The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-02-22

Advertised letters at the wsstbrook post
Office for the following: J. K. Cobb,
Hannah Lerman. Mrs Kate Pennell,
Marceline Juoo, Mrs. L. W. Richardson,
Mrs. II. H. Yor ke, Mrs. Eta 5. Yorke.
The Searohlight oircls was pleasantly
entertained Monday evening at the home
Of Miss Lillian Smith, Main street. After
the litel airy programme had been carried
out, refreshments Of ice cream and cake
were served. The next meeting is to be
held with Miss Nettie. Debeok.
All the officers of BeulAh chapter, o. Z.
S., are requested to meet at the hall this
afternoon at two o'clock for the practice
Of degree work. The degree work will be
conferred upon several candidates at the
meeting this evening.
Mr.. Joshua Brackett, an aged citizen.
residing on Main street, Cumberland
Mills. died yesterday. at the home Of his
son, Mr.. Jefferson b. Bracket, st. Law
renee street, where he had been on a visit
for several weeks past. Mr.. Brackett
was 81 years Of age and has been in feeble
health for over q year now. The funeral
services are to be heidi Friday afternoon
at two O'Clock from the residence Of his
son, AZ St Lawrence street, Portland.
The Republicans of Westbrook are to
hold their ward caucuses this even Ing at
the several ward rooms, commencing at
$50 O'Clock. There are some very strong
names being mentioned for positions as
ward representatives In the city govern
ment, and II nominated as they should
be. the party will be sure Of success at
the apr reaching election. The Republican
chances for success this year are good, and
with q strong ticket added to the
mayoralty ticket. success Is assured.
There is to be an adjourned meeting Of
the westbrook city government this eve
ming at 7.s0 O'Clock for the purpose OF
winding up the business affairs of the
year
The Ladies' social circle of the West
brook Congregational church will hold
social this evening in the parlors Of the
church. Supper will be served at six
O'Clock. All are cordially invited A
m usical entertainment is to be rendered
during the evening.
Word WAS received In this city yesterday
announcing the death OF Mr.. Stephen A.
Winslow, a resident of Springfield, Mass.
who was for years resident of this city,
locating in Massachusetts, few years
ago. Mr.. Winslow has been failing in
health for some time past He was rs
years of age and leaves wife. q son, Mr..
Alfred B. Winslow, ex-oity treasurer Of
Westbrook, a daughter, formerly teach :
er in the high school of this city. For
many years MIR. Winslow was employed
as shoemaker in the shops OF Shaw,
Cooling company of Portland. The re-
mains are to be brought TO this state for
burial. The funeral services are to he
held Friday afternoon at two O'Clock,
near Riverton.
MIR. Charles Maxwell of Colorado,
formerly of this city is enjoying visit at
his former home in this city. MIR. Max
well is the son of the late Clement Max
we'll.
Mr.. William Babb, Bridge street. who
has been Ill from the effects of stroke Of
paraly sis, for the past fow days was much
better yesterday.
MIR. John Killeen Of Boston is in this
city engaged in preparing history OF the
local Catholic church and sketches Of
some of the members, to be published in
q book to be gratuitously distrib uted at a
later date, containing history of the
church and its leaders In the Maine
diocese.
Mrs. Thomas ]. Foster, died yesterday
at her residence on State street. after an
illness of only three days as result of a
stroke of paralysis Mrs Foster WINS n