The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-10
SOUTH PORTLAND.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Benner gave ~.
lightful reception last evening at 'noi'
residence, 10 Main street, Kn1ghtVliio,
complimentary t. Everett G. Benner anu
Laura Mae Bonner who were recenuiy
married in Poughkeepsie, N. \. MI
Harold Benner. assisted by Mr.. MoOlearii,
presented the guests and the bride, atSlre''
in her handsome wedding gown, was Ii
the receiving party. Among the lnvi'eo
guests were Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Dyer
A. B. Brown and mother, Mr.. and MIS-
L. +. Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. H.
Griffin, Miss e. M. Osgood DR.. and Mrs.
@. A. Ring, Mr.. and Mrs. A. a. Leigh
ton, Fred A. Bibber and wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. Leslie Brown, sMr. and Mrs. Walter
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln Skillings,
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. W. Cleveland, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. J. Hersey Of Boston, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. A. Small of Somerville. Mass,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. f. Waltz of Everett,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. II. Jones, Jr., OF
Charlestown, Misses Susie and lrma
Waltz, Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Waltz, Mr.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Leigh, Jr., OF
Augusta Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Waltz and
Mrs Isaac Reed, Waldoboro. Among
those from Knightville and their wives
were John E. Bradford, Geo. G. Mount
fort, Capt. Hiram +. Davis, B. B. Small
Geo. Weeks, Jr., NJ. A. Hanna, L. A.
| Pettengill and Chas. Littlefield ana
others well known in society, including
many young ladies. The evening was
very pleasantly passed by the large party
and delicious ices, cake, punch and cigars
were Hospitality served. The newly mar
| ried couple were the recipients OF the
warmest congratulations on.all sides and
the affair was a..signal social success.
Mrs. Soule received yesterday letter
from her brother. Capt. Chas Orr. In
which he states that his vessel had a hard
time in Gloucester harbor during the re-
cent storm. He could have ridden the gale
all right If vessel had not crashed into
him and parted his hest chain. The
Captain and his crew escaped without
personal injuries.
Mrs. Webster, OF G street, Knightville,
is reported seriously i'll with heart
trouble.
Mr.. Webber of Main street, Is confined
to his residence by sickness.
DR.. Thombs. of Portland, is attending
streets.
Capt Seabury's little son is very sick
with pneumonia on Pickett street.
The funeral of Frank Griffin took place
at the Peoples Methodist church yestsr-
day afternoon. Prior to services at the
church, prayers were had at.the residence
of Mrs. Tobin. Rev. Mr.. Holmes ohdciat-
ed, read from the scriptures, made brief
remarks and offered a very fervent prayer.
There was singing by quartette COM
posed OF A. Thurrell, nWilliam Richard
son, Mrs. Minnie Smith and Mrs. Minnie
Parsons The pail bearers were John
Merriman. VIM. burlington. Gas. Griffin
and ]. B. Lamb. Floral emblems were
sent by old friends and interment was at
Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
W. 7. Studley, president of the South
Portland building and loan association,
entertained his associate officers at supper
in Rich's restaurant after the conclusion
of the annual meeting Tuesday night.
The association is in very prosperous
condition.
Messrs W. o. Mellor and A. N. Spear,
Jr., are hard at work on the construction
of patent illuminated car sign, which
is the invention Of Mr.. Mellor. 1t is to
be placed on the front of electric cars and
when lighted by electric lights will enable
passengers to ascertain the car they want.
They are now waiting for glass which
they have to get from Pittsburg, Pa, be-
fore exhibiting their invention to the
public.
Fred Morrill,, of Boston, who is we'll
known to Willard people, where he spends
his summers, fell and broke his arm in
two places. It will render him unfit for
work for quite long time and he has
the sympathy of his many friends.
The Crusaders began their revival meet
ings at the Peoples Methodist church last
evening.
The Cribbage club is considering the
advisability of having two meetings each
week, SO keen is the interest now taken
by it 8 members.
Mrs. Chas. Cleaves of Chebeague, spent
Isssazs s<rsaa magnificent e1.