The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
SOUTH PORTLAND.


dist church and Sunday school are ar
ranging for Christmas tree and con-
cert to be held Saturday evening, Decem-
Der 25th in the church vestry.
The wife of Capt. Daniel D. Willard
residing on Front street, died at II so
Wednesday night after. an illness of about
four years. Her last sickness confined her
to her bed about four weeks. Mrs. VIII
lard was native of Cheheaeue and some
30 years ago removed to South Portland.
She took an active interest in the work
OF the Peoples Methodist church and
Will be greatly missed by the members of
the church and the community. Mrs.
Willard leaves a husband and six chill
dren, three daughters and three sons to
mourn her loss. The daughters are Mrs.
Fanny Thompson of Portland, Mrs. Olaf
Stambourne of Lynn, Mass, Miss Addle
Willard, and the sons, Daniel o., BenJa-
min and William, all residents of South
Portland. Mrs. Willard has also taken
a deep interest in the work of the Samari-
tan society and was valued member
and worker.
Mir. Winfield West of Connecticut is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
West of West High street.
The fair and sale under the auspices of
the Ladies Circle connected with the
Bethany church commenced last eve
ming at Union Opera house. The hall is
Hastily decorated with flags and bunting
and the booths present an attractive ap-
pearance. The following ladies are in
charge of the several booths: Fancy
goods. Mrs. n. +. Trefethen, Mrs. Null
len, Mrs. Huston, Mrs George Wcymo lth,
MS. Pierce. hrs. l.. 3. Proctor. Mrs. At
wood. flower booth, Miss Fanny Trefeth-
en-, Miss Marcia Gott, refreshments, Mrs.
W. S. Cole, Mrs. Clark, Jewett, Mrs. Gil
lings, Mrs. Thorndike; fancy work, Mrs.
DR.. f. l. Brown and class of young
girls; dolls booth. Mrs. A. J. Oliver, Miss
Mary Walton, Miss Addie Davis; ice
cream, Mrs. Al. Oliver, Miss Inez Davis
presides at the cocoa table, and Miss Susie
Colt at the punch table. An entertain
ment of literary and musical numbers
was given last evening, the talent being
land. The fair continues this afternoon
and evening.
Miss Martha Sterling of Peaks island
who was taken suddenly i'll while visit
ing Mr.. VIM. Richardson's family on East
High street, is reported rapidly recovering.
Capt Joseph York of the schooner c.
J. Willard has arrived home from his re-
cent voyage.
Masconomo tribe of Red Men, Knight
vile, are to hold their annual feast of
corn and venison at their hall next We'd
uesday evening.
The ferry boat Elizabeth City will
make quick trips Christmas week to &C.
commodate their patrons, commencing
Monday, December Goth.
The fair and sale undar the direction Of
Knightville Volunteer Hose company
commenced yesterday afternoon and eve
ming at Oasis hall. The several booths
were Hastily decorated and the mem bers
of the company have received encourage
ment from the start and will doubtless
do we'll as the result of their efforts. The
funds received from the fair will be ap-
propriated toward the running expenses
of the company which is purely volun-
teer company and supported by the bene-
ficence of the citizens. The sale will con-
tinue Friday and Saturday afternoons
and evenings.
Mr.. Fred A. Dyer with G. M. Rice &
Co, is again on the street, having been
confined to his residence on Dyer street
for ten days with appendicitis.
Capt Andrew ]. York has contracted
with Geo. W. Doughty to raise and re-
pair the Salvador house, so-called, on
Sawyer street, that Capt. York recently
purchased from the Salvador estate.
Mr.. NJ. j. Quinn is having the founda-
ton placed for new house on Pine
street, above Broadway.
Mr.. Thomas j. Willard is closing in his
new house on Mariner street, which will
be one of the best in that locality. He
will let a portion of it and occupy the
remainder.
Mr.. Otis c. Sprague has about complet-
ed his new house on Mariner street and
expects to move into it today.
The meeting of the History club was
held last evening with Mr.. and Mrs AL
bert Dyer, Front street. Mr.. allen Cobb
read an original paper entitled May
belIe' Mr.. George W. Money presented
his paper, 1.-The Critic" The members
of the club further entertained with Sc
lect reading by Mrs. Isabella Skinner.