The Portland daily press., 1898-04-08
WESTBROOK.

w ESIBkOOA.
Tbere will be concert at the Metho-
dist church noxt Wednesday evening oy
the Aeolisn Male quartette of Lewiston
assisrod nv Mr.. Menander BENNETT, read
er.
The last regular meeting OF the East
End whist club for the season was 'leiu
on Wednesday evening at the home OF MI
and Mrs Will Babb. Main street. Aho
first prizes were awarded Miss Minnie
Bacon, and Mr.. C. G. Bailey, wnlie 'ne
boobies were presented TO MIS- -.
Murch and Mr.. Albert Chanoiei ~. .
Charles Fogg leads the u on points io1
the season, she having ATTAINED d 'ahA
of $50. The club voted to tender a COM
pliInentary whist party wednesday e'o
ming, April 20 to the members OF inc "ee'
End whist club at the residence Oh ME-
Joseph Warren, Cumberland street.
The meeting of the Am'noncogln citlo'
held on Wednesday with Mrs. afaoe
Haley, Bracket street, was well at'ehtieu
and much enjoyed. Mrs. Clara fasne
read an interesting paper on Benlaihin
Franklin. Mrs. Ida e. Quinby rehaefeu
several selections from the Autopio-
graphy of Benjamin Franklin, ana MIS-.
L. NJ. Griggs read from "Poor hicnaio
| Almanac" After an internlisslon MIS-
Julia Graham read brief selection from
peter Folger.'' The roll call was an
swered with questions from Franklin.
! The next meeting of the club Will ps
held with Mrs. Katherine Eastman. Main
street. Subject. parliamentary La"
and Current Events.
DEATH OF CAPT. ISAAC'F. QUINbY
| At about 9 O'Clock Thursday morning.
Capt. Isaac f. Quinby, an aged and
much respected citizen, died after brief
but severe illness at his home in West
brook. He has been sufferer for years
with malaria, but the immediate cause OF
his death was due to heart trouble. Capt.
Quinby was born in Falmouth, Me-, now
Westbrook, May 26, 1878, and has resided
in the same town throughout his long
and useful life. Mr.. Quinby was edu-
Gated in tine common schools and learned
the carpenters trade with his father and
followed his trade for 16 years. He was
the son Of Joseph Quinby, Jr., who was
born in Falmouth, de-, in 1871. i1is
father died in 1898. Capt. Quinby from
the age of 81 commenced an active inter
est in politics. He was elected by tee
Republicans of Cumberland county IN
1S60-61 as county treasurer. In 1861,
soon after the outbreak OF the war, ne
recruited company of 1903 men. He re-
signed his position as treasurer and en-
listed as private in the 18th Maine regl-
ment of stats volunteers, the regiment OF
which the late Neal Dow was colonel
Mr.. Quinby was member OF Go. Il, and
afterwards was commissioned as captain
Ho was unable to serve his three years
enlistment owing to severe attack OF
swamp fever, with which he was afflicted
at Fort st. Phillips, compelling him
to return home. After regaining his
health to certain degree he engaged IN
the real estate business. Mr.. Quinby dur
ing his business career acquired consider
able property, both in land and buildings.
/ He has served in the capacity of trustee
of the State Reform school, having been
appointed by Gov. Garcelon. In 1874 he
WIS married to Catherine g., daughter
of Ephraim Brown of Parsonsteld, Me-,
who died about two years. ago. by this
union there were two children now liv-
ing, Mrs. Mary Quinby, wife of Charles
e. Ouinby CT this city. aud Nrs. Ella
Hawkes., wife of Henry Fl. B. Hawkes..
There are several grandchildren also that
survive him. Capt Quinby was mem
Ter of Temple lodge, No. ST. f. & A. M.
He Joined the Odd Fellows when about
81 years, but the lodge disbanded in later
wears, and for some reason he never re-
limited with the order. He also took an
active interest in the q. a. r. The
funeral services will occur Sunday after
noon from his late residence. Burial at
Saccarappa cemetery.
The funeral services OF the late Mrs.
Margaret Quinn, wife Of John Quinn,
were held yesterday afternoon from st.
Hvacinthe's church. Burial at st. Hya-
cinthe's cemetery.
The Epworth league held social at
the Methodist parlors on Wednesday eve
ming. Ice cream and cake We're served
and general good time enjoyed.
MIR. Charles Anderson, janitor of the
Memorial library, who has been i'll for
several weeks, is improving, but is not
able as yet to attend to his duties. His
position is being filled by Mr.. Charles
Hodsdon.
At the funeral of the late Deacon New
comb was beautiful floral design in
geniousIy arranged to represent rail
road. The emblem was contributed by
the well-known railroad man, Mr. George
Akers.
The name of the East End Dramatic
club has been changed to the Westbr Ok
! Dramatic club.
The members Of Wade camp, No. 10,
, Sons of Veterans. held their third annual
i ball last evening in Cumberland hall.
The dance was conducted with MIR. >.