The Portland daily press., 1898-02-08
SOUTH PORTLAND.

Mr.. Everett G. Bonner, Of Knightville,
was married in Poughkeepsie, N. Y, on
the sinst., to Miss Laura May Dubois OF
that city. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. De. Witt 3. Thompson, pastor
of the Methodist church. Harold Renner,
brother OF the groom, was best man.
The Lohengrin Wedding March was
played. The brides gown was white
organdy over satin surah, with trimmings
mousselin de sole and lilies of the valley
The presents were numerous and costly,
and the wedding party left the house
amid a shower of rice and old shoes.
After short trip Mr.. and Mrs. Bennel
will return to Knightville, where recep'
ton will be given them on Wednesday
night at the home of the groom's parents,
70 Main street, Knightyille.
The Wagner Glee Club of Pleasantdale
met last night in Ligonia church, and
the rehearsal was very enjoyable to the
large number Of people in attendance.
SIN Absence" by Dudley Buck and Her
bert Johnson's arrangement of "Tenting
on the Old Camp Ground" also Geiebls
"Sleigh Song'' were effectively rendered
by full club of sixteen voices. Arrange
ments were perfected for the grand CON-
cert to be given at the Union Opera
House in South Portland on the 18th
inst.
Mr.. and Mrs Benner returned home
Sunday from Poughkeepsie, where they
attended their sons wedding.
The sGood Will" circle Of the III. E.
church will meet at Mrs. Shannon
house on Wednesday night. A full atten'
dance is desired, as plans for the coming
Fair are to be discussed.
The Lowell Bicycle factory had numer-
ous applicants for work yesterday, and
heir force was somewhat increased. 1t
low numbers about 200 men.
hiss Grace E. III. Harrington, Fred P.
IarlowEand R. L. Whitcomb, of Knight
lille will take prominent parts in the
oncert to be given by Merriman's Band
1t South Portland on the 28th inst, and
he event is being looked forward to
With keen interest in social circles.
Sunday afternoon Fred Jordan was ri
ling with his wife and child along the
1igonia road, and in attempting to turn
his horse took fright and dashed into q
big drift of snow. Mr.. Jordan was tipped
out, the horse fell, the. sleigh upset and q
general ENHANCEMENT ensued. Mr.. eros
by of the electric line saw the mishap ano
hurried to Mr.. Jordan's assistance, and
ii ioE& Tod x1-ith Ions
damage. Fortunately Mrs. Jordan and
child had left the sleigh before an at
tempt to make the turn was made.
A party from the the city,sa young man
and two girls, were thrown from theil
sleigh near the schoolhouse in Knight
Vile Sunday afternoon about o'cock
The horse took fright at the approach Of
an electric car and at a breakneck pace
broke for the city. No great damage re-
suited, as the horse was fortunately
brought to q standstill on the Portland
bridge.
1t is reported that g. G. Mountfort Of
Knightville, and Andrew ]. Cash, Of
Cash's corner, are looming up as formi'
dable candidates for selectmen in the next
Democratic convention.
After consulting with insurance agent
and owners, Capt. Geel of the Puritan.
has decided to patch up the schooner and
today with four men as crew, she will be
lowed to Gloucester for general repairs.
Six mortar carriages will soon be sent
to Rock Island arsenal from Fort Preble
for re-mod cling.
The French club met last night at the
residence of Miss Spear on Front street.
Frank Griffin, who died at the residence
o. his sister on Pickett street, from
stomach trouble, at 4. 10 O'Clock Sunday
afternoon, had long resided in South
Portland. He was aEcarpenter and boat
builder by trade. He had been confined
to his home since Novem ber last The
funeral will take place from the Peoples
Methodist church Wednesday afternoon.
The trustees of Bayard Lodge are newly
upholstering the furniture in Pythian
hall.
Ocean View Commandery, q. c., met
last night and had supper which was
followed by music, sociability, etc.
Inc Star oTaanatlc COMPANY, consisting
of Manager Ralph B. Naples, Stage
Manager Harry Mcdonald, Helen Pingree
Alary Anderson, Walter McKenna, Charlie
Laeman, Harry Hapgood and William
.nart are busily engaged preparing for
cae presentation Of the catchy play ''Jail
Bird" and propose to introduce many
4Decialties between the acts.
Mizpah Lodge, D. of r. will have an
installation of its officers Friday evening,
February H. The Samaritan Society
will meet with Mrs. Turner Jewett, OF
Sawyer street, Wednesday next.
Hiram Ellis, machinist employed by
the Portland company, has gone to San
ford, to repair mill.