New Britain herald., 1916-09-05
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him to run, the aspect looks entirely different. Many residents of the Ber- lin district swear by him and he has no few followers in the other districts. His friends assert he will receive a majority on the first ballot but wheth- CT enough to secure the nomination is uncertain.
 The Progressive Vote.
 In case these four mentioned run for the nomination, it Is possible the whole issue will be decided by the pro- gressive vote, Although the follow CTS of the first American citizen" have not been very prominent in local affairs it is felt they will be so this year. When Roosevelt ran in 1912, he coralled no less than 100 votes in this town. Most of these were garnered from the republican party and if they come back to the republican fold by Friday evening. the man winning their votes will have an excellent chance for the nomination.
 Receives Commission.
 A. B. Goodrich of Worthington Ridge received his commission from
 
 ming as postmaster in the Berlin office for four year commen cing August 8. The commission was signed on that date by President Wilson. MT. Good rich was in the office ths morning go- ing over the details with the retiring holder, H. l.. Porter. Postmaster Goodrich said he will take a couple of days familiarizing himself with the conditions and will assume tho office Thursday morning. He will appoint Mrs. Goodrich as his assistant On Thursday MT. Porter will have completed thirty years of postmaster ' ship of the Berlin office. He was first appointed in 1880 and held the posi- tion for thirteen years. MT Goodrich, who then conducted the store now oc- cupied by James Woodruff was ap- pointed by President Cleveland. Tn 1895, he sold the store and at the same time resigned as postmaster | being succeeded by Seth Strickland 1 who held it until 1899, when MT. Por- ter was again chosen. MT. Porter said this morning he has no immedi- | ate plans but will take a rest. | DeIsowray -Tre1ry.
 John Aloysius DeLowray and Miss Helen Regime Trehy, both of Ksnsing- ton were married this morning al GAS o'clock at St. Paul's church by l Rev. J. c. Brennan, the pastor. Fath- CT Brennan celebrated a nuptial high mass. The wedding was quiet, only relatives and a few friends being pres ent The couple were attended by | Miss Madeline DeLowray, 0 sister o1 bridegroom and John Trehy, brother | of the bride.
 The bride was handsomely attireC | in a gown of blue taffeta. She wore g hat to match and carried a prayer l book The bridesmaid wore blue char mouse and hat to match and carried 8 prayer book. Immediately after the ceremony MT. and Mrs DeLowray Jeff on a honeymoon trip, the destination of which was not revealed. They vii reside in Kensington.
 The State Convention.
 Dr. R. M Griswold and Louis G ! Anderson, who were chosen delegates at the recent caucus, left this after noon at 8 o'clock for New Haver where they will attend the state con- vention. As the caucus instructed tho delegates for Governor Holcomb they will vote accordingly.
 Interviewed this morning, pr Griswo1d said he has great hopes tha- l Governor Ho1comb will be nominated on the first ballot Tn case Governor Holcomb begins to show weakness and it becomes probable his nomination cannot be secured, Dr. Griswold ~ait that while he has as yet made no def mite selection, he will not Tn any case cast his ballot for Blakeslee, whose