arnold Newmon, for the past week.
Mr.. L. B. irua and wife. also Mr..
Earnest True and wife, have recently
been the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
maa True.
Miss Lizzie Hodsdon Is now absen t
from home on visit to friends in Rock
land.
Do not forget the strawberry festival
which is to be given by the Ladies' Aid
on Wednesday evening, June oath.
The social given by the I. o. r. NJ,
on Thursday evening of last week was a
very pleasant occasion. A large number
were present
Schools closed throughout the town,
on Friday of last week. Later reports
from several Of the Districts will begin
given.
f almouth
DAMAGES BY LIGHTNING.
Falmouth, June a. Mrs. Phebe wife
of VILLAIN Brown, died Sunday morning
She Was highly esteemed by large circle
of friends
During the shower of Sunday afternoon
the barn of Mr.. W. II. Barker was