The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
WESTBROOK.

Tho seryices at the West End Congre-
at;ona] church Sunday were. conducted
bv Pow Frank W. Davis, there being a
sor,,,on both morning and evening. A
rohoarsal was held in the afternoon for
tho cbtldren's concert, which Is to be held
| next Sunday.
Mrs Margaret D. Ellis spoke of ths
work of the branch of the ". O. T. U. in
thu ysstry of the Con gregational church
Saturday at p. m.
society that was few years ago in a
fourishing condition. A meeting has
been arranged for Thursday evening of
this week at the home of Mrs. L. W. Ed
wards, Main street, at 2. 80 D. NJ, to talk
over the plans. A II former members are
urged to attend.
The monthly meeting of the Westbrook
board of engineers of the fire department.
will be held this evening at 7.3O.
Edward FL. Smith and Past Col.
Andrew G. Cloudman leave tonight for
Pittsfeld where they are to attend the
10th annual encampment Of the Maine
Division Sons Of Veterans as delegates.
Miss Emma Lebarge the 10 year old
daughter OF Mr.. Charles Lebarge, residing
on Brown street died early this morning
after an illness of fourteen weeks. Miss
Lebarge has been An invalid for a long
time and death comes as relief to her
sufferings. The funeral services will be
held Wednesday morning at eight O'Clock
from St. Hyacinthe's church.
Early Monday morning Police Officer
Witham arrested young man giving his
name as Carrigan for wandering about
the streets. 1t appears that young CARR.
gan left Jefferson. N. H., about three
weeks ago, having stole away from the
parenta! home. He arrived in Portland
few days ago and has while there been
cared for at the aims house. Sunday he
left the aims house and the only thing
known of his Whereabouts was when
found by Officer Witham. Word was sent
| to Portland and the Westbrook officers
| were instructed to let the young man go
as he had promised to return home.
The Saccarappas have secured ball
game for Saturday afternoon, June Ii,
with the Bolster Snow s. Co. nine of
Portland. The game is called for 2. 80 at
Warren park.
Miss Lydia M. Atkinson, who has
| served the public satisfactorily for the
past year as assistant librarian in the
Memorial Library, is now an applican,
for the position as librarian successor tc
Miss Lou G. Eastman, whose resignation
takes place July l.
| TWO BAD ACCIDENTS.
ohm MoNair, a plumber, employed in
Pc rtland, and residing on Scotch hill
Westbrook was the victim Of an accident
| last evening that may mean the loss OF
| bis left foot and portion of his leg. Mo
Nair was returning from his work in
| company with other Westbrook people
| leaving Portland at $40 on the Portland
and Rochester railroad. When the train
arrived at Westbrook he was on the steps
of the forward end of the rear car con-
versing with fri0nd. He did not alight
until the train started. AS he did so he
fell between the station platform and the
car. One of the wheels of the car passed
over his left foot crushing two of the toes
and injuring badly his ankle. DR.. Smith
attended him and it is feared that he will
suffer the loss of his foot. Two Of the
toes were severed. No blame is attached
| to the railroad officials.
l MI 10 CD A
was returning from the meeting of the
city government he was the victim OF
what may prove serious accident Mr.
Watson rode from Bridge street on the
electric cars, and alighted at Rochester
street near his residence. AS he stepped
to the ground he was struck by horse
being driven rapidly in the direction O.
the West End. Alderman Watson wal
knocked quite distance by the horse
and when picked up by Mayor Raymond
and the others in the car who came saw
the accident and rushed to his assistance
he was found to be unconscious. He wal
taken to DR.. Barrett's house where ht
soon after regained consciousness. Hi
head was badly bruised and he wa
severely strained about the kidneys. Th,
occupants Of the team were unmindful O
the accident which they had caused ant
continued on the run in the direction O
| Gorham.