The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-04
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GORHAM.

GOTHAM.
Gorham. March 3-The Democrats pur-
suant to the call, met in Harding S hall
this afternoon. The political pot has
been boiling for the past week and
large attendance was the result.
Mr.. Cyrus Abbott, chairman OF the
town committee, called the meeting to
order. George B. Emery, Esq. was chosen
chairman and Mr.. Edward W. Guptill,
clerk. Mr.. w. l. Bickford started the
ball rolling, and moved that the caucus
resolve itself into citizens caucus and
proceed to nominate a citizens ticket,
the purpose of such was to nominate Dea-
con Charles 6. Alden for street commits
sioner, who was defeated for that Office at
the Republican caucus last Saturday.
This action brought several old-line DEM
ocrats to their feet who protested against
such proceedings as the call was made
for Democratic caucus. Inc unterrl-
fled. however, had on their war paint
and a poll of the house being taken the
motion was defeated.
Deacon Alden was ably supported by
Mr.. W. L. Bickford Deacon E. FL. E.
Smith and Deacon j. S. Leavitt, while
CYRUS Abbott, ]. L. Higgins, Frank G.
Harding, Simon B. Guthrie, e. W. Cup
till and George B. Emery defended the
straight Democratic ticket.
Nominations were next in order and the
following straight Democratic ticket was
nominated:
Moderator-Geo. B. Emery
Town Clerk-Cyrus Abbott.
Selectmen and Overseers of the Poor
Alpheus Boothby, Rufus E. Gray, John
W. Jordan.
Auditor-Edward W. GuptilI.
Collector-John L. Higgins.
Street Observation-Disclosures H. Wat
erbouse.
School Committee-Joseph n. Files,
Charles +. Merrill, Arthur T. Richard
son.
Town Committee for two years-Cyrus
Abbott, Rufus E. Gray. Samuel B.
Knight, Simon B. Guthrie, H.G. Parker,
NEWFIELD.
Newfield. March. 3-The drama "Me
and Otis'' was presented at Woodward
hall last week by local talent for the
benefit of the village library. The parts
were all well taken. The following peo-
pie took part in the drama: Eva Straw,
Marguerite Smith, Ellen Falker, Nellie
Emery, Howard Moore, Linwood Durgin,
Will Straw and Allie Towle.
The third lecture under the auspices OF
the Women's club was delivered at West
Newfeld last evening by Horace Harmon.
Subject, Ancient and Modern Art.
Clarence Chellis has bought and Is NOV
ing into the Frank Davis house on Water
street.
W. NJ. Tibbetts has gone to Boston.
GRAY. Ea9
Gray, March 3-Mr. A. P. Morrill, of
South Portland, is in town.
Mrs. Nellie Libby and lady friend of
Portland attended the masquerade ball.
Miss Elsie Megquier, of Portland, is in
town.
Mr.. Harlan Skillings of Lewiston, is
passing his vacation at home.
The spring term at Pennell Institute,
begins Monday, March 18th. There will
be number of new scholars from adj
joining towns.
The masquerade ball which occurred
on Tuesday evening, March LIST, was all
that could be desired. Many people from
out of town were present. The costumes
were nice and bespeak praise for home in
genuity. The compositions of Mr.. f. w.
Stimson the young composer, were
first class and well received.
The male members of the Congrega-
tional society will give q supper and en-
tertainment at the Town hail. Wednesday
evening, March 9th. Supper will be served
at $50 o'clock.