The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-11

P. A. Dimmerty has been appointed
conductor on the Cape Elizabeth electrios
and yesterday entered on his duties.
1t is thought that the assignment of
the 9TH Artillery to the Atlantic posts
means the withdrawal at some early date
of the Second Regiment of Artillery
The latter has not changed stations for
nine years and it's ultimate destination
is likely to be to the Pacific slope.
F. H. Hartford and family left last eve.
ming for New York by boat.
1t was pay day yesterday at the Fort
and Head.
One OF the batteries ordered from Fort
Slocum will take station at Portland
Head.
Mr.. George Studley Of South Portland
who failed to pass the first examination
for entrance to the volunteer service, has
received notification to return to Camp
Powers at once.
The members of the South Portland
hose company are requested to meet this
evening rs tho new badges are ready for
distribution
Mr.. Edward woodsnm Is moving into
his new house on Mariner street.
Mrs. Freeman Strout of the Cape Lights
has been visiting friends here
The Harpswell line steamer. Aucoclsco,
isl undergoing repairs at the Railway
pier.
Mr.. Nat Gordon has ordered OF j. L.
Davidson small pleasure row boat.
At Griffin's yard the yachts are being
prepared for early launching, and yester-
day Mr.. Randall's Pocahontas was receiy-
ing her finishing touches. The Starlight
will soon follow.
There was slight fire at the residence
of Mr.. Geo. Cribby at Cushing's Point
yesterday afternoon. The flames were
subdued without call from the fire com.
pany.
Mr.. Fred Goodnow has severed his
connection with the Lowell cycle factory
and has accepted position as fireman
on the ferry boat Elizabeth City.
The strike yesterday at Burrows's screen
factory involved quite number of the
workingmen of South Portland. Of the
rs engaged nearly one-half were from the
village.
Mrs. Charles q. Meeker has been called
to Bridgeport, Conn, by the serious ill
ness Of her sister.
The official board Of the Knightville
M. e. church had an annual election of
officers Friday evening with the follow
ing result: President, W. ]. Haskell;
secretary, o. B. Mills; custodian of
church property, a. F. Davis; soliciting
committee, Fl. +. Davis. o. S. Dyer, o.
B. Mills, Mrs. o. ). Webb.
Mrs. Loretta Randall and daughter
Hester Harte. who have been passing sew
eral weeks as guests of Mrs. Randall's
son, Mr.. E. e. Cross, have gone to
Geneva, N. Y. where she will remain
during the summer.
Oasis commandery, U. o. 6. c., went
to South Portland Monday evening to
participate in the festivities oooasioned by
the 10th anniversary of the Ocean View
oommandery, q. o. G. G.
The Sunday school of the Knightyille
NJ. E. church had its annual election of
officers Sunday and the following were
duly elected: Superintendent, o. B. Mills;
secretary, VIM. Spear; treasurer, Nellie
Webb; librarian, Lottie Roach; first as
sistant librarian, Alice st. John; second
assistant librarian, Ethel Small; orga-
mist, Ethel Davis; superintendent home
department. Mrs. Rachael Shaning.
The regular weekly meeting of the Y
p. S. G. f., was under the direction of
the pastor, Rev. D. F. Ford.
PLEASANTDALE.
Mrs. Frank Libby of Brown street has
been the guest of Mrs. J. A. S. Dyer.
Mrs. A. D. Coolbroth is entertaining
Mr.. McPhee and Miss Agnes Richards
of Wost Scarboro.
Mrs. William j. Baker and daughter
Hannah are passing few days with her
parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Jones,
Peaks island.
The. NJ. e. local union was held at
Browns Hill church Monday evening.
After a very interesting programme a
social time YVES enjoyed by ALL
Mrs Alonzo Taylor who is under treat
ment at the Maine General hospital is
thought to be slightly improved.
Mr.. William J. Baker is in Bath on a
business trip.
Mrs. J. Il. Donnen of Pine Point is
the guest of Mrs. Horace Donnell, Elm
street, for few days.
Mr.. Robert Ballard is quite i'll at his
home on Ballard street.
Misses Ada and Matte Pickett have re-
turned to their home in Portland after n
few days with their sister, Mrs. Charles
Latham, High street
Mr.. Will Libby of Coal Kiln is the
guest Of his uncle, Mr. Granville Libby.
FISHERMEN LEAVING BANKS.