The Portland daily press., 1900-08-02
Ex-Mayor COrdWcll Nominated For
Legislature.
Lawn Party Of Baptist
Church Members.


The Republicans of Westbrook held
caucus last evening for the purpose of
nominating a candidate for the Iegisla.
ture. The name of ex-Mayor A. A
Cordwell was presented and he was
nominated by acclamation. Mr.. Cordwell
served the city as it's mayor for two terms
and was a most efficient officer. Mr..
Cordwell Is employed in the offices of the
S. D. Warren paper mill company and is
a man universally liked and respected by
men Of all parties. AS Westbrook is a
strong Republican city Mr.. CordweII Is
likely to be elected by "a good sized ma
jority and win be an able successor of
his Hon. Il. 5. EBurns, who
has represented the city for the past
three terms.
Mr.. James Graham, superintendent in
the outside stock room at the 5. ID. War
rem paper mills, observed the 45th annt-
versary of his connection with that COM
panY by family reunion and social at
his home, Longley street, Park place,
Cumberland Mills. last evening. Dir.
Graham left his home at Perth, Scot
land, when q years OF age, and came to
America, locating at Point Nef, Canada,
where he remained short time until be
went to Montreal. After brief stay in
Montreal he moved to Cumberland Mills,
where he secured a position as a calender
hand at the paper mills. then under the
management of Grant, Fales & Co.. later
the s. y. Warren company. While IN
this position IN the calender room he ran
the first piece of finishing work ever put
onto the machines. About - years ago
Mr.. Graham went into the outside stock
room. taking charge, remaining IN that
position up to this date Mr.. Graham
married Miss Elizabeth whittemore of
Shapleigh and to them have several
children been born Mr. Graham is q
member Of the Warren Congregational
church IN which ne Is one Of the
deacons. Mr.. Graham has several BROTH
ers and sisters in this vicinity, and 1t
was with his relatives and most init
mate friends that the reunion was held
last evening.
His brothers in this city are Nessrs.
Charles and Peter S Graham.
During ghe evening a concert of grapha-
phone numbers was carried out much to
the delight of the company. Refresh
ments were served during the evening
and most enjoyable time had by one
and all.
The members of the Baptist church
and society held a successful Elawn par
ty last evening on the lawn at the corner
of Main and Lamb streets. The lawn
was brilliantly lighted with Japanese
lanterns. During the evening the West
brook band furnished a delightful con-
cert. Refreshments of ice cream, cake
and lemonade were served during the
evening.
The members of JIoudman Post, g. A.
H., and Relief corps went to Woodland
Stroll, South Windham, yesterday where
they joined the members of Larry Post
and corps of South Windham and enjoyed
a basket picnic.
Mr.. Byron G. Pride is making extensive
Improvements on the interior of his house
on Main street.
At the meeting of Wawenock tri be of
Red Men, held last evening, the chiefs
were raised to their respective stumps
for the ensuing term by d. d. g. S.
Arthur K. Gray.
Mr.. Harry ID. Brooks and wife, with
their sons Edward and Reynold, have
returned from two weeks visit at Lib
by's Neck.
Mr.. b. A. Andrews who is spending
the summer at Higgins Beach, was IN
the city yesterday.
The stone road roller owned by the city
is being used on the northerly side of
Lower Main street.
The next meeting OF Minnehaha ooun-
oil, d. of p, Is to be held Wednesday
evening, August s.
Messrs. Hugh A. Craige and Stephen
Andrews, with their families, have re-
turned from month outing at Fal-
mouth Foreside.
DR.. @. H. leighton, the veterinary sur
geon, and family, have returned from
months outing spent on farm in |
Freeport.
Welcome the warships. Take steamer
Mary w. Libby, end Portland pier, D. |