The Portland daily press., 1898-02-01
SOUTH PORTLAND.

ran away at PIeasantdale Sunday and
came up behind Dr. Sawyer as he was
driving along the road. DR.. Sawyer old
not realize that it was runaway ap-
preaching, and turned half around to
sh out to the driver and tell him not TO
drive all over him. AS he did SO the run
away struck him and started his horse.
The doctor was thrown out and trampled
under foot by Mr.. Cash's horse. The toe
calk of one of the feet cut a cash on DIR.
Sawyers head just over the right eye,
and not an inch from the temple.
The approaching spring election In this
town is beginning to receive more or loss
attention, and some few bees are buzzing
in the political woods. 1t is reasonably
certain that William J. Spear and Ma
than I DYER, two of the present select
men. will absolutely decline re nominal
tions. A union ticket may be the nnal
outcome, and on the Democratic side l..
B. Haskell, of Ligonia, and Q. A. Iliton
are favorably mentioned.
The new law which goes into effect re-
duces the number of school committee
men from seven to three, and leaves 1t
ontional with the electors to choose the
superintendent or relegate the matter to
the three committeeman. The State Su-
nerintendent of Schools has visited the
town and recommended that one bust
ness man be selected, q second familiar
with the needs of country schools, and a
third who has made educational matters
a special study. Mr.. d. o. Moulton and
Mr.. Bracket of Knightville are men
toned in connection with the office of
superintendent. The citizens express
pleasure that it is now enacted by law
that road comm issioner must be elect
ed, and are looking around for the right
man for the place.
Mills and Gllmour were here yesterday
taking measurements for the engines and
boilers for the steam lobster smacks now
being built-the engines will be open
front, piston valves, balanced engine
with all modern Improvements. The
Portland shipbuilding company is now
employing about 80 men on construction,
and the force is likely to be considerably
increased III Tic near lubuIS.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Womens' Home Missionary Society of the
Peoples NJ e. church met yesterday at
the home of Mrs. j. G. York.
The French Club, with its old and some
new members assembled last evening at
the residence of Miss Spear Oh Front
street. Mrs. Zimmerman read paper In
French, which was made a study for the
class.
Mr.. Niles Nelson, who has been con-
fined to his house on account of sickness
Tor the past week, Is said to be improving.
Rev Thomas Jones. who was in the
receri railroad wreck near Orono. was
formerly pastor at the Peoples church In
this town.
The Christian Crusaders are expected
here on Saturday next to inaugurate a
series of revival meetings.
There were about forty applicants for
work at the Lowell bicycle factory yester-
day, and quite number Of new hands
were employed.
The Golden Cross Society U. o. 6. c.,
was followed by an enjoyable entertain.
ment which included ''olam BOIL
The Odd Fellows met tonight, and on
Wednesday next the Pythian Sisterhood
W i'll assemble at the K. P. Hall.
Active preparations are being n lie for
the installation of officers by the Daught-
ers of Rebecca. and the occasion will be
suitably observed on the 18th inst.
The Cribbage Club had c good attend
ance last night, about forty players be.
ing present. series Of ten we'll contested
games were played.
Tomorrow evening the newly organized
Ladies' Circle will entertain the members
and friends of the Peoples M. E. church
at the parsonage. Supper will be served
from $50 to 7 p. M.
Myrtle Assembly, p. S.,will give hose
party at the next regular meeting tome or
row night.
The Lowell house on Franklin street
has been purchased by Mr.. j. B. Elliott.