The Portland daily press., 1892-07-01
OBITUARY..
Sterling Dow.

Mr. Sterling Dow, of the well known insur-
ance firm of Dow and Pinkham, died at his
home in this city yesterday morning. Mr. Dow
had been suffering from consumption for the
past few years. Mr.. Dow was the son of John
E. Dow, and was born in Sheffield, New Bruns-
wick, September IL, 1S45. His father moved
to this city, and here the son was educated,
graduating from the Portland Business College.
In 1852, when but II years of age, he enlisted
in the 25th Maine regiment and was after
wards transferred to the 9Th Maine battery of
which his brother, Edward B., was captain. He
was made quartermaster of his battery before
its term of service expired.
After the war ended, Mr.. Dow returned to
Portland, and was a clerk for about one year in
the insurance Office of his father. He then en-
tered the insurance business for himself, and
has been connected also with ex-Postmaster
Palmer and the Andersons, and later with Mr..
Champlin. In March. 1890, the present firm of
Dow & Pnkham was formed, Mr.. Herbert N.
Pinkham becoming his partner.
Mr. Dow married a daughter of Mr.. Tucker,
former proprietor of the Tucker Printing House
Besides his widow, he leaves two children,
Sterling 7. and Bessie. He was member of
the Bramhall League.
as well as popular socially, and leaves many
friends.
The Portland Board of Fire Underwriters
held meeting yesterday, when the news of Mr..
BOWS death became known, and passed these
resolutions
The Portland Board of Fire Underwriters
having heard with feelings of deep sadness of
the death of their esteemed friend and associ-
ate, Sterling Dow, desire to give expression to
their appreciation OF the loss they have sus-
ResoJued, That his memory will be an inspira-
tion call to better service. We offer no eulo-
gy, but simply recognize the worth of the man:
He won our love and esteem while with us, and
we make this brief memorial as the expression
of our regard for him and his many manly and
admirable qualities.
oil the records, and a copy sent to the family OF
our deceased friend, with the assurance Of our
sincere sympathy in their great bereavement.
Resolved, That the members of this board
close their places of business at o'clock p. M,
on the day Of the funeral and that they attend
the funeral services.
Orlando w. Eldridge.
Mr.. Orlando w. Eldridge died at his home on
Paris street, in this city, last evening" aged so
years. Mr.. Eldridge was native and lifelong
resident Of this CITY, where he had many warm
friends. By trade he was baker. He was al
SO bookkeeper for Irving Blake, and Sargent
Dennison & Co., and for the past four years has
kept fancy goods store on Green street Mr..
Eldridge was member of Ancient Brothers
Lodge and Machigonne Encampment, I. O. O.
| F., Pine Tree Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Port
land Commandery, Knights Templar, and of the
| New England Order of Protection. Mrs. FL
| bridge, two daughters and son survive him.
George M. Frye.
| George M. Frye, who died in Minneapolis
Mimi, June %, of pneumonia, was brought tc
| Yarmouth for interment. He was largely en-
| gagged in the manufacture of starch in NORTH
| Dakota and also in Aroostook county in this
| state. He leaves a wife and one child, also
| three sisters Mrs. George E. Gibson of Tulare
| Cal, Mrs. F. B. Crawford of Colebrook, N. H.
| and Miss Sarah f. Randall